An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Most say we just reaped what we sowed in the state Department of Agriculture. They won’t get an argument from us on that assessment. Electing the same commissioner of agriculture, or any public official, for 44 years — 11 terms —[Read More…]
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FEMA won’t reimburse W.Va. spill costs
By Matt Murphy and Dave Boucher Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied a request from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to reimburse costs associated with responding to the chemical leak that continues to affect central West Virginia. In an announcement, Tomblin provided a copy of[Read More…]
Marion County officials worry about CO poisonings
By Colleen S. Good Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Since Sunday, 10 people in Marion County have been hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Seven were workers at a Marcellus Shale pump station owned by Momentum M3 Appalachia Gas Gathering, LLC, on Toothman Run Road in the Grant Town[Read More…]
W.Va. House OKs minimum-wage hike
By Phil Kabler Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Minimum-wage workers in West Virginia would see their hourly pay go from $7.25 to $8.75 by 2016 under a bill passed overwhelmingly Wednesday afternoon by the House of Delegates. “We’re going to help about 100,000 West Virginia families who are going to[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Feb. 13
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ARMY OF UTILITY WORKERS LABORING IN THE SOUTH[Read More…]
WVPA 2014 Editorial and Advertising contest information now available
The West Virginia Press Association’s 2015 BNC and Ad Awards Contests are now open and available for entries. Every August, the West Virginia Press Association sponsors a statewide convention for newspaper staff members around the state. Benefits include professional development workshops, awards to the best work in editorial and advertising from[Read More…]
Why not let nurses help improve W.Va. health care?
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As West Virginia continues to struggle to find enough medical professionals, especially in rural areas, we have to wonder about the hesitancy to give advanced-practice registered nurses, or APRNs, more ability to provide care. Two bills, Senate Bill 212 and House[Read More…]
Legislative committee OKs county pay-raise bill
By David Beard The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill to raise the salaries for county elected officials breezed through the Senate Government Organization Committee in a matter of seconds Tuesday, Feb. 11. Monongalia County commissioners are divided on the issue. SB 379, crafted during interims, reduces the number[Read More…]
Marshall mascot hopes to leave a ‘Lego-cy’
By Lacie Pierson The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In a blue check button-up shirt, dark sweater and jeans, 22-year-old communications major Drew Navy seemingly is another student traveling from one building to another with the goal of earning his bachelors degree at Marshall University. On game days, Navy more noticeably[Read More…]
After pill ring bust, watch out for heroin
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Local and federal law enforcement agencies pulled off quite a coup this week, breaking up a major prescription pill distribution ring. They deserve high praise. But they are well aware of the potential for their efforts to result in a very,[Read More…]
