CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Job growth is steady, if slow, unemployment is down and West Virginians are at their historically highest per capita income levels relative to the national average. But that doesn’t mean the state is out of the Great Recession woods just yet. The state is also facing losing high-paying[Read More…]
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Cabell County judges deal with juror shortage
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Cabell County summonsed 35 jurors to court Thursday after they had failed to show up when called upon during the summer. Only 10 appeared for their tongue lashing from two circuit judges, while 25 others ignored the court’s order, a turnout that illustrates the county’s ongoing struggle[Read More…]
Allowing voters choice in West Virginia
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Democrats are fond of accusing Republicans of “voter suppression,” most often for requirements with which all voters must comply, intended to keep elections honest. But a very real case of voter and candidate suppression in West Virginia was thwarted only when the[Read More…]
W.Va. town’s proposed move-in fee draws fire
BELINGTON, W.Va. — Droves of residents expressed outrage Thursday over a proposed Belington City Council ordinance that would require individuals to fill out an application and pay a $25 fee before moving to the small town. About 60 people turned out to Thursday’s Council meeting, many objecting to the proposed[Read More…]
W.Va. tank bill leads to farmers’ frustration
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The frustrations of more than 30 farmers were vented Thursday evening when Terry Polen, Ph.D., ombudsman for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, conducted an informational session in Martinsburg about Senate Bill 373. SB373, known as the “Tank Bill,” was passed by the state Legislature this[Read More…]
W.Va., Ohio to build new bridge over Ohio River
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Officials with the West Virginia Department of Transportation said Wednesday they hope to begin construction of a new Ohio River bridge in 2016, but noted there’s still more work to be done before that can occur. News that the proposed span between Brilliant and an area just[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Oct. 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. CIRCLE OF PEOPLE POSSIBLY EXPOSED TO EBOLA WIDENSTexas health[Read More…]
‘Dinoman’ delights Raleigh County students
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Students and teachers alike roared with laughter Wednesday at Crab Orchard Elementary, as paleontologist and comedian “Dinoman” filled the gymnasium with fossils, inflatable dinosaurs and humor for all ages. As the fifth graders filed in, Bob “Dinoman” Lisaius gave the students a number of “safety instructions” in[Read More…]
‘Her Black Eye is Our Black Eye’
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A social media project designed to bring awareness to domestic violence took the stage at the Raleigh Theater Wednesday evening, as five people got “black eyes” for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Makeup artist Andrea Plumley Sullivan applied the “bruise,” and then each person looked at themselves in[Read More…]
St. Marys firm to pay total of $3.6M in water case
WHEELING, W.Va. — Federal investigators hope the $600,000 criminal penalty Trans Energy Inc. will pay for impounding three Marshall County streams to build frack ponds for Marcellus shale natural gas extraction discourages other firms from violating the Clean Water Act. When combined with the $3 million fine St. Marys, W.Va.-based[Read More…]