CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — As a result of the recent decline in revenue at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, the city of Charles Town has made budget adjustments and is relying on other funds for expenditures, according to Michael Slover, chairman of the city’s finance committee. An audit performed[Read More…]
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Berkeley County hospital seeing doubles
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley Medical Center is facing a unique situation, with three sets of twins housed in the birthing center with a fourth set expected Friday. All in good health, three sets of twins and their moms are currently residing in the obstetric unit and neonatal intensive care unit,[Read More…]
Landau to be honored by W.Va. black hall of fame
LOGAN, W.Va. — Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. again is making Logan County proud as the talented performer will be honored this evening at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston as he officially will be inducted into The West Virginia All Black Schools Sports and Academic Hall of Fame. Landau, as he[Read More…]
WVU students vie for Alabama game packages
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Dedicated West Virginia University football fans camped out in front of the Mountainlair starting at midnight Tuesday to purchase a package for the Chick-fil-a Kickoff Game. For $150, the package includes a full round-trip to Atlanta, two nights in a hotel, a ticket to the WVU Alumni Association’s[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Aug. 21
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. OFFICIALS: RESCUE MISSION FAILEDObama sent special forces to Syria[Read More…]
An op-ed submission: What needs to be done
By ROGER HORTON, president of United Citizens for Coal Frankly, I am tired of watching coal mining jobs disappear. I am tired of watching families lose homes and cars, lose their life-savings, their retirement and health plans. I am tired of watching men and women who should be working and raising[Read More…]
Moundsville Power praises Marshall County Commission action
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Moundsville Power LLC Managing Partner Andrew Dorn said Wednesday that he is delighted that the Marshall County Commission has officially approved his company’s PILOT proposal to build a 549-megawatt, privately-financed natural gas power plant in the county.Dorn praised the commissioners’ cooperation in bringing jobs and revenue to[Read More…]
Legal battle waged over Hatfield and McCoy name
LOGAN, W.Va. — Members of the local Hatfield and McCoy clans are crossing enemy lines and shaking hands as they have agreed to join their forces in a fight that is much greater than anything they have experienced up to this point: fighting for their birth right. According to a[Read More…]
Four-year suspension proposed for Randolph County circuit judge
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Special counsel arguing against Randolph County Circuit Judge Jaymie Wilfong have recommended a four-year suspension without pay, according to documents released Tuesday. After months of investigation by the Judicial Investigation Commission, Wilfong faced a nine-member Judicial Hearing Board Aug. 11 over an alleged two-year affair with the[Read More…]
Marshall Commission clears way for power plant
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — After receiving additional information and assurances from Moundsville Power officials following a Monday special meeting, Marshall County commissioners proceeded Tuesday to approve the Payment In Lieu of Tax agreement to facilitate construction of the $615 million natural gas electricity generator. During a special meeting Monday, commissioners listened[Read More…]
