CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission has ordered FirstEnergy subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison to begin conducting monthly meter readings as part of a ruling issued Wednesday. Citing the need for more accurate billing, the ruling concludes that FirstEnergy must make the switch from bi-monthly to monthly[Read More…]
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Longtime religious graduation speaker bows out
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After the school system received complaints, a revered Putnam County coach has agreed not to give a religiously themed speech at Winfield High School’s June 5 graduation, but a community backlash has ensued. Leon McCoy coached football at Winfield High for more than half a century before[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, May 29
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, May 29, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. OBAMA TO HIGHLIGHT CONCERNS OVER YOUTH SPORT CONCUSSIONS[Read More…]
Hurricane Breeze editor has mild heart attack
From the Facebook page of the Hurricane Breeze Hurricane Breeze editor Ron Allen suffered a mild heart attack on the night of Monday, May 26. On Tuesday morning, he underwent heart catheterization and a stint was placed in one of his arteries. He is currently recovering in St. Mary’s Hospital.[Read More…]
Kanawha officials talk of removing prosecutor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission may consider removing Prosecutor Mark Plants from office. During a commission meeting Tuesday night, Commission President Kent Carper and Commissioner Dave Hardy directed county staff to place the issue on the agenda for a commission meeting following a decision by the state Supreme[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate president calls for abortion session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senate President Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall, is asking Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to call the Legislature into special session to pass a bill restricting late-term abortions to avoid having the Legislature call itself into session by petition. “If we call ourselves into session, we’re in a general session[Read More…]
Free speech: Police have it
An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A security officer at the State Capitol has been fired because he sympathized with protesters rallying near the golden dome against contamination of the public water supply for 300,000 West Virginians. In February, officer Douglas Day posted a Facebook note saying he[Read More…]
500-mile gas pipeline from W.Va. to N.C. outlined
WESTON, W.Va. — Dominion Transmission has plans to bring a natural gas pipeline through Lewis County. Robert Orndorff, a representative with the company, met with the Lewis County Commission Tuesday to talk about the project, which he said is still in the very early stages. Termed the Southeast Reliability Pipeline[Read More…]
State must address juvenile detention crunch
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — When the Salem Industrial Home for Youth was re-purposed as an adult facility, the decision was hailed as a win-win for the state. The Industrial Home was the target of a lawsuit alleging it was operated more like an adult facility[Read More…]
Energy can build diplomatic links
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A major new natural gas contract will do more than keep tens of millions of Chinese warm. It also will thaw relations between their government and Russia. Meanwhile, U.S. officials seem to be doing all they can to limit diplomatic leverage our[Read More…]
