CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Government agencies can charge citizens an hourly fee for the time it takes to find public documents requested under the state’s Freedom of Information Act, the West Virginia Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. The Court’s 4-1 decision overturned a ruling by Kanawha County Circuit Court that said[Read More…]
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Four W.Va. counties hope to develop ‘Mega-Site’
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Local leaders are looking for a large return on the region’s major assets — four-lane highways and the Raleigh County Memorial Airport — in the form of a 500-acre Mega-Site, which could attract a bumper crop of economic engines in technology, cognitive science, clean energy and manufacturing[Read More…]
Young families struggling with child care costs
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — At first blush, the rise in the number of stay-at-home moms might seem to be a return to more traditional values. The percentage of mothers who do not work outside of the home rose to 29 percent in 2012, according to a[Read More…]
WVU student snaps ‘Humans of Morgantown’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Some of you may have heard about the Humans of New York photography project. The project is basically a blog full of pictures by Brandon Stanton, who takes pictures of people he finds roaming in New York and puts a quote with their picture on his website.[Read More…]
W.Va. officials seek better infrastructure data
WHEELING, W.Va. — As the natural gas industry continues to transform the area, West Virginia still doesn’t know enough about who is responsible for all the state’s wells and the growing maze of pipelines snaking through its hills, according to its top emergency management official. “It’s almost impossible, when we[Read More…]
Goss presses, folder for sale at WVU Institute of Technology
MONTGOMERY, W.Va. — West Virginia University Institute of Technology has two Goss printing presses for sale. The presses have four units each plus a folder and some other specialized additions. One of the presses was rebuilt in 2004. More details, including pricing and specifications, are available by calling Jack Knuckles, director[Read More…]
Hybrid wolves gaining popularity
CHESAPEAKE, Ohio — John DeBoard has always had a thing about wolves. Since Ohio law prohibits people from owning wolves without a dangerous animal permit, he’s decided to do the next best thing and now has four hybrid wolves at his home in the Chesapeake area. Hybrid wolves or wolf-dogs[Read More…]
As April 15 nears, state sees jump in tax filings
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Tax filings are pouring in at the last minute, according to figures from the state tax department. More than 30 percent of tax filers typically have not filed with the state by a week before the April 15 deadline, according to West Virginia Department of Revenue Deputy[Read More…]
Contractor clearing McDowell County rockslide
IAEGER, W.Va. — Contractors were working Wednesday to remove a rockslide that has been impeding travel for residents in the Iaeger and Panther communities. School bus detours lasting more than two hours and alternate routes through the mountains have been concerning residents ever since a rockslide blocked County Route 1[Read More…]
West Virginia Power baseball begins 10th season
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the gates open Thursday night at Appalachian Power Park, the West Virginia Power will make its 2014 home debut for its 10th season in Charleston. Fans can expect to see a few new features at the ballpark today, and a season filled with special promotions and[Read More…]
