CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wielding his line-item veto authority, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin cut nearly $67 million in appropriations out of the 2014-15 budget bill, passed by the Legislature last Friday. Tomblin, in his veto message, raised concerns that the Legislature’s spending plan took about $147 million out of the state’s[Read More…]
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The push for more open government is constant
Editor’s note: Sunshine Week, March 16-22, 2014, is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sunday marked the 263rd anniversary of the birth of James Madison, the father of the[Read More…]
Film on legendary ‘mother’ to WVU athletes pitched
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After leaving West Virginia University as a freshman to play in the pros, basketball player Rod “Hot Rod” Hundley wanted to return and needed a place to stay. Athletic Director Red Brown had to find Hundley housing in order to get him enrolled and game eligible. Brown[Read More…]
Several upgrades in works for WVU athletics
MORGANTOWN — Those who asked what West Virginia University’s athletic department was going to do with the increased revenues it would receive from jumping to the Big 12 and selling its Tier 3 rights to IMG Sports now have an answer. An ambitious $106 million proposal to improve facilities for[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, March 21
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, March 21, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PUTIN: NO NEED FOR FURTHER RETALIATION AGAINST US[Read More…]
Tucker County Cheerleaders’ sign language adds to tournament
Photos from Thursday’s games at the WV Boys Basketball Tournament
Freedom of speech has consequences
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Many who are upset that Parkersburg South High School science teacher David Foggin has been suspended over comments posted on his Facebook page are using the First Amendment as part of their argument. These folks must realize, however, those[Read More…]
Timely information about money in politics a must
Editor’s note: Sunshine Week, March 16-22, 2014, is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. This column was published by the Logan Banner. In the McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission decision likely to be announced soon, the Supreme Court is[Read More…]
Customers line up for Goodwill opening in Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. — Wednesday marked the grand opening of Goodwill at its new location on the Beverly Pike, to the enjoyment of dozens of eager shoppers. More than 150 people arrived in just the first three hours to check out the new store’s selection and layout. “I would say this[Read More…]
