CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Higher Education Policy Commission approved Gordon Gee’s appointment as West Virginia University’s 24th president Monday by a vote of 8 to 1. Commissioner John Leon was the only member to vote against the appointment. Clarence Pennington, ex-officio member and chair of the Council for Community[Read More…]
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Budget cuts could close W.Va. poison center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With impending state and federal budget cuts, the West Virginia Poison Center is on the brink of shutdown. Community Outreach Coordinator Carissa McBurney said the Poison Center is looking at 7.5 percent cuts from both the state and federal budgets, and the center was already running on[Read More…]
Missed deadline scuttled W.Va. meth lab bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A possible agreement to salvage legislation designed to reduce methamphetamine labs in West Virginia was nullified on the last night of the session, after the House of Delegates failed to properly record a report by a 9 p.m. deadline. House lawyers delivered the report at 8:57 p.m.,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, March 11
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MAN WITH STOLEN PASSPORT ON JET WAS ASYLUM[Read More…]
Late but sweet victory for Mountaineers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The moment Juwan Staten corralled his fifth and final rebound, his eyes immediately went to the scoreboard Saturday, March 8. It read: WVU 92, No. 8 Kansas 86. It was enough to get Staten to throw the ball into the air in celebration moments later. It was[Read More…]
Tomblin to weigh constitutionality of abortion bill
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said he has concerns about whether a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks is constitutional. The full Legislature passed House Bill 4588 after an emotional debate. It now requires Tomblin’s signature to become law. “The abortion bill obviously is one that causes me[Read More…]
After passage, steps remain for W.Va. tank bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On the last night of their session, West Virginia legislators passed a bill in response to the Elk River chemical leak that dominated both the 2014 legislative session and the Kanawha Valley’s attention for the past two months. Assuming Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signs the bill into[Read More…]
Future Fund emerged from session ‘drastically reduced’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s a different Future Fund than the one initially proposed by Senate President Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall, but the idea of a savings account that will bank a percentage of tax monies for infrastructure improvement, economic development projects and educational enhancement passed both legislative bodies Saturday night. While[Read More…]
Wood County author becomes best-seller
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. – A Williamstown writer and woodworker is gaining notoriety with his how-to books. A.J. Hamler, who has published three woodworking books, one a best seller, will soon be publishing two more. His “Easy to Build Birdhouses, a Natural Approach: Must-Know Info to Attract and Keep the Birds You[Read More…]
Taking Secrecy Personally
A column by Mike Myer of The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — While we were discussing one of the problems we at the newspaper sometimes have in obtaining public records, another journalist advised me, “Don’t take it personally.” Well, sorry, but I do take it personally. I can’t for the[Read More…]
