An editorial from the Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — We’re a strong supporter of the right of West Virginians to legally and responsibly own and use firearms. That includes the ability to obtain a state license to carry a concealed deadly weapon (pistols or revolvers). That process involves applying[Read More…]
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Bill to exempt concealed carry permits is First Amendment issue
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A bill submitted to the West Virginia Legislature would change the state’s concealed weapon carry law to exempt records of permit holders from the public record. The bill, with bipartisan support, is being co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Unger, Senate President[Read More…]
W.Va. judge dismisses medical device case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a week of testimony in the most recent case against pelvic mesh manufacturers, a federal judge ruled that there wasn’t enough evidence to support that the devices were defective. Trial began last week in a case brought by women who said a particular kind of mesh[Read More…]
Former W.Va. State president Hazo Carter dies
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Hazo Carter Jr., who served as president of West Virginia State University from 1987 through 2012, has died. The university announced Carter’s death late Tuesday evening. After 25 years as university president, Carter took on the title of president emeritus when current President Brian Hemphill took over[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate OKs anti-meth prescription bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After brushing aside pressure from drug industry lobbyists, the West Virginia Senate passed legislation Tuesday that aims to reduce methamphetamine labs across the state by requiring a prescription for cold medications containing an ingredient used to make meth. Senators said they have to do something to stop[Read More…]
Register-Herald group wins $1 million lottery prize
For The Register-Herald CHARLESTON — A lottery group of 27 players from the Beckley area were announced Tuesday as winners of $1 million after matching five of the six numbers from the Feb. 8 Powerball drawing. West Virginia Lottery Director John Musgrave said the winners, now known as “The[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Feb. 19
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. UKRAINE PRESIDENT BLAMES OPPOSITION LEADERS FOR ERUPTION OF[Read More…]
West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition sets educational seminars
Complete list of seminars and show information at wvexpo.com CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition (EXPO) — promising the most comprehensive education program and largest marketplace for the design and construction industry in the region — returns to the Charleston Civic Center March 26 –[Read More…]
Jefferson County officials fight loss of casino funds
MARTINSBURG – Jefferson County’s public schools could lose $525,000 in funding if a so-called “haircut bill” is passed by the West Virginia Legislature. On Jan. 20, bills were introduced in the state House of Delegates and the state Senate at the request of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to reduce by[Read More…]
Wild, Wonderful & Wired: Broadband springs with information and opportunity
Editor’s Note: “Wild, Wonderful & Wired” is a collaboration of Mission West Virginia, Future Generations Graduate School and Frontier Communications. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At a summer auction in Pendleton County, the auctioneer begged for even just a $1 bid for complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica. No one wanted this hefty volume of the world’s knowledge, not just[Read More…]