An editorial from the Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A third arrest was made Friday in connection with a hazing incident within the West Virginia University chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. A 19-year-old Phi Kappa Psi pledge and WVU student was allegedly injured during a hazing incident Nov.[Read More…]
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Citizen groups push for W.Va. water reforms
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Environmental groups gathered at the state Capitol on Monday, hoping to convince lawmakers that last month’s Elk River chemical spill is proof that major changes are needed in how West Virginia protects its water. As part of its annual E-Day, West Virginia Environmental Council organizers urged the[Read More…]
Mayor wants Charleston to conduct in-home tests
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hoping to restore confidence in the safety of the water supply, Charleston Mayor Danny Jones plans to ask city council to fund testing of tap water for homes and some businesses in the city. Jones told the Daily Mail Monday he would ask council members at Tuesday’s[Read More…]
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Free speech group finds Marshall rules restrictive
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The speech codes at Marshall University have been described as being “atrocious” according to the students that are members of the campus organization Young Americans for Liberty. After researching the current speech codes, they decided to take action and reach Marshall students about using and protecting their[Read More…]
Developer’s vision boosted Clarksburg economy
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Those with vision of business developments often find it difficult for others to see what they see. That definitely could be said of the late James D. LaRosa, who took two plots of land, abandoned after being stripped of coal reserves,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Feb. 18
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. THAI PROTESTS TURN DEADLY Hundreds of riot police[Read More…]
WV Sharing: Legislation would allow for private flood insurance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on Monday would allow private insurers to offer flood insurance in West Virginia residents. Since federal law changes in 2012, many West Virginians have experienced significant increases in flood insurance premiums. In response to this, Senate Bill 621 would allow the private[Read More…]
OP-ED: Legislation supports natural gas development
West Virginia’s elected officials showed great leadership in 2011 when they made our state the first in the Appalachian Basin to pass comprehensive legislation that provided stability to companies that were considering investing in natural gas resources. With reasonable regulations in place, West Virginia has experienced a significant boost from[Read More…]
Conference brings top women in energy fields to West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. – A former top regulator for the oil and gas industry in Texas will deliver the keynote address at the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association’s inaugural conference for women working in the energy industry. Former Texas Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones will discuss women’s growing role in[Read More…]
