CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation that would create a center of innovation for water cleanliness and sustainability in West Virginia was introduced in the West Virginia State Senate Monday. Sen. Erik Wells, D-Kanawha/Putnam, introduced Senate Bill 622, which would create the “West Virginia Water Sustainability Institute,” to be located at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South[Read More…]
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‘Technicalities’ should not aid drunk drivers
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Intoxicated drivers are a menace to the traveling public. Police, prosecutors and the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles should not be prevented by loopholes and technicalities in the law from getting drunks off the road. State Supreme Court justices apparently agree.[Read More…]
Bolster People’s Right to Know
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Too often, politicians publicly proclaim their allegiance to principles of open government, then privately do all they can to keep constituents in the dark. Combatting that requires vigilance on the part of the people and those officials who still consider themselves[Read More…]
Bill advancing to allow guns in parked cars at Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates is expected to pass a bill today, Feb. 17, to allow people to keep firearms in their vehicles parked in the Capitol Complex. Current law prohibits anyone from bringing a weapon into the complex. But HB 4309 proposes that “a person may keep[Read More…]
Logan boy attains National Master rank in chess
LOGAN, W.Va. — Advait “Adi” Patel accepts the first place trophy at the K-12 National Chess Championship held in December in Orlando, Fla. His parents, Rupal and Ruhi Patel, said it was their proudest moment. Adi also attained the title of National Master following the win. Logan County’s young chess[Read More…]
Many potential pollutants upstream of Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water’s Huntington Treatment Plant carries a high susceptibility ranking for contamination with more potentially significant contaminants upstream than any other water system in the area, but very little is known about those pollutants and their impact on Cabell County’s main water supply, according to[Read More…]
Superload to creep through Marshall County
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – What’s nearly half-a-football field long, travels at a top speed of 5 mph and can clog traffic for hours at a time? A so-called superload, and one’s scheduled to be coming our way this week. The 41-yard-long de-ethanizer weighs 510,000 pounds and will help Williams Energy refine[Read More…]
Tom Miller Legislative Column looks at Budget shortfall
By Tom Miller For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s no secret that estimated state revenues for the 2014-2015 budget year beginning July 1, 2014, are about $100 million less than the operating budget recommended by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. But legislative leaders made it clear here[Read More…]
Many look to rainwater after W.Va. chemical spill
By Marcus Constantino Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Freedom Industries chemical leak has led many to find creative ways to avoid using tap water. Most are relying on bottled water, but a growing number of people are looking to the sky for a clean — and free —[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs water festival won’t dodge crisis
By Mary Wade Burnside The Exponent Telegram BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Next year for the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting’s 25th anniversary, organizers plan to put on a “big splash” — no pun intended — said water master Arthur von Wiesenberger. But coming on the heels of the tainted water[Read More…]
