The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. EVANGELIST BILLY GRAHAM DIES AT 99 Graham, the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history,[Read More…]
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MCEA, AFT-WV representatives discuss upcoming work stoppage; school safety coordinator addresses training
By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Representatives from the Marion County Education Association (MCEA) and the American Federation of Teachers of West Virginia (AFT-WV) addressed the Marion County Board of Education regarding the upcoming teacher work stoppage on Thursday and Friday. Also at the meeting, the school safety[Read More…]
West Virginia legislators working to legalize sports betting
By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators are betting that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on sports betting will bring some extra money into the state coffers. In a somewhat rare instance of cooperation, staffs from the Finance and Judiciary committees of both chambers are working together[Read More…]
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West Virginia Senate Natural Resources Committee approves bill
By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Senate Natural Resources Committee approved a bill to reunite surface and mineral interests in cases where property taxes are unpaid. SB 148 establishes the conditions for a surface owner to purchase the minerals beneath when the minerals are subject to[Read More…]
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Water recedes on Ohio River; more rain expected
By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Despite a now-receding Ohio River and mostly sunny skies Monday, Tri-State residents’ reprieve from wet weather will be short-lived as Wednesday will bring another round of showers, which are expected to continue until the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Mike Kistner, a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, February 16
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DETAILS EMERGE FROM SCHOOL SHOOTING A timeline released by Florida authorities shows that the 19-year-old[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Feb. 16
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 38th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Undergraduate Research Day, Upper House , Upper Senate Rotundas, Upper Well Area and Lower Rotunda. SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On the Agenda: RESOLUTIONS SR 44: Urging House of Delegates investigate impeachment[Read More…]
W.Va. House passes teacher pay raise bill, sends to Senate
By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates passed SB 267, the teacher pay raise bill, 98-1 on Feb. 13 and sent it to the Senate. Many Democrats voted green relucantly, saying the raises are too small to do any good. Delegate Mike Caputo, D-Marion,[Read More…]
