By SEAN McNAMARA Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Over the last month, West Virginia sports icons have been front and center in the news. Back in January, Marion County native Nick Saban won his sixth college football national championship as a coach. On Saturday, Kanawha County native Randy Moss was[Read More…]
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West Virginia Senate Natural Resources Committee approves bare-handed catfish fishing
By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Noodling” is the sport of catching catfish with your bare hands, and folks aching to do that in West Virginia may soon get the chance. The Senate Natural Resources Committee gave its approval on Feb. 5 to SB 416 to legalize[Read More…]
Editorial: The case for natural gas co-tenancy is strong in West Virginia
From The Charleston Gazette-Mail, Daily Mail editorial: As we all know, the best solution to West Virginia’s many problems is economic growth. Jobs and increased revenue can go a long way toward reducing the severity of issues facing the state ranging from the drug epidemic to low teacher pay. Yet[Read More…]
Opinion: At the Capitol – Showdown on WV teachers, employees pay raises inevitable?
By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association As the 2018 legislative session approaches the midway point of the 60-day regular session, a showdown over pay raises for teachers and state employees looks increasingly inevitable. Hundreds of teachers from southern West Virginia counties filled the Capitol Friday to protest[Read More…]
Editorial: WV needs to take better care of its teachers
From The Register-Herald of Beckley: We are not wholly convinced that Gov. Jim Justice and the GOP side of the aisle at the state capital fully appreciate what they can do to help stoke the fires of a rebounding economy. They seem to think the road to prosperity is paved[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, January 23
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US BACK IN BUSINESS The government shutdown ends as Senate Democrats agree to support a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, January 22
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SENATE VOTE MAY TEMPORARILY END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Democrats could agree to a three-week spending measure,[Read More…]
Editorial: Travelers on I-77 in W.Va. need proper signage with Hatfield-McCoy directions
From The Bluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.: With our region fast becoming a destination for ATV riders across the nation, it is imperative that we have proper signage in place to direct the out-of-town visitors to the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system and other local attractions. That’s why we were pleased to learn last[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, January 18
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HAITIANS FACE HURDLES AFTER PROTECTED STATUS RENEWAL DELAYS A bureaucratic delay by U.S. immigration officials[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Jan. 18
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, January 18, 2018 9th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Alliance for Children, W.Va. Rural Health Association, AFL-CIO Senate Caucus, Family Resource Network Legislative Breakfast, WV Association for Justice Legislative Reception and Tucker County Day at the Culture Center. SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. [Read More…]