By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-DispatchHUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An ordinance that would increase municipal court fees in the city will be heard by the Huntington City Council at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 22. The proposed ordinance on first reading would increase court fees from $35 to $65. This excludes court costs related[Read More…]
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W.Va. lawmakers support ruling on sex workers
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Where West Virginia laws may be ambiguous regarding commercial sexual activities, West Virginia lawmakers say the circumstances leading people into those activities are just as ambiguous. Local representatives in the West Virginia House of Delegates said last week they were[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, May 22
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, May 22, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WITH HOPES FOR PEACE UNCERTAIN, TRUMP LANDS IN ISRAEL The Republican makes his first visit to the[Read More…]
West Virginia House of Delegates advancing its own revenue bill
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates dealt another blow to Gov. Jim Justice’s revenue and budget plans on Thursday, May 18 by advancing their own tax and revenue bill and ignoring a revenue bill passed this week by the[Read More…]
Planned WV methanol plant gets EDA loan
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A planned methanol production facility in Institute took another step in its development Thursday, as the West Virginia Economic Development Authority gave preliminary approval for a $10 million loan to US Methanol to purchase its machinery and equipment. The EDA approved the[Read More…]
West Virginia Congress members support ethane hub
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia’s congressional delegation is showing a unified front in pushing for an ethane storage hub for central Appalachia, and they hope state leaders in Ohio and Pennsylvania join them. U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito,[Read More…]
School nutrition standards likely to change
By LEAH NESTOR Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Nutrition standards in public schools increased throughout the Barack Obama administration, but those are expected to be lowered with Donald Trump as president. Various news outlets such as National Public Radio have confirmed Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue aims to include again[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, May 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, May 19, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO TRUMP COULD NAME AS FBI CHIEF President Donald Trump says he is “very close”[Read More…]
Construction employers celebrate Infrastructure Week
Staff report The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Construction Employers of America joined with the co-chairs of the Congressional Building Trades Caucus May 17 to mark Infrastructure Week 2017. The annual celebration is part of a nationwide effort to advocate for investment in all forms of domestic infrastructure and[Read More…]
Historic Shepherd’s Mill curiosity continues
By TIM COOK The Journal SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The mystery, interest and anticipation in finding the next owner of the historic Shepherd’s Mill continues. The Wall Street bank that scheduled a public auction Tuesday under the front portico of the Jefferson County courthouse canceled the event. About 25 residents curious[Read More…]
