By DAVID CRAFT The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – According to multiple sources, including West Virginians For Energy Freedom Coalition and the Institute for Energy Economic and Financial Analysis, Ohio-based FirstEnergy, owner of Potomac Edison and Mon Power, has applied to purchase a plant based upon a model purchase[Read More…]
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Possible tornado reported on Cheat Lake
Storm hits Harrison County area hard, potential tornadoes reported
By Wilson R. Harvey The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A powerful storm caused damage across the region Friday night and spawned a possible tornado in the Jarvisville area of Harrison County. National Weather Service Meteorologist Simone Lewis said the reports of a tornado have yet to be confirmed, but[Read More…]
Gov. Justice will veto Jackie Withrow Hospital sale bill
From the office of Gov. Jim Justice: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice said Friday he will veto House Bill 113, legislation to allow the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to sell Jackie Withrow Hospital. Justice said he believes it would be a mistake at this time to[Read More…]
The Register-Herald of Beckley media package looks at flood recovery
Editor’s Note: The Register-Herald of Beckley offers a collection of articles, photos and videos on the region’s recovery from the 2016 flooding. Find the entire package here: http://www.register-herald.com/flood/ Richwood dedicates five new homes to those lost in last year’s floods By Jordan Nelson The Register-Herald of Beckley RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice[Read More…]
Editorial: One year later, hope endures in West Virginia
From The Bluefield Daily Telegraph: A year ago today, devastating floodwaters ripped through Greenbrier County and other parts of the Mountain State. Lives were lost. Homes were destroyed. A federal disaster declaration was issued for a dozen counties. Not even the Greenbrier Resort was spared from the ravaging waters. But despite the[Read More…]
W.Va. taxes, gas, fees to increase
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia residents will be paying more in vehicle fees and the cost of gasoline will also rise starting July 1. Gov. Jim Justice signed House Bill 1006 Thursday, raising more money for the State Road Fund, with about $140 million[Read More…]
‘I can see the light’: Year after flood, Clendenin recovery continues
By Lori Kersey The Charleston Gazette-Mail CLENDENIN, W.Va. — Once a busy grocery store, the interior of Smith’s Foodfair in Clendenin is dark, its parking lot practically empty. One year after the June 2016 flood, the only grocery store in town limits has not reopened, and its owners say they don’t[Read More…]
Editorial: State budget funds vital government services
From the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Daily Mail Editorial Page: To hear Gov. Jim Justice put it, West Virginia could have “absolutely eradicated this terrible drug epidemic” if only legislators had included a five-percent successful “bidders fee” to roads projects in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget. Who knew that eliminating the drug[Read More…]
Editorial: Capito holds the fate of millions
From the Charleston Gazette-Mail: Sen. Shelley Capito, R-W.Va., says she is studying intensely to decide whether to support the proposed Senate Republican replacement of the Affordable Care Act. She says she will “evaluate whether it provides access to affordable health care for West Virginians, including those on the Medicaid expansion[Read More…]