CAIRO, W.Va. – Rock climbing and rappelling are fun outdoors activities, but only if they are done safely. North Bend State Park is offering “Quest” training for beginners in April. Called “John’s Quest,” the package is a two-hour introduction to climbing and rappelling for two people, plus overnight camping. All[Read More…]
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W.Va. Chamber of Commerce backs part of Justice budget plan
Release from the Office of Gov. Jim Justice: business organization supports .00045 Commercial Activities Tax CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that it is supporting the Governor’s .00045 Commercial Activities Tax (CAT) on businesses. This contribution from business will approach $45 million. “It’s time to solve this[Read More…]
W.Va. Municipal Home Rule Board to meet Monday at 10 a.m. at Capitol Complex
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program Board will meet Monday at 10 a.m. The board will meet at the State Capitol Complex, Building 6, Conference Room 6a in Charleston. To see the cities and plans, visit http://wvdo.org/homerule/home-rule-cities.html
WV DNR announces trout stocking the week of March 27-31
ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of March 27, 2017: Anthony Creek Bear Rocks Lake Big Clear Creek Blackwater River Buckhannon River (rail stocking) Buffalo Fork Lake Bullskin Run Burnsville Tailwaters Cacapon Park Lake Camp Creek Cherry River Chief Logan Pond Clear Fork of Guyandotte River[Read More…]
House kills helmet amendment
BY DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates passed a number of Senate bills April 1, and crushed an amendment on another that would have allowed motorcyclists to go helmetless. SB 173, to allow autocycle riders to hit the road without obtaining a motorcycle[Read More…]
WV House of Delegates hearing discusses bill that would alter DUI laws
By Michelle DillonThe Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates is considering a bill that would change the state’s drunk driving laws. The House had a hearing on SB 212 on Friday morning. Law enforcement officials, judges, lawyers, the group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and[Read More…]
WV DOC veteran Butcher named acting commissioner of W.Va. prison system
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice has named Loita Butcher as acting commissioner of the W.Va. Division of Corrections, the first woman to oversee the state’s prison system. Butcher is a veteran of the agency, having most recently served as assistant commissioner and prior to that as chief of staff. She[Read More…]
Stonewall Resort’s Arnold Palmer golf course celebrating 15th anniversary
Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course now open WESTON, W.Va. – The Arnold Palmer Signature Course at Stonewall Resort, celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year and ranked among the top 100 courses in the nation by Golfweek Magazine, will open for seasonal play on Saturday, April 1, resort officials announced. “Golfing great Arnold[Read More…]
Eagle Manufacturing CEO meets with President Trump
Release from Eagle Manufacturing: Discussion focused on regulations and other issues impacting the manufacturing industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a meeting this week at the White House, Eagle Manufacturing Company’s Joe Eddy shared with President Trump some of the critical issues impacting small manufacturers, and possible solutions that would support industry growth.[Read More…]
RESAs Eye Cost Saving Measures
By Joselyn King The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia’s regional education service agencies are facing the loss of about $3.5 million in state funding annually, but the amount represents only a drop in a $50 million yearly budget bucket for the eight RESAs across the state, according to[Read More…]
