By Jessica Farrish THE REGISTER-HERALD BECKLEY, W.Va. — Using a public restroom in Beckley has turned political, and fears about heterosexual men and sexual assault are hitting the fan after a vote by Beckley Common Council on Tuesday to approve the first reading of an amendment that will add “sexual orientation” and “gender[Read More…]
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As federal shutdown continued, Harpers Ferry, W.Va., still a hot spot
Bonnie Williamson The Spirit of Jefferson HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — With the partial federal government shutdown set to enter a record 22nd day Sunday, business owners here say the main thing they’re dealing with is confusion from their customers. “Many people don’t know that the park (Harpers Ferry National Historical[Read More…]
Editorial: Medical marijuana — W.Va. Lawmakers trying to fix pot bill
From the Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Both Republicans and Democrats say they want to fix West Virginia’s new medical marijuana law. The measure, which aims to establish a medical marijuana program in the state, was passed by lawmakers in 2017. However, the state treasurer’s office has said no banks will agree to handle the[Read More…]
Editorial: West Virginia must be prudent with budget surplus
From the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: Gov. Jim Justice gave his third State of the State speech Wednesday night. These annual speeches are the ceremonial kickoff to the 60-day legislative session, and Justice used it to outline his hopes for the session. Among Justice’s proposals is eliminating the state income tax[Read More…]
Opinion: Why not legalize only THC in W.Va.?
By Mike Myer, Editor of The Intelligencer of Wheeling Despite serious concerns expressed by many in the health care and law enforcement communities, some members of the West Virginia Legislature seem determined to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Why not just permit sale of tetrahydrocannabinol — THC, as it’s referred[Read More…]
Senator Manchin says West Virginia deserves, needs ‘full-time’ governor
Lindsey Fleming The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin didn’t deny he was thinking about running for governor next year when reporters asked him Friday about a column posted earlier in the day by MetroNews “Talkline” Host Hoppy Kercheval. Kercheval wrote Manchin was considering a 2020 run for[Read More…]
Opinion: A more productive W.Va. legislative session?
From Ed Given, editor of the Braxton Citizens’ News: … It was the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Look-ahead where reporters and editors quiz panelists about topics that will be discussed during the upcoming session, which in this case began Wednesday with the Governor’s State of the State address. …[Read More…]
Editorial: Time to help the youngest victims in W.Va.
From The Wheeling News-Register: Throughout West Virginia, including here in the Northern Panhandle, some teachers were seen Wednesday morning outside their schools, holding signs and demonstrating in favor of changes they hope the state Legislature will make. They are absolutely right in pointing out one desperate need in our public[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislature: Differences between travel reimbursement of House of Delegates members consistent
By Steven Allen Adams The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Out of the 70 returning members of the West Virginia House of Delegates, 12 didn’t file for any travel reimbursements in a 12-month period. According to an analysis of vendor payments submitted to the State Auditor’s Office and[Read More…]
Blues competition set to rock Marietta, Ohio, in March
By WAYNE TOWNER The Parkersburg News and Sentinel MARIETTA, Ohio — The Blues, Jazz and Folk Music Society will hold its 27th annual River City Ohio Blues Competition this year, but with a change. In previous years, the competition was held in February and was followed in March by the annual[Read More…]
