By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday introduced articles of impeachment against all four sitting state Supreme Court justices. “It’s a sad day, and it certainly isn’t a cause for celebration,” Chairman John Shott told the committee. The articles of impeachment come on[Read More…]
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West Virginia lawmakers tour Supreme Court as part of impeachment proceedings
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the House of Delegates Judiciary Committee on Monday received evidence that multiple West Virginia Supreme Court chief justices might have authorized policies that allowed for the criminal falsifying of documents to bypass laws regarding payment of senior status judges. During[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice says state taxes paid in full
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has been asked multiple times by Republicans, Democrats and the press whether he has paid the taxes owed by his companies in West Virginia. During a Monday afternoon press conference, Justice was able to provide[Read More…]
Under legislative pressure, long-delayed West Virginia sports betting rule advances
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After nearly two months of delays, and with just two days to go before a deadline that potentially could have delayed the launch of sports betting at West Virginia casinos for months, legislative rules were finally filed for public comment with the[Read More…]
Huntington’s largest solar panel project underway
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Installation of the largest solar panel project in Huntington is underway at Harmony House. “We are in the process of installing 115 solar panels in what will be a game-changing project for Harmony House,” said Bill Rosenberger, the agency’s director of development.[Read More…]
I think you missed a spot: Painters go to new heights on Green Bank Telescope
By SUZANNE STEWART The Pocahontas Times GREEN BANK, W.Va. — There is no denying that the Green Bank Telescope is a one-of-a-kind instrument, and the individuals who work with it are making some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy, science and engineering. With the focus on the work of[Read More…]
WVU faculty investigate safety of Suboxone use in pregnant, opioid-dependent women
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Medications that physicians have traditionally prescribed to treat opioid use disorders—such as methadone and Subutex—can be misused by taking them in larger amounts than prescribed or by injecting them. The medication Suboxone is different. A combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, Suboxone helps to prevent relapses[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, August 7
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING ABOUT CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES The record-breaking fires may become the new normal[Read More…]
Governor Justice: Coal companies WV tax bills are resolved
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s coal companies have resolved their delinquent West Virginia state taxes and the Governor said payment of delinquent taxes in Virginia and Kentucky should come soon. Justice made the announcement Monday afternoon during a press conference at the State Capitol.[Read More…]
