Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. TAIL OF MISSING AIRASIA PLANE FOUND IN JAVA SEADivers[Read More…]
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Energy price decline erodes W.Va. tax collections
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The global decline in energy prices, while good for consumers, is taking its toll on state tax collections and may force revenue officials to take extraordinary actions to ensure the state ends the year with its books in balance. The state’s General Revenue Fund posted a $27[Read More…]
Bridge Day to rethink finger scan plan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In response to recent public reaction, the Bridge Day Commission has decided that plans to finger scan jumpers, rappellers and vendors should be reconsidered. The Bridge Day Security Committee is beginning an evaluation period, according to Sharon Cruikshank, chairwoman of the Bridge Day Commission. Bridge Day draws[Read More…]
Drilling firm to lay off 250 contract land brokers
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Antero Resources will be laying off more than 250 contract land brokers operating in the region, a company official said Monday. Al Schopp, Antero’s regional vice president and chief administrative officer, said the Denver-based exploration and drilling company is laying off the land brokers to “focus as[Read More…]
Cabell County jury turnout improves significantly
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — More than 100 people showed up for jury duty Monday in Cabell County, a welcome change in the county’s ongoing struggle to convince residents to fulfill that civic duty. Cabell Circuit Judge Paul T. Farrell estimated 125 people appeared at Monday’s jury orientation. Only 10 were excused,[Read More…]
Tough Mudder leaving Berkeley County in 2015
GLENGARY, W.Va. — After hosting three events over two years at Peacemaker National Training Center, Tough Mudder is not returning to Berkeley County, opting out of the final year of a three-year contract. According to Cole McCullough, owner of Peacemaker National Training Center, Tough Mudder chose not to host an[Read More…]
W.Va. officials say 1,100 tanks failed inspection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection say 1,100 above-ground storage tanks registered with the state are “not fit for service.” Kelley Gillenwater, spokeswoman for DEP, said as of Monday the agency had received inspection certificates for 28,700 storage tanks. Owners were required by law[Read More…]
Fayette County school’s gym condemned
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Collins Middle School’s gymnasium, including its school-based health clinic, has been condemned, confirmed Fayette County Superintendent Dr. Serena Starcher. On Dec. 19, architectural contractors with ZMM Inc. inspected the structure and reported it had “deteriorated to a point that the building is not suitable for occupancy in[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Jan. 6
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. GOP-LED CONGRESS POISED TO TAKE OVERRepublicans plan to move[Read More…]
WVU’s new Athletics Director is Shane Lyons
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia native and current Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of Alabama Shane Lyons, has been named director of Intercollegiate Athletics and associate vice president at West Virginia University, effective in February, President Gordon Gee announced today (Jan. 5). Gee said Lyons, with nearly 30 years[Read More…]
