CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Did we torture people over the last 13 years? “Yeah,” said Sen. Jay Rockefeller. “Sure did.” Rockefeller, a member and former chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, which last week released its comprehensive report on the CIA’s detention programs, said his committee found out about the torture[Read More…]
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Caterpillar moving call center to Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — New jobs will be coming to downtown Bluefield with the New Year when a major heavy equipment company moves one of its call centers into the community. Mercer County’s business community learned Tuesday during a meeting of the Development Authority of Mercer County that Caterpillar was moving a[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Dec. 17
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. PAKISTAN VOWS TO RETALIATE AGAINST TALIBANResponding to a horrific[Read More…]
Japanese firm to move US headquarters to Putnam
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Diamond Electric, an automotive coil ignition manufacturer based in Japan, has announced it will move its North American headquarters from Michigan to Eleanor. The move consolidates Diamond’s main U.S. office with its existing operation in Putnam County, which currently employs 335. “Today, West Virginia takes another step[Read More…]
Many object to Coonskin Park name change
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A proposal to change the name of a popular Kanawha County park has drawn outcry from the public. Thursday’s Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Commission agenda lists “discussion on changing the name of Coonskin Park” at the request of Retired Adj. Gen. Allen Tackett, who is the[Read More…]
Nine W.Va. counties get school building money
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state School Building Authority approved roughly $5.6 million in funding for building projects in nine counties Monday out of a total of about 20 that applied. Kanawha and Putnam counties were among the counties whose applications were rejected. The “major improvement project” approvals ranged from $1 million[Read More…]
W.Va. lawmakers decline to reduce water protections
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal to eliminate the current policy that aims to protect all rivers and streams statewide as potential drinking water sources. Members of the Joint Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee turned down on a voice vote a proposal that would have allowed[Read More…]
Clarksburg council to pay $50,000 settlement
CLARKSBURG — Clarksburg City Council’s decision to settle with Councilman Zeke Lopez over a lawsuit he filed to block his removal from office will cost city taxpayers $50,000. City council will vote Thursday night on a resolution to pay the settlement. The regular meeting begins at 7 p.m. in council[Read More…]
Shepherdstown’s Yellow Brick Bank to close
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – After being known in the Shepherdstown community for 38 years, the Yellow Brick Bank restaurant is saying goodbye. Ken Lowe, owner of the YBB building, said that while his family will still own the building, a new tenant has rented the restaurant and will take over the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Dec. 16
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. PAKISTAN SCHOOL ATTACK KILLS MORE THAN 125The Taliban claim[Read More…]
