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Marion absences soared as buck season opened
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Only half the students in Marion County attended school during the first three days of buck firearms season. During Monday’s Marion County Board of Education meeting, Randy Farley, administrative assistant of curriculum and instruction, gave the board percentages and numbers of students who were absent on Monday,[Read More…]
Clarksburg Publishing purchases Preston publications
Local media company continues year of successful expansion efforts From Staff ReportsCLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Continuing a year of growth and achievement, Clarksburg Publishing Company has purchased Preston Publications, which currently publishes two weekly newspapers and a pennysaver shopper from its Kingwood office.Clarksburg Publishing, which owns The Exponent Telegram as well[Read More…]
W.Va. officials file comments asking EPA to back off
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State leaders responded Monday to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed carbon emission regulations, saying the rules will harm consumers and industry in West Virginia. Monday marked the last day the EPA took public comments on the proposed regulations which seek to dramatically reduce carbon emissions over the[Read More…]
Eight W.Va. cities get sales tax go-ahead
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The West Virginia Municipal Home Rule Board on Monday gave eight cities in the pilot program the green light to impose sales taxes or increase existing ones. The Home Rule Board’s action clears the way for Charles Town, Martinsburg, Milton, Nitro, Parkersburg, Ranson, Vienna and Wheeling to[Read More…]
W.Va. Turnpike traffic up 8 percent from last Thanksgiving
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thanksgiving holiday traffic on the West Virginia Turnpike jumped 8 percent from 2013, but the director of tolls for the state Parkways Authority said it’s too early to say whether that marks an upward trend in traffic on the toll road. “This year, we’re up 8 percent,[Read More…]
No more 2-hour delays for Kanawha schools
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County school board members agreed Monday to do away with two-hour delays and dismissals in an effort to save an estimated $700,000 each year. Superintendent Ron Duerring said delays and early dismissals derail the county’s attempts to meet the 180 instructional days required of all school[Read More…]
Suspect in four Monongalia killings found dead
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The man accused of killing four people in three different shootings was found dead of a gunshot wound late Monday, Dec. 1. Police found Jody Hunt, 39, of Westover, dead after a nearly 12-hour search following the shootings. He was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Dec. 2
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. WHAT’S BECOME RALLYING CRY FOR FERGUSON MOVEMENTAcross the U.S.,[Read More…]
Caution urged on mineral leases
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – A burgeoning oil and gas industry has raised concerns, questions and some legal issues among the owners of mineral rights who have leased their land or are considering leasing. Consumer advocate attorneys urge landowners/mineral rights owners to be cautious. Attorney Dave McMahon, co-founder of the West Virginia[Read More…]