Day: March 20, 2017 Archives


MondayMarch 20, 2017

WV aerospace leaders meet face-to-face with Governor for economic Q&A

The aerospace industry employs more than 2200 West Virginians.

Governor Justice is not a fan of legislative tax reform proposals

Governor wants to repeal income tax but says now is not the time.

Bill to divest state from Jackie Withrow Hospital moves to full House

DHHR secretary says better environment needed for patients.

Carmichael, Armstead would like more clarification of Justice’s budget desires

President, Speaker send letter asking for clarification.

Cheatham: PEIA bill would give finance board more flexibility

Measure gets rid of 80/20 cost share mandate.

Kanawha County tank leak caused by bullet holes

The leak is believed to have not impacted drinking water.

Complete 2017 Class AAA boys basketball championship broadcast

The complete 2017 Class AAA MetroNews high school boys basketball video broadcast between Huntington and Capital.

Watch: ‘A Record of Regret – The Danny Heater Story’

Danny Heater tells his story, looking back on the night he scored 135 points in a single game.

SBA declines vote on changes to allow consolidation of Nicholas County schools, goes to WV BOE

Richwood Mayor speaks out against the plan at Monday meeting.

Station owners say the slightest gas tax increase will hurt immensely

Gasoline dealers say the gas tax increase will do more harm to stations in border counties than it will to improve roads statewide.

Public hearing on parental notification bill draws victims of sexual assault

The bill would require parental notification of abortions performed on unemancipated minors.

A hint of hope on a budget compromise

Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy has problems with a couple of key legislative ideas, but says there productive discussions happening in Charleston.

Gonzaga brings ‘maybe the best starting five in America’

Three talented transfers, two 7-footers and a 34-1 record show how formidable the top-seeded Bulldogs are. The Gold & Blue Lunch begins previewing the Sweet 16 matchup against West Virginia.

‘As is’ vehicle bill moves toward passage in Senate

Up for third reading in Senate Tuesday.

Fairmont police investigate double homicide

Two men were found dead in a Fairmont apartment Sunday evening.

McElhinny: The epic search for the middle ground

COMMENTARY Since I’ve been hanging out here at the state Capitol, the official land of the extended metaphor, I’ve got one for you. Two astronauts are tethered on opposite sides of a disabled spacecraft. Both astronauts are highly motivated. To get back to their ship, fire up the propulsion systems and travel safely home, they

Class A high school girls basketball all-state teams

The 2016-17 high school girls basketball Class A all-state team, as voted on by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

Struggles of corrections officers being spotlighted in Charleston

Short handed and underpaid guards face a growing threat in state's prisons and jails.

TTA backs Trump infrastructure plan for public transportation needs

President Donald Trump has proposed a $1 trillion infrastructure investment plan for rails, highways and bridges.