House panel OKs bill legalizing ‘energetic' fireworks

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Legislators may take another shot at legalizing fireworks in the state, under legislation (HB4102) advanced Tuesday from the House Government Organization Committee. Current state law limits fireworks sales to novelty items such...

Some W.Va. lawmakers look to lift restrictions on ‘real fireworks’

CHARLESTON — Every time a major holiday rolls around — Fourth of July and New Year’s in particular — the night skies of West Virginia explode into a prism of color and loud sounds akin to a battlefield.

Bedford Seeking Sponsors for Fourth of July Fireworks Display

Bedford, VA- City officials in Bedford are asking for help to fund their annual Fourth of July fireworks show. Officials say it costs about $14,000 to put on the fireworks show.

Capitol notebook: Fire marshal airs concerns about fireworks legislation

State Fire Marshal Sterling Lewis is not crazy about a bill that would legalize airborne fireworks in West Virginia. He said the fireworks will cause more fires and drive up workers compensation costs for fire departments and the Legislature has not ...

Real Estate Announce Spring Tour

Photo by Erez Avissar Real Estate have added a bunch more dates to their tour supporting the excellent 2011 LP Days . The new schedule includes stops in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and North America. The American dates are with Twerps . Check out dates below, and check out photos from a recent Real Estate show in a giant Queens, NY Chinese buffet with Black Dice .