An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Of course federal flood insurance premiums should reflect risk. But thousands of Ohio Valley residents are being told of drastic premium increases that don’t seem to be based objectively on potential damage from high water. By a better than two-to-one margin,[Read More…]
Month: February 2014
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Feb. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. VATICAN DENOUNCED ON CHILD SEX ABUSE A U.N.[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Federal Chief says mine safety improving
Coal Mining Symposium attendees get good news on state of mine safety CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration chief Joe Main said mine safety has been steadily improving and he believes the culture of mine safety is better, too. “If you look at our data, what it tells[Read More…]
Ice a top reason for fire safety
Increase in blazes across region may be direct result of lengthy cold snap An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — They are two words that you would think cancel each other out. But actually one seems to fuel the other with disastrous and often tragic results. We refer[Read More…]
W.Va. should listen to chemical experts
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following Freedom Industries’ leak of 10,000 gallons of 4-methylcyclohexane methanol into the Elk River and the water supply of 300,000 people, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department shut down every restaurant in town. The department has that authority. However, had the county[Read More…]
West Virginia again digs out
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Dozens speak at legislative hearing on water bill
By Eric Eyre Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians want answers about the Jan. 9 chemical spill, and they want action. At a two-hour public hearing Monday night, speakers urged state lawmakers to monitor long-term health effects caused by the chemical leak that contaminated the water of more than[Read More…]
WVU sports official Mike Parsons’ payout detailed
By Ed Owens The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Deputy Director of Athletics Mike Parsons and WVU reached an agreement to end Parsons’ more than 34-year career at the university last week. On Monday, Feb. 3, TheDPost.com obtained a copy of Parsons’ settlement agreement through a Freedom of Information Act[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Feb. 4
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AUTHORITIES TESTING PACKETS OF HEROIN FOUND IN HOFFMAN[Read More…]
W.Va. coal production down significantly
By Jeremiah Shelor The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — In January, Murray Energy temporarily idled the Harrison County Mine for two days due to what the company called a “lack of adequate stockpile capacity.” According to experts, this apparent drop in demand for the mine’s coal is likely symptomatic of[Read More…]
