An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — According to various agencies that monitor such things, West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio have taken many positive steps to counteract the abuse of prescription drugs within their borders. All have a prescription drug monitoring program in place. All have laws against “doctor[Read More…]
Month: July 2014
Logan officials debate 911 texting service
LOGAN, W.Va. — Texting to 911 seems like a great option… unless you live in southern West Virginia, where texting is not an option for many citizens because of the lack of cellular service. Verizon Wireless, which is the only company that provides the text-to-911 service, covers 97 percent of the[Read More…]
Friends, family share fun at Greenbrier Classic
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Maybe it’s the sprawling green fairways, stately white structures or even the fan-favorite fried green tomato sandwiches, but one thing is certain: Something about The Greenbrier Classic has endeared the annual golf outing into the hearts of families and friends near and far. Now in its[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, July 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, July 3, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. 32 STATES TRAIL US AS A WHOLE IN[Read More…]
West Virginia benefitting from exports of liquefied natural gas
Across the country, natural gas development is giving new life to economic recovery and revitalizing entire regions, and West Virginia is no exception. Our state is fortunate enough to be a part of the two of the richest resource basins in the world, and with an ample supply of natural gas reserves, the current international demand for[Read More…]
Bubba Watson seeks Classic success in back yard
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Bubba Watson came to The Greenbrier Classic in 2013 — on the advice of some of his friends like Webb Simpson and Scott Stallings — knowing nothing about the course or what to expect among the mountains of West Virginia. A year later, the 2012[Read More…]
Greenbrier Classic is premier event
An editorial from The Register-Herald “Golf has too much walking to be a good game, and just enough game to spoil a good walk.” — Harry Leon Wilson, author BECKLEY, W.Va. — Just where and how golf began is up for debate, but the origins of its mysterious birth take[Read More…]
West Virginia law limits fireworks sales to ‘novelty’
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — With 4th of July nearly here, fireworks stores, tents and roadside vendors are busy with customers preparing for holiday entertainment. West Virginia and Ohio have stricter laws than Kentucky concerning fireworks, but in all three states, officials and retailers stress safety. Only “novelty” fireworks, such as sparklers[Read More…]
Clarksburg building code enforcement under fire
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg must halt all code enforcement activities immediately, according to the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office. In a letter to Mayor Cathy Goings, Assistant Attorney General Stephen R. Connolly says the cease-and-desist order will remain in effect pending the outcome of a complaint filed against the city[Read More…]
Salary higher for new W.Va. superintendent
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Michael Martirano will be the highest-paid state superintendent of schools in West Virginia’s history. The state Board of Education unanimously voted on Tuesday to hire Martirano, superintendent of St. Mary’s County school district in Maryland, at an annual salary of $230,000. Jim Phares, whose last day as[Read More…]