CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fifty-seven people became American citizens during a naturalization ceremony on Monday at the Robert C. Byrd U.S. District Courthouse in Charleston. The new citizens and their nations of origin are…
Month: April 2015
Bridgeport airport at risk of losing federal subsidies
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia Airport is in “a difficult situation” when it comes to its flights to Washington, D.C., according to Director Rick Rock. The flights, offered by Silver Airways, are funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service (EAS) program. Silver receives $191,000 monthly from[Read More…]
Making college truly affordable
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Too many plans to “make college more affordable” do nothing of the sort. Typical are nearly all such initiatives in Washington, which merely shift the burden of paying for higher education. For example, President Barack Obama’s suggestion community college be “free” would[Read More…]
The circus comes to Martinsburg
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Parkersburg borrowing $500,000 to raze 50 houses
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Efforts to demolish 50 dilapidated houses can begin in May once city officials close on loans for half a million dollars to fund the work. Mayor Bob Newell said Monday that the closing on the two $250,000 loans from the West Virginia Housing Development Fund will take[Read More…]
Fairmont paper launches parenting magazine
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Volunteers from the Times West Virginian passed out bright blue bags filled with goodies, like crayons and coloring books, to hundreds of children who attended the Easter egg hunt Saturday at Palatine Park. On the side of the bag were the words “Because I Said So.” That might[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, April 7
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO’S MAKING CASE FOR DEAL WITH TEHRAN Obama[Read More…]
Groups work to preserve Raleigh County coal camp
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Preservation, development, community and government agencies have banded together to preserve an apartment complex in the Raleigh County coal camp community of Helen for future generations. The project could serve as a model for preservation groups across the state. David Rotenizer, Raleigh County extension agent, said the[Read More…]
Op-Ed: West Virginians should document end-of-life wishes
The good news is that West Virginians lead the nation in at least one positive health care statistic. Our residents are more likely than those in most other states to have filled out an advance directive such as a living will or medical power of attorney. The bad news is that even as one of the best[Read More…]
UBB miners remembered in Whitesville ceremony
WHITESVILLE, W.Va. — Even the birds were silent Sunday. A quietness engulfed this hollow on the fifth anniversary of Massey Energy’s Upper Big Branch mine explosion, where 29 miners perished and mine safety finally came to the forefront. Buicks and pickups parked, many mourners walked with the aid of canes or[Read More…]