Month: May 2015

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, May 1

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, May 1, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHO IS TASKED WITH FREDDIE GRAY CASE Marilyn[Read More…]

The Charleston Gazette: Thanking women for homefront war effort

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the editorial page of The Charleston Gazette: In the coming week, a few aging West Virginia women will join counterparts from around America to be honored both in Washington and Holland as “Rosie the riveters” — those 1940s workers who helped win World War II and[Read More…]

The Daily Mail: Prosperity for workers requires solid economy

CHARLESTON, W.Va.: From the editorial page of The Daily Mail: Today some parts of the world observe International Workers’ Day, a holiday promoted as a celebration of trade unions, the labor movement, and the working class. The observance comes at a time when some are beginning to see ominous signs[Read More…]

W.Va. American Water wants 28 percent rate

By Paul J. Nyden, The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water Company is asking for a 28 percent rate increase from the state Public Service Commission. If the PSC approved the rate hike, average residential customers — who use 3,256 gallons of water each month — would see[Read More…]

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