ELKINS, W.Va. — Some residents who value temperance were displeased recently over a cheeky sign at Liquor Plus/Smoker Friendly. The sign in question read, “Lips that touch liquor touch other lips quicker.” The phrase that was on the sign is popular on the Internet and may be a play on[Read More…]
Month: April 2016
A close shave at Elkins barbershop
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Cold weather affecting West Virginia orchards
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Trees in area orchards are blooming, but freezing temperatures are putting local farmers at risk to losing their crops. Bill Bennett, executive director for the USDA Berkeley County Farm Service Agency, said Thursday he has been keeping an eye on the weather and talking to local farmers[Read More…]
Jefferson County to get first natural gas pipeline
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Having a natural gas pipeline through Jefferson County has been a longtime goal for economic development, but the goal is on its way to becoming a reality as Mountaineer Gas recently announced its plans to extend a natural gas pipeline into the county. John Reisenweber, executive[Read More…]
Marshall students turn off their phones to get ‘A’s’
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Criminal justice 302 Research Methods students were challenged to turn their phones off for an entire week. The students were required to turn their phones off from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday March 29 until this Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. To prove to their professor Whitney Flesher their phones were[Read More…]
Small WV county struggles with big jail debt
UNION, W.Va. — Caught up in what county commissioners say is a statewide crack-down on regional jail bills, Monroe County continues to struggle to find a repayment plan that is acceptable to Corrections Department officials. Despite making a lump-sum payment of $25,000 in recent months, Monroe County Commissioners revealed Wednesday[Read More…]
Miners share concerns at Boone County job fair
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Men like former miners Jesse Carter who depleted his 401K, so his three children could eat and have school close. Or Claude West who measures each purchase carefully before spending, because his financial situation is so perilous. Then there are men like Jason Seanze still employed in[Read More…]
Weirton to weigh hotel, convention center
WEIRTON – The City of Weirton may soon be working to get into the tourism business. During Wednesday’s meeting, members of the Weirton Finance Committee recommended a resolution for the city to contract with Pompan Hospitality Global Inc. to perform a market study to look into the viability of the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, April 8
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, April 8, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHY SO FEW AMERICANS HAVE BEEN NAMED IN “PANAMA PAPERS” Panama-based Mossack Fonseca[Read More…]
Forty firefighters battle blaze in New River Gorge
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Over 20 acres of the New River Gorge area has burned, officials said. The fire, which is about 20 percent contained, has destroyed parts of the Grandview area, according to a press release from the National Park Service. The fire was discovered around 10 a.m. on Wednesday. NPS[Read More…]