CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — More people are buying firearms and taking elective training in anticipation of the concealed carry law going into effect June 5. Law enforcement officers also are becoming more prepared, believing it will be more likely than ever that residents are carrying guns. The state constitutional carry law[Read More…]
Month: May 2016
Clinton, Trump best candidates for President
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Normally, by the time the West Virginia primary occurs, the Democratic and Republican Party candidates for president have achieved the number of committed delegate votes and the two opponents to face off in the November general election has been determined. But this[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch celebrates top citizens
HUNTIINGTON, W.Va. — At The Herald-Dispatch’s Citizen Awards presentation at the Huntington Museum of Art Sunday, some recipients were speechless, while others had plenty to say. Each year, The Herald-Dispatch’s calls for the community to nominate citizens for their efforts in citizenship and volunteer work and accomplishments in business, athletics[Read More…]
Huntington temple remembers Holocaust victims
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A bleak, rainy Sunday was representative of visitors’ emotions who were in and out of B’Nai Sholom Temple for most of the day as one person read out the names of those lost in the Holocaust. For eight hours, members of the congregation and Huntington community sat[Read More…]
West Virginians brace for return of cicadas
WHEELING, W.Va. — It will start with holes in the soil. Holes that are a quarter of an inch wide, pushed out toward the sky. The noise will arrive soon after. Brood V cicadas last appeared in 1999, and they’re on their way back to complete a 17-year life cycle.[Read More…]
More insured but hospitals still struggle under ACA
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Since the institution of the federal Affordable Care Act, Camden Clark Medical Center has seen an upswing in patients with insurance coverage, but that coverage is still not enough to cover expenses. Camden Clark President and CEO David McClure said the ACA was initiated to provide affordable[Read More…]
Area Scouts flock to Fayette reserve for camporee
BECKLEY, W.Va. — When the Summit Bechtel Reserve was being built, people said it would mean big things for the area. The Reserve has done big things for local Scouts too, local Scout Leaders said. “In 2010, we had a camporee in Charleston,” Buckskin Council Scouting Executive Jeffrey Purdy said. “We[Read More…]
Justice offers a vision and a can-do attitude
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Democratic Party hit the seam when it attracted three highly qualified candidates for governor. Booth Goodwin is an outstanding guy, an intelligent, practiced and measured prosecuting attorney who will study issues as deeply as anyone, identifying all relevant pieces of[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, May 2
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, May 2, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT IS DRIVING IMMIGRANTS TO APPLY FOR US CITIZENSHIP In interviews, many say[Read More…]
WVGOP comment on Bill Clinton visit to West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Republican Party Chairman Conrad Lucas released this statement on the already tumultuous visit of the coal-hating Clinton family to West Virginia this week. “We are proud of the peaceful protesters, Democrats and Republicans alike, who joined today in Logan and Charleston to protest the visit of[Read More…]