MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The majority of settings for a television series titled “The American West,” which is set to air in June, might appear familiar to tri-county residents since most of the filming took place in Berkeley and Jefferson counties. The premier of AMC’s 8-part series “The American West,” which[Read More…]
Month: May 2016
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, May 24
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT A FORENSICS EXPERT IS SAYING ABOUT EGYPTAIR CRASH Human remains retrieved from[Read More…]
Vienna adapting in wake of EPA water advisory
VIENNA, W.Va. — Schools, businesses and residents are adjusting to the “do-not-drink” advisory issued for city water last week after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lowered its recommended lifetime exposure level to C8. A water distribution station for Vienna water customers in Boaz opened Monday, and Vienna Mayor Randy Rapp[Read More…]
Magazine features New River Gorge Bridge Walk
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Fayetteville gets the national spotlight as New River Gorge Bridge Walk is named one of 14 “Weird and Wonderful Southern Pit Stops” in Garden & Gun magazine’s newest edition. The June/July edition hits the stands today, touting a 14-page story on southern road trips. The spread outlines ideas[Read More…]
Raleigh County graduation falls short due to ‘errors’
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Shady Spring High School principal Deanna Massey took responsibility for the school’s abbreviated graduation ceremony that left some parents upset that the students weren’t recognized properly for their academic achievement. Massey, who is serving in her first year as principal of SSHS, said she “takes ownership” of[Read More…]
Booth Goodwin resumes private practice at law firm of Goodwin & Goodwin
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Booth Goodwin, former United States Attorney in the Southern District of West Virginia, has returned to private practice at the law firm of Goodwin & Goodwin, LLP in Charleston, West Virginia. Goodwin’s resumed private practice will focus upon complex litigation, corporate investigations and mass torts. “I am[Read More…]
New River Gorge waterpark expansion expected to double guest traffic
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Officials at West Virginia’s largest outdoor-adventure resort predict visitor traffic will double this year at its five-acre waterpark with the addition of two 300-foot waterslides and expansions that include the addition of 40 new inflatable giant water toys. W.Va. Tourism Commissioner Amy Schuler Goodwin and resort officials officially opened the[Read More…]
New reporter named for Williamson, Gilbert papers
GILBERT, W.Va. – Local Civitas Media Managing Editor Kyle Lovern announced today that Kendra Mahon has joined the Mountain District Group as a reporter. Mahon will be working for the Gilbert Times and the Williamson Daily News. Mahon lives in Pike County, Ky. and has lived in the Tug Valley[Read More…]
Chemical company to pay for Vienna water filters
VIENNA, W.Va. — Water woes will be a thing of the past for Vienna residents after an announcement from Chemours. Vienna Mayor Randy Rapp said Chemours has agreed to foot the bill for the installation of water filters in the city’s water treatment plant. “They will pay 100 percent of[Read More…]
New WV governor should tackle population decline
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — No one needs to tell Mountain State residents their numbers are dwindling: We see our families and friends move to other, more prosperous locations in a nearly constant stream. But the emigration crisis was hammered home last week by estimates[Read More…]