CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is providing the state’s senior citizens with access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Eligible senior citizens (at least 60 years of age and meeting income guidelines) can receive vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables. The vouchers can be[Read More…]
Month: July 2016
What’s at stake on U.S. Supreme Court?
A Gazette editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican presidential champion Donald Trump met with white evangelical leaders and promised that, if he gains the White House, he will appoint only “pro-life” justices to the U.S. Supreme Court. In other words, he will choose far-right judges who will try[Read More…]
Flood protection plan deserves another look
A Daily Mail editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 10 years ago, a task force comprised of 26 state agencies created the “West Virginia Flood Protection Plan,” outlining dozens of recommendations on how to reduce or mitigate damages caused by floods. But now as thousands of West[Read More…]
Federal jury awards $5.1 million in latest C8 verdict against DuPont
COLUMBUS — After more than a month of testimony, a federal jury said chemical manufacturer DuPont acted with malice by releasing C8-tainted water from its Washington Works plant, south of Parkersburg, into the Ohio River. David Freeman, 56, who lives in the Little Hocking Water Association service area of Washington[Read More…]
FTC drops case, still dislikes Huntington hospital deal
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Federal Trade Commission dismissed its case against Cabell Huntington Hospital’s acquisition of St. Mary’s Medical Center on Wednesday, bringing the hospitals one step closer to finalizing the deal. The FTC’s administrative complaint, issued in November, alleged that the proposed merger violated U.S. antitrust law and would[Read More…]
Two weeks later, flood victims still need help
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Two weeks after flash floods took hold of southern West Virginia, killing at least 23 people and destroying over 1,000 homes, victims still need plenty of supplies, say disaster experts. “We’re still mucking out homes and probably will do that for the next month or longer,” said[Read More…]
Charleston neurologist gets probation in opioid case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After asking a federal judge to have mercy on him, a former Charleston neurologist was sentenced Wednesday to spend three years on probation, including six months on home confinement, for failing to record his dispensing of a high-powered prescription painkiller. A beleaguered Iraj Derakhshan, 72, gave up his[Read More…]
Fire destroys small businesses in town of Clay
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A building housing at least two small businesses on Main Street in Clay was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. The fire at the former IGA grocery store in the 200 block of Main Street was reported around 7 a.m., according to a Clay County dispatcher. Clay Volunteer Fire[Read More…]
Husband, sons mourn woman missing in WV flood
RENICK, W.Va. — Out of the corner of his eye, Kevin McMillion saw something in the water of Spring Creek. He’s lived in this area all of his life and knows every bend of the creek that cuts through Renick Valley and feeds into the Greenbrier River. For the past[Read More…]
FEMA offers WV flood victims array of services
BECKLEY, W.Va. — As flood recovery continues, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has boots on the ground with programs to assist victims in regaining a semblance their former lives. FEMA and state agencies are now operating nine Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in impacted areas, where affected residents and business owners[Read More…]
