CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Volunteers are coming to two of the counties hardest-hit by the June 23 flood to help salvage photos damaged in the disaster. Operation Photo Rescue works to restore photos damaged by unforeseen events, such as house fires or natural disasters. This Friday and Saturday, volunteers will be in[Read More…]
Month: August 2016
Upshur County hit by another round of layoffs
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Upshur County has been hit hard by the downturn in the energy market with the second major layoff announcement in less than six weeks. DeepWell Energy Services in Buckhannon plans to lay off up to 177 employees in the Traffic Control Department after Sept. 1, Human Resources[Read More…]
WV company gathers shoes for flood area kids
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Share Our Soles is Dominion’s effort to support our friends and neighbors in West Virginia following the devastating floods on June 23. Thousands of children in Southern West Virginia who were impacted by flooding escaped with only the clothes on their backs and the shoes on their[Read More…]
WV justice now VP of national chief justices group
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Menis Ketchum’s legal expertise not only will be used to manage the state’s highest court, but it now will be put to use in trying to make such courts throughout the country operate more efficiently. Ketchum, a Wayne County native and[Read More…]
More cities consider action in wake of fireworks law
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The impact of West Virginia’s new law on fireworks and how it played out across the state during the Fourth of July holiday has not faded away. Several communities have either taken action in response to a multitude of complaints they received during[Read More…]
WV attorney general applauds transgender rule block
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — An injunction was granted Monday in Texas to stop the recent federal transgender directive for public schools, and local representatives are reacting to the decision. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauded the decision. “This is a significant win against federal overreach. Over the last few months, the Obama[Read More…]
Fairmont boxing program for Parkinson’s patients
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Rock Steady Boxing of North Central West Virginia is helping community members fight back against Parkinson’s disease while having fun. Co-owner of the North Central West Virginia affiliate of the Rock Steady Boxing, James Salai, said a main purpose of the program is give these people a[Read More…]
WV lawmakers form panel to scour state budget
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers formed a brand new legislative committee — the Committee on Government Accountability, Transparency and Efficiency — to delve into the state’s budget, presumably for more places to cut. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has cut the budget by more than $400 million over the last two fiscal[Read More…]
Mingo County weighs possible layoffs, wage cuts
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – Due to the continued decline of the local economy, potential budget cuts and layoffs were announced at a special meeting of the Mingo County Commission prior to an executive session held with several elected officials to discuss personnel. The special meeting was held early Monday morning. The[Read More…]
Lee Enterprises to Sell Provo Daily Herald to Ogden Newspapers
A press release from Dirks, Van Essen & Murray Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a major provider of local news, information and advertising in 49 markets, has entered into an agreement to sell its newspaper and digital media operations in Provo, Utah to Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC, including theDaily Herald and heraldextra.com.[Read More…]