Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP’S STAMINA ATTACK ON CLINTON STIRS TALK OF GENDER BIAS There’s little evidence[Read More…]
Month: August 2016
WV counties top CDC list for Rx overdose deaths
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Using 16 years’ worth of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, a report called “Overdose” has identified Wyoming County as the No. 1 county in the nation for prescription drug overdose deaths. The data, examined by DrugAbuse.com, shows that from 1999 to 2014, Wyoming County had[Read More…]
Two WV dams prevented flooding in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two of the state’s seven dams spared the region nearly $180 million in damage during the June flooding, an Army Corps of Engineers colonel told lawmakers Sunday. Col. Philip M. Secrist III, Huntington district commander of the ACOE, said Sutton and Summersville dams did their jobs on June[Read More…]
WV flood damage at $55 million for roads alone
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — June’s widespread flooding event has wrecked West Virginia roads to the tune of $55 million, Secretary of Transportation Paul Mattox told a legislative committee Sunday. Most damage was centered in three counties: • Clay, $12.8 million • Kanawha, $15.8 million • Greenbrier, $7 million Mattox said the[Read More…]
President Obama honors outstanding West Virginia mathematics, science teachers
Teachers from Orchard View Intermediate School, New Manchester Elementary School, Hurricane Middle School and Fairmont Senior High School honored WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama today named 213 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. These awardees represent all 50 states, the District of[Read More…]
Morgantown’s WV Tattoo Expo draws 160 artists
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Before I walked into the room, I could smell the smell every tattoo lover knows so well – a potent sterile air. The buzz of tattooing needles sounded as more than 160 artists traveled not only from across the state, but the country, to be part of the[Read More…]
WVU students offered new way to charge devices
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The worry of a dead cellphone on the way to class may be one less stress with new FuelRod stations spread across WVU’s campus. The new vending machine service allows students to purchase a portable charging kit with just the swipe of a credit card. For $20, a[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin Column: Hobet Project holds vast promise for West Virginians
By Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Just down the road from Charleston in Boone and Lincoln counties lies something unique and promising in Southern West Virginia – approximately 12,000 acres of flat land ideal for new businesses and with the potential for a level of job creation that would be a[Read More…]
New honey bar creates a buzz in Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. — Have you heard the latest buzz? S&T’s Bees, located at 221 Davis Ave., across from Davis Trust Company, is offering its patrons a new chance to try honey from all across the United States and the world, as well as locally harvested honey. The honey bar opened[Read More…]
As big oil profits fall, operating WV rigs down to seven
WHEELING, W.Va. — In 2014, Ohio and West Virginia saw an average of about 65 rigs running to extract natural gas and oil from the Marcellus and Utica shales, with a majority of those located in the Upper Ohio Valley. After two years of tumbling prices, there are now only[Read More…]
