Latest News

Today’s news items to display above the navigation menu

Author, H-D columnist Clyde Beal to sign new book

The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Author Clyde Beal will sign copies of his second book, “Grass Roots,” an accumulation of personal accounts from West Virginia’s early years, from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 4, at HIMG, 5170 U.S. 60, Huntington, in the main hallway. Beal authors a column each[Read More…]

10 things to know: Wednesday, May 2

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SPECIAL COUNSEL TEAM FLOATED IDEA OF TRUMP SUBPOENA Trump’s former attorney, John Dowd, confirms to[Read More…]

MSHA: Accidents, deaths could be prevented by safety technology, new rules

By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has no plans to issue new safety rules anytime soon. In a call with stakeholders Monday, David Zatezalo, assistant secretary for mine safety and health, said he doesn’t have any immediate plans to add more[Read More…]

Pilot project adds girls to some West Virginia Cub Scout packs

By DAVE LAVENDER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Gary Thompson has been involved in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts off and on since 1977, but if he is more excited now about Scouting than ever before, it is for good reason. As of March 15, Thompson has been able to[Read More…]

West Virginia PEIA Task Force to meet today at Marshall today

By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The PEIA Task Force will conduct 21 public outreach meetings throughout the state, starting in Huntington and Point Pleasant today, and continuing through June 11. The meetings are aimed to give the public an opportunity to voice their thoughts on the Public[Read More…]

West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Honors The Health Plan, Williams Energy

The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Health Plan of Wheeling and Williams Energy of Moundsville have been recognized as Five-Diamond Employers by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. This honor is awarded to West Virginia-based companies that exhibit an outstanding commitment to employee development, community service and[Read More…]

Recovering addicts get job skills at market in southern West Virginia

By TRAVIS CRUM Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Housing Authority is now in the retail business. Early last month, the organization purchased the former Glen Dale Hardware and Feed store in Delbarton and transformed it into a market. The future of the store, now called Bulldog[Read More…]

West Virginia American Water seeking rate hike

By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water (WVAW) has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to raise its rates. The proposed hike is aimed at producing an additional $32.69 million a year for the company, or an increase of 24 percent.[Read More…]

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

And get our latest content in your inbox

Invalid email address