By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph WAR, W.Va. — Not only will the Hatfield-McCoy ATV Trail System see a record year for 2017, more growth is expected in 2018 as about 100 miles of new trails will be added in McDowell County. Construction is under way on the Warrior Trail System,[Read More…]
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How healthy is constantly monitoring our health?
By LEAH NESTOR WVNews CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Fitness trackers, fitness and food apps and social media have changed what and how we eat, but maybe not for the better. “People are now always talking about their food, always taking pictures, always sharing and always being judged for what they eat,[Read More…]
Study: West Virginia greyhound racing industry lacks drug use oversight
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An overview of drug testing at greyhound racetracks across the country over the past decade found a spike in positive drug tests in 2017, according to a report issued by Grey2K USA, a nonprofit dedicated to passing stronger greyhound protection laws and[Read More…]
Man grad named 2018 Milan Puskar Entrepreneur of the Year
By BILL LUSK The Logan Banner MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —Jason Donahue, a 1989 graduate of Man High School and broker and principal for FEOH Realty, was recently named the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Milan Puskar Entrepreneur of the Year. Donahue, whose company had been involved in large and small[Read More…]
Work schedule interferes for some to watch West Virginia University bowl game today
By JONATHAN WEAVER The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia University Mountaineers football fans are gearing up for Tuesday’s Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl, which will be against the University of Utah Utes. Brandon Collins of Fairmont hopes to watch the game with his brother Ben, as well as[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, December 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Senate President Carmichael, House Speaker Armstead, WVU’s Dr. Gee among those speaking at 2018 W.Va. Legislative Lookahead
Register now for 2018 W.Va. Legislative Lookahead, Jan. 5 in Charleston CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Each year the media of West Virginia gathers for the West Virginia Legislative Lookahead: A preview of key topics expected for consideration at the upcoming West Virginia Legislative session. This year, legislative leaders, committee members and representatives of statewide organizations will[Read More…]
‘Old Christmas’ and wives’ tales in Appalachia
By LAURA DEAN BENNETT The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — For those of you who remember something about “Old Christmas” and its peculiarities, these old wives tales will seem familiar. But for those of you to whom these superstitions are new, well, let me just say, thank goodness you are[Read More…]
Census: WV population down almost 13,000 from 2016
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Census data released Wednesday show West Virginia’s population continues to wane, posing a threat to one of three of its congressional seats. According to information from the U.S. Census Bureau, West Virginia’s population, as of July 1, is 1.815 million, down by[Read More…]
West Virginia’s population decline: Top five states in gains and losses
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald Top Five States in Percentage Growth From July 2016 to July 2017: 1. Idaho: 2.2 percent 2. Nevada: 2.0 percent 3. Utah: 1.9 percent 4. Washington: 1.7 percent 5. Florida and Arizona: 1.6 percent Top Five States in Numeric Growth From July 2016 to July[Read More…]
