An editorial from the Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As state, local and company officials continue efforts to provide clean water to a majority of the Kanawha Valley, we hope they and others are keeping a watchful eye on potentially dangerous situations elsewhere. While we’re sure the blame game over[Read More…]
Month: January 2014
The high cost of high efficiency
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia American Water Company treatment plant in Charleston has the capacity to produce 50 million gallons of fresh, potable water a day. As nearly everyone in the area now knows, it’s an important and efficient plant. In fact,[Read More…]
Empty bottles targeted for recycling in W.Va.
Water emergency will leave millions of containers in its wake By Rick Steelhammer Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Millions of empty plastic water bottles are piling up in homes and businesses in Kanawha County and the surrounding area, where about 300,000 people were left without clean water following last Thursday’s[Read More…]
Here is how WV residents can flush water lines
By George Hohmann For the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water Co. today released detailed procedures for residents to use when flushing their household water system. The company stressed that the procedure is not to be followed until residents are certain the “Do Not Use” order[Read More…]
DEP inspectors describe early scene at leak site
By Ken Ward Jr. Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When state inspectors arrived at the Freedom Industries tank farm late last Thursday morning, they found a 400-square-foot pool of clear liquid had collected outside a white tank marked as number 396. A 4-foot wide stream of the liquid — thicker[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Jan. 14
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. LOTS OF SECURITY AS EGYPTIANS VOTE ON CONSTITUTION[Read More…]
WVPA Alert: Legislative Breakfast set for Thursday, Feb. 6, at Charleston Marriott Town Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Publishers, editors and advertising directors of all West Virginia Press Association member newspapers should mark their calendars and make travel arrangements for the WVPA’s 2014 Legislative Breakfast. This year’s event will be held at the Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee Street East, on Thursday, Feb. 6,[Read More…]
Former Freedom executive Kennedy had felonies
By David Gutman Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Freedom Industries, the company responsible for contaminating the water of 300,000 Kanawha Valley residents, was founded by a two-time convicted felon, benefited from the 2009 federal stimulus and at least two of its executives have longstanding ties to the Charleston business community.[Read More…]
Counting blessings after two crises in one week
An editorial from the Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — “Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink.” — Rime of the Ancient Mariner The past week proved to be a test of endurance as well as patience for West Virginians. First, the cold punch of temperatures on the minus[Read More…]
Blog: wvpress extra — Who is suffering the most during the water crisis?
A blog by WVPA Executive Director Don Smith: Jan. 12, 2014: Who is suffering the most during the water crisis? In downtown Charleston today getting more bottled water and looking at closed restaurants. It’s a warmer day – 45 degrees -and a lot of people are out walking, many[Read More…]
