HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water’s Huntington Treatment Plant carries a high susceptibility ranking for contamination with more potentially significant contaminants upstream than any other water system in the area, but very little is known about those pollutants and their impact on Cabell County’s main water supply, according to[Read More…]
Month: February 2014
Superload to creep through Marshall County
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – What’s nearly half-a-football field long, travels at a top speed of 5 mph and can clog traffic for hours at a time? A so-called superload, and one’s scheduled to be coming our way this week. The 41-yard-long de-ethanizer weighs 510,000 pounds and will help Williams Energy refine[Read More…]
Tom Miller Legislative Column looks at Budget shortfall
By Tom Miller For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s no secret that estimated state revenues for the 2014-2015 budget year beginning July 1, 2014, are about $100 million less than the operating budget recommended by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. But legislative leaders made it clear here[Read More…]
Many look to rainwater after W.Va. chemical spill
By Marcus Constantino Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Freedom Industries chemical leak has led many to find creative ways to avoid using tap water. Most are relying on bottled water, but a growing number of people are looking to the sky for a clean — and free —[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs water festival won’t dodge crisis
By Mary Wade Burnside The Exponent Telegram BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Next year for the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting’s 25th anniversary, organizers plan to put on a “big splash” — no pun intended — said water master Arthur von Wiesenberger. But coming on the heels of the tainted water[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Feb. 17
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES CO-PILOT HIJACKS PLANE BOUND FOR ROME[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Column from Sen. Jeff Kessler, President of the State Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — I am very pleased to provide a positive update on the legislation I discussed last week that is designed to cut down on the meth problem that is plaguing our state and communities. Senate Bill 6 has been recommended for passage by both the Senate Health and Human[Read More…]
WVU multimedia news features available to WVPA newspapers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va — West Virginia University, in cooperation with the West Virginia Press Association, has again agreed to make a number of multi-platform news and feature packages available to member newspapers of the WVPA. These are outstanding student-generated news packages for WVPA newspapers’ print and online editions. Three story links are included with[Read More…]
Advertising Advice: Proper Preparation for your sales calls means success
RALEIGH, N.C. — It’s no secret that the more sales people know about their prospects – before they begin a sales presentation – the better their chances for successful outcomes. In advertising, this means learning prospects’ business and marketing histories, identifying major competitors and analyzing what they want to accomplish in their advertising. Since pre-presentation homework is such[Read More…]
The Charleston Gazette speaks out for the public’s right to know about concealed weapons permits
Secret: Hidden pistols In the past, researchers estimated that only about 1 percent of Americans carry loaded pistols hidden in their pockets. Yet this tiny group has enormous political power. Rural, conservative legislators are terrified of the gun lobby, giving it whatever it wants. West Virginia’s laws are so loose[Read More…]
