WHEELING, W.Va. — As the natural gas industry continues to transform the area, West Virginia still doesn’t know enough about who is responsible for all the state’s wells and the growing maze of pipelines snaking through its hills, according to its top emergency management official. “It’s almost impossible, when we[Read More…]
Month: April 2014
Goss presses, folder for sale at WVU Institute of Technology
MONTGOMERY, W.Va. — West Virginia University Institute of Technology has two Goss printing presses for sale. The presses have four units each plus a folder and some other specialized additions. One of the presses was rebuilt in 2004. More details, including pricing and specifications, are available by calling Jack Knuckles, director[Read More…]
Hybrid wolves gaining popularity
CHESAPEAKE, Ohio — John DeBoard has always had a thing about wolves. Since Ohio law prohibits people from owning wolves without a dangerous animal permit, he’s decided to do the next best thing and now has four hybrid wolves at his home in the Chesapeake area. Hybrid wolves or wolf-dogs[Read More…]
As April 15 nears, state sees jump in tax filings
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Tax filings are pouring in at the last minute, according to figures from the state tax department. More than 30 percent of tax filers typically have not filed with the state by a week before the April 15 deadline, according to West Virginia Department of Revenue Deputy[Read More…]
Contractor clearing McDowell County rockslide
IAEGER, W.Va. — Contractors were working Wednesday to remove a rockslide that has been impeding travel for residents in the Iaeger and Panther communities. School bus detours lasting more than two hours and alternate routes through the mountains have been concerning residents ever since a rockslide blocked County Route 1[Read More…]
West Virginia Power baseball begins 10th season
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the gates open Thursday night at Appalachian Power Park, the West Virginia Power will make its 2014 home debut for its 10th season in Charleston. Fans can expect to see a few new features at the ballpark today, and a season filled with special promotions and[Read More…]
Time for prosecutor to resign
An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha Prosecutor Mark Plants is charged with domestic battery of his 11-year-old son. Plants does not refute that he struck the child with a leather belt hard enough to leave a long, purple, U-shaped bruise on the boy’s thigh. But on[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, April 10
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 10, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. FIVE-MINUTE STABBING FRENZY, THEN BLOOD EVERYWHERE Like a[Read More…]
WVPA Legal Hotline: Is your newspaper participating?
Few things are more time-consuming and potentially expensive for newspapers than lawsuits and court challenges. The West Virginia Press Association assists its member newspapers by operating the WVPA Legal Hotline. With your newspaper’s participation in the WVPA’s Legal Hotline program, your publisher, advertising department and newsroom are entitled assistance from WVPA[Read More…]
Princeton editor still critical, shows progress
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Princeton Times Editor and General Manager Tammie Toler remains in critical condition at a Roanoke, Va., hospital, however she is showing signs of progress. Toler was hospitalized March 29 after suffering a stroke. During a telephone interview from the Roanoke, Va., hospital Tuesday, Toler’s mother, Connie, said[Read More…]