WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s not too often that when a memorial is built in someone’s honor that those people get to see the memorial in person. By the end of the day Saturday, 92 veterans, some who served in World War II and the Korean War, got to see the[Read More…]
Month: May 2014
Extraordinary stories of strong mothers
A column by Misty Poe, managing editor of The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — It’s funny how affected you can be by the stories of people you don’t even know. Last week, I got teary-eyed at least twice while scrolling through the newsfeed of a social media site. Two stories, two women[Read More…]
FOIA request reveals who has Mingo County-owned vehicles
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Forty-two Mingo County employees drive vehicles that are owned by the county, according to information resulting from one in a series of Freedom of Information Act requests filed by the Daily News. After being required to file an FOIA request to receive the hourly salaries of all[Read More…]
Hinton man longtime critic of black fly spraying
HINTON, W.Va. — For one resident along the New River, a hiatus from black fly spraying is nothing short of a victory, albeit a small one. James Earl “Squirrel” Wood has lived along the river more than 50 years, and for nearly 30 of those years, he’s been keeping records[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, May 12
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, May 12, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PRO-RUSSIAN INSURGENTS SAY EASTERN UKRAINE APPROVES SOVEREIGNTY Moscow[Read More…]
Attorney general alleges sexual abuse at Mingo school
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A lawsuit seeking a civil rights injunction has been filed by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey against Mingo County school officials, claiming they brushed aside allegations that two male students sexually abused female classmates and interfered with a state police investigation of the incidents. The lawsuit[Read More…]
Welch sign commemorates death of Sid Hatfield
WELCH, W.Va. — A sign commemorating the death of Sid Hatfield was erected at the McDowell County Courthouse in Welch Thursday. Sid Hatfield, the former sheriff of Matewan and his deputy Ed Chambers, were shot on August 1, 1921, on the courthouse steps in Welch, according to McDowell County Historical[Read More…]
Hinton native weathers first U.S. Senate hearing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hinton native Sylvia Mathews Burwell emerged mostly unscathed Thursday from the first of two hearings on her nomination to head the Health and Human Services department, even though her chief role will be to continue implementing the president’s controversial health-care law. Burwell, whose confirmation is likely, did[Read More…]
Logger charged in Kanawha park timber theft
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — David Bowen, 50, of Charleston, faces felony charges of wrongful injury to timber, destruction of property and obtaining property by false pretenses for allegedly stealing timber from Coonskin Park. An arrest warrant has been issued for a logger who allegedly stole timber from Coonskin Park last summer.[Read More…]
W.Va. school officials clear online testing kinks
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The first week of WESTEST 2 has gone smoothly despite the transition to online testing, area educators say. In Harrison County, there have been only minor complications with a few individual computers, but none have significantly delayed or prevented testing, Assistant Superintendent Wendy Imperial said. “I don’t[Read More…]