BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — The plane is set, the veterans are ready and the guardians have been trained. Everything is in place for Saturday’s Clarksburg Honor Flight, which will take 92 veterans to Washington, D.C., at no cost to them so they can visit the memorials that were built in their[Read More…]
Month: May 2014
W.Va. spill cost water company millions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — American Water Works Company Inc., the parent company of West Virginia American Water, said Wednesday the Freedom Industries chemical spill cost the company $5.9 million in lost revenue and additional expenses during the first three months of the year. Despite the spill, though, the company was able to[Read More…]
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Regulators reconsider Kanawha River through Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia regulators plan to propose a major water quality change that would designate the Kanawha River through Charleston for potential use as a public drinking-water source, state Department of Environmental Protection officials said Wednesday. The action, if approved by lawmakers, could remove a legal hurdle that[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, May 8
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, May 8, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PUTIN SOUNDS CONCILIATORY NOTE He declares that Russia[Read More…]
Employment Opportunity: WVPA looking for talented newspaper/media professional
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association has an opening for a newspaper/media industry professional or recent college graduate with excellent communication skills and a willingness to embrace the future of journalism and media. The position would work with advertising, marketing, design, online news operations and member services. The WVPA goal[Read More…]
Stadelman to serve as Governor’s director of communications
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced today Chris Stadelman will serve as the director of communications for the Governor’s Office, effective May 16, 2014. “I have worked closely with Chris in the past and I believe he brings valuable knowledge and experience to our team,” Gov. Tomblin said.[Read More…]
Get the news home delivered at the speed of light
WEIRTON, W.Va. — Readers of The Weirton Daily Times will have even more ways to enjoy the area’s most comprehensive report of news and information when the newspaper launches its digital edition on May 15. Print newspaper subscribers also will be able to read a digital version of the newspaper[Read More…]
Jim Justice is lone bidder for New River Mega Site
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A piece of Raleigh County property described as “the perfect location” for the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s Mega Site is on the table after the official bid opening Tuesday morning. James C. Justice Companies Inc., the lone bidder, offered up 2,450 acres of land[Read More…]
Clayton Lockett’s murder victim had a name
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Forty-three minutes. A lot can be accomplished within that time frame. It’s a one-way trip up Interstate 79 to Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. It’s an hour-long television program, if you fast forward the commercials. You can walk two miles at a leisurely pace.[Read More…]