An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — There are stretches of major highways in West Virginia where one can drive for half an hour without encountering pothole-free pavement. There are bridges in our state, including some in our area, that have been on borrowed time for years. Any questions[Read More…]
Month: May 2014
St. Joseph’s medical campus in Parkersburg to close
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Camden Clark Medical Center’s St. Joseph’s Campus will close by the end of November, resulting in about 60 employees losing their jobs, hospital officials announced Tuesday. Consolidation of the Memorial and St. Joseph’s campuses was announced in 2012, with the change expected to take effect in the[Read More…]
Wood County board OKs ATV park construction
VOLCANO, W.Va. — The Mountwood Park board members voted to approve the creation of a 605-acre all-terrain vehicle park on the north side of U.S. 50 during its Monday meeting, officials said. Construction of the ATV park is expected to begin in the next two weeks, said Mountwood Park Board[Read More…]
Retired professor endows WVU food bank
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University professor emeritus has created the Nath Student Food Pantry Endowment through the WVU Foundation to assist the University food bank, “The Rack.” Joginder Nath retired from the University in 2009 after completing more than forty years of service as a genetics professor. Nath[Read More…]
ATV safety training classes offered in Williamson
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – As ATV riding season approaches in Mingo County, ATV safety instructor courses are being taught in Williamson to ensure all participants in the sport are well prepared. West Virginia University 4-H Extension Agent Mark Whitt has been leading these courses, with a main goal of having more[Read More…]
DNR correct in cracking down on exotic species
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Most people would consider housing a lion, tiger or wolf in their backyard to be a poor choice, one that comes with not just potential legal liability, but the real possibility of being mauled or eaten. Apparently, in this day and age, quite[Read More…]
Audit of ex-attorney general finds irregularities
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An audit of former Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s final 18 months in office turned up irregularities in 10 areas, including lack of internal controls over purchasing and fuel cards, non-compliance with internal travel policies, improper reporting of employee income and lack of internal controls over collection of[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, May 21
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GOP VOTERS MOSTLY CHOOSE MILDER CONSERVATIVES Tuesday’s primary[Read More…]
Two Mingo boys charged in school sex abuse case
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Two Mingo County boys now face criminal charges stemming from an investigation of sexual-abuse allegations. The Mingo County prosecutor’s office has filed juvenile petitions against the boys. Prosecuting Attorney Teresa Maynard told the Daily News that although she cannot provide specifics because the suspects are juveniles, the[Read More…]
Raleigh citizens tip off authorities to illegal dumps
BECKLEY, W.Va. — It should go without saying that taking trash into an unpopulated area instead of properly disposing of it is a poor decision, but according to the Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority many people still practice illegal dumping. John Dunn, Raleigh County Litter Control officer, said that one[Read More…]
