Month: October 2014

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Oct. 14

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. NEARLY 70 MEDICS CARED FOR DEAD EBOLA VICTIM IN[Read More…]

New projects to lead to higher W.Va. gas royalties

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – With new, multi-billion dollar projects in the works and pipelines under consideration, it won’t be long before Ohio Valley mineral rights owners could start to see a significant jump in their royalty checks. The latest announcement that could benefit local residents is the Dominion Resources Cove Point[Read More…]

Young cheerleaders compete in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Tri-State Youth Football League cheer competition was conducted Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

Marriage ruling is first step toward equal rights

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An issue that has been contentious in West Virginia and many other states took a dramatic shift last week when same-sex couples in the Mountain State were allowed to receive marriage licenses and wed. While opponents of gay marriage hold out hope[Read More…]

New Guard center in Buckhannon now open

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Although a little behind schedule, the Army National Guard Readiness Center and the Event Center at Brushy Fork are ready for occupancy. The $13.15 million joint project, with input and funding from local, state and federal agencies, originally was set for completion in August. It is located[Read More…]

Urban agriculture grows in Charleston’s backyards

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Behind an inconspicuous home on Lewis Street, there’s something becoming a more common sight in Charleston — chickens. Eight New Hampshire red hens reside in their own coop behind the East End home of Sarah Saville, who’s part of a small, but growing group of chicken owners[Read More…]

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