An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Signs going up around Parkersburg have sparked some debate about the best ways to help those who sometimes seek money at busy intersections. The signs read “Please do not contribute to the drug & alcohol problem by giving to[Read More…]
Month: October 2014
Troubled Huntington councilman resigns
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Embattled Huntington City Councilman Pete Gillespie tendered his resignation from the council in a two-sentence letter received by the city clerk Tuesday. Gillespie, in the letter, expressed “deep regret” at resigning. “I have greatly enjoyed my time serving the citizens of Huntington but feel it is in[Read More…]
Citizens have role to play in Home Rule experiment
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — With the announcement of 16 additional cities — including five in North Central West Virginia — allowed to participate in the Home Rule program, it will be interesting to see where this experiment in government leads. With the goal of improving[Read More…]
W.Va. officials won’t release oil shipment data
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials on Wednesday formally refused to make public more detailed information provided by CSX Corp. about the company’s shipments of crude oil through communities in the state. The state’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management deleted key details — the amounts, routes and frequency[Read More…]
Historic Charleston building to be redeveloped
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A historic and key downtown Charleston building is on track for redevelopment. In mid-August, the Charleston Urban Renewal Authority purchased the former DuPont Hotel on Summers Street for $650,000. Now, the authority is trying to figure out how to move forward. “In spite of the fact it’s[Read More…]
Capito, Tennant used these words most in debate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Amid all of the back and forth at Tuesday night’s debate for U.S. Senate, which words did Rep. Shelley Moore Capito and Secretary of State Natalie Tennant use the most? Capito, a Republican, and Democrat Tennant sparred over jobs, immigration, health care and terrorism. While both women have[Read More…]
First Mercer County tornado since 1965 confirmed
SPANISHBURG, W.Va. — A woman and her child escaped death Wednesday when their home was hit by Mercer County’s first confirmed tornado in almost 50 years. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Blacksburg,Va. surveyed the damage at Little Rich Creek Road near Spanishburg Wednesday morning to determine whether a[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Oct. 9
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. U.S. ANNOUNCES EXPANDED EBOLA SCREENING AT AIRPORTSThe checks will[Read More…]
Mercer County mother, child hurt in possible tornado
SPANISHBURG, W.Va. – A 4-year-old child was found early Wednesday morning between a mattress and a box spring in the wreckage of a mobile home that was destroyed by a suspected tornado in Mercer County. His mother was located about 80-feet away. Both the child, and his mother, was hospitalized[Read More…]
The week in West Virginia history: Oct. 16-22
Editor’s Note: The WVPA is posting this material for readers and as a convenience to our member newspapers. Charleston, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Oct. 16, 1859: John Brown and his[Read More…]