Month: November 2014

WVU suspends Greek activities in wake of incidents

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fraternity and sorority activities have been suspended at West Virginia University after a student was hospitalized following an incident at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house late Wednesday night. WVU student Nolan Burch, 18, of Buffalo, New York, was still in the Intensive Care unit at Ruby Memorial[Read More…]

WVU pledge in critical condition after frat event

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University freshman Nolan Burch, 18, was hospitalized after a “catastrophic medical emergency” at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house late Wednesday night. Morgantown Police Department responded to an unknown medical emergency at approximately 11:52 p.m. Wednesday night. The first officer to arrive at the scene performed[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Nov. 14

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. HAGEL SEEKING CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT OF NUKESThe defense secretary’s[Read More…]

West Virginia DMV honored for secure license program 

       CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  West Virginia’s Division of Motor Vehicles has received a national honor for its implementation of the state’s secure driver’s license and secure ID cards program. The award was presented Thursday at the DMV’s headquarters by Brian Zimmer, president of the Coalition for a Secure Driver’s License. The coalition describes itself as a “non-partisan, not[Read More…]

Mingo school board regains local control

DELBARTON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Board of Education (BOE) regained local control after nine years under the guidance of the West Virginia State Board (WVSBE) on Wednesday morning. The West Virginia State Board of Education (WVSBE) held a meeting at Mingo Central Comprehensive High School and relinquished local control[Read More…]

Sign recalls Weirton’s Hollywood connections

WEIRTON, W.Va. —  Lifetime Weirton native Sarah Brancazio Lemasters wanted to draw visitors’ attention to outstanding moments in her hometown’s history, so she contacted Mayor George J. Kondik with an idea for a sign highlighting some of the movies that have been filmed in the city throughout the years. Ward[Read More…]

W.Va. town seeks spot of TLC for giant teapot

CHESTER, W.Va. — It may be the “World’s Largest Teapot,” but size isn’t always the most important thing. In the case of Chester’s most famous landmark, unmistakable at the junction of Carolina Avenue and U.S. Route 30, it’s condition that counts. “My goal is to get this all fixed,” said[Read More…]

W.Va. legislators should keep SCORE-ing

An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The news that the Legislature may abandon the SCORE initiative following the Republican takeover of both the House of Delegates and the state Senate is premature. SCORE is the handiwork of Senate President Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall, and even though his tenure in[Read More…]

KFC takes issue with West Virginia political ad

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Kentucky Fried Chicken has asked a political action group to cease using likenesses of its trademarks in campaign material that lampooned a Republican candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates. Delegate-elect John Kelly of Parkersburg, a Republican who ran in the 10th Delegate District and won,[Read More…]

Wheeling service firm begins expansion hiring

WHEELING, W.Va. — Williams Lea Group officials today plan to begin hiring the 100 new workers they need for their expanding operations inside the downtown Wheeling Stone Center, as the company that performs business services for numerous law firms and banks continues growing. On Wednesday, company leaders joined Wheeling Mayor[Read More…]

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