WESTON, W.Va. — Area residents gathered in the Jackson’s Mill Assembly Hall Tuesday night to learn more about the impact of natural gas drilling and development in the region. The public forum was put on by a group of concerned residents representing multiple counties, and the event drew a couple hundred[Read More…]
Month: November 2014
Wife says Charleston cop lost job over pastry
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The wife of a former Charleston police officer says he was forced to resign from the department for neglecting to pay for a pastry he ate at a 7-Eleven. Charleston Police Chief Brent Webster acknowledged that the officer, Billy Helmbright, left the department earlier this month but[Read More…]
W.Va. Toyota plant celebrates $90 million new line
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Employees at Toyota Motor Manufacturing’s Buffalo plant celebrated Tuesday as the first six-speed high-torque automatic transmission came off the plant’s second automatic transmission line, capping a nearly $90 million investment in the facility. Toyota announced in August 2013 that it would spend $90 million to add an[Read More…]
Charleston holds 73rd annual Veterans Day parade
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Those who served their country were recognized Tuesday morning at the 73rd annual Kanawha Valley Veterans Day Parade, which began on Capitol Street and wound through downtown Charleston. The event honored veterans of all branches of the military. Any veteran who wished to do so was invited[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Nov. 12
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. U.S., CHINA MAKE KEY CLIMATE CHANGE PLEDGESThe world’s top[Read More…]
Thank you: Pause to appreciate veterans’ sacrifice
An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it[Read More…]
Kanawha judge appoints temporary prosecutor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants leaves office Thursday, his Chief of Staff Chuck Miller will take his place on a temporary basis, Kanawha County commissioners decided Monday. Miller will serve for up to 30 days until commissioners appoint a prosecutor to fulfill the rest of Plants’[Read More…]
Now Manchin must move beyond ‘No Labels’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Now that the dust is settling from last week’s sea change election, eyes turn toward West Virginia’s most prominent “No Labels” guy. Senator Joe Manchin is his own label. That’s good since his official political party brand is in big trouble. After Election Night, Manchin looked like a quarterback[Read More…]
Tomblin proposes 24-hour drug abuse call center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time, West Virginians with questions about behavior health services will have a place to call at all hours of the day and night. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced Monday that the state plans to set up a 24-hour call center that will refer people[Read More…]
Sculptor recounts saga of W.Va. veterans memorial
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For Charleston sculptor Joe Mullins, building a memorial to honor West Virginia’s war dead turned out to be a more than 10-year battle. Mullins recounted the sometimes tumultuous history of the West Virginia Veterans Memorial Monday at a meeting of the Charleston Rotary. The state war memorial,[Read More…]