An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — In the newspaper business, every day offers unique challenges. Whether it is as basic as gathering the news and taking photographs or choosing story placement on Page 1, much planning and thought goes into producing each edition. Tuesday, though, offered an unusual[Read More…]
Month: April 2015
Huntington man consulted actor for blind TV role
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When Joe Strechay was on the set for the new Netflix series “Daredevil,” he was well taken care of. That’s because lead actor Charlie Cox made sure of it. “The lead actor sets the tone, and Charlie Cox is an amazing individual,” the Huntington resident said. “He[Read More…]
W.Va. seeing more natural gas severance revenue
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Seven North Central West Virginia counties received a combined $4 million in natural gas severance tax revenues in 2014. That’s according to the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA), which released the information Tuesday. Corky DeMarco, the association’s executive director, said the numbers are based[Read More…]
AARP hosting “Money Smart Week” events
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A weeklong campaign designed to help people better manage their money is underway. State AARP officials are holding their sixth annual “Money Smart Week,” this week. The campaign will include 75 different events and educational sessions throughout West Virginia. “For more than 50 years, AARP has been[Read More…]
Feds send $5 million for weather-damaged roads
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia will receive $5 million in emergency relief funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help pay for a portion of nearly $65 million in damages to the state’s roads after recent rainstorms and inclement weather. “These funds are vital to helping the people of West[Read More…]
W.Va. police amp up hunt for distracted drivers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Governor’s Highway Safety Program is providing money to local law enforcement to crack down on distracted drivers in West Virginia. The West Virginia Division of Highways provided $1 million to the program for fiscal year 2015 for education, awareness and enforcement programs throughout the state, according to[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, April 22
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ITALIAN PREMIER PRESSES EU ON MIGRANT REFORM Matteo[Read More…]
W.Va. Oil and Gas Severance Tax doubles in 2014
W.Va. counties and cities share more than $13 million CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia oil and natural gas industry paid more than $188.3 million in severance taxes in 2014, more than doubling the $79.2 million paid in 2013, according to a review of information provided by West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue and the[Read More…]
Marshall group starts Pride Week with ‘marriages’
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University LAMBDA Society represented the gay community Monday by unofficially marrying couples to start off Pride Week. West Virginia became one of 37 states to legalize gay marriage Oct. 9, 2014. Britta Aquirre, vice president of the LAMBDA Society, said anyone could be married, and to[Read More…]
Capital grounds in full color
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The grounds of the state capital complex in are full bloom as the flower beds around the Capitol offer visitors a colorful welcome.
