JACKSON’S MILL, W.Va. — Dominion Resources employees donated nearly 1,000 hours of work Wednesday to help revitalize Jackson’s Mill before the onset of the upcoming 4-H camping season. “It was fabulous what they did. It was tremendous, and we are so appreciative,” said Steve Bonanno, dean and director of the[Read More…]
Month: May 2015
Weston teacher relates battle with Lyme Disease
WESTON, W.Va. — A tiny black tick, something sometimes too small to be noticed, is enough to change someone’s life, says Jena Whiston, a Lewis County High School English and broadcasting teacher who was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Whiston visited St. Patrick’s Elementary School Wednesday to educate third- through sixth-grade[Read More…]
WVU changes for student, Greek life should go further
An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The list of anniversaries that lie in wait always seems to get longer. Sadly, most of them are tragic, the sort many wish they could remember to forget. Just this past year, another one of that variety was etched in stone. This week, WVU’s new[Read More…]
Teen’s fruitless job search sign of big W.Va. problem
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Josh Gardner said he’s looked “everywhere” for a job. When pressed a bit harder about where “everywhere” includes, the 19-year-old rattles off fast food joints, grocery and convenience stores and even a car wash and landscaping company. “If there is a help wanted sign, I am filling[Read More…]
Blankenship trial should be held in Beckley
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The latest in the lead-up to the Don Blankenship trial is that prosecutors claim the former Massey Energy Co. chief doesn’t actually “own” a home in Las Vegas, and shouldn’t be allowed to vacation there over the Memorial Day holiday. They also say[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, May 14
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, May 14, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. SAFETY TECHNOLOGY MIGHT HAVE PREVENTED AMTRAK CRASH “We[Read More…]
Reid-Smith serving as Strawberry Festival parade marshal
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Randall Reid-Smith, commissioner of the W.Va. Division of Culture and History, will serve as the honorary parade marshal for the West Virginia Strawberry Festival’s Grand Feature Parade this Saturday in Buckhannon. Marking its 74th year of celebrating the strawberry, the Strawberry Festival’s Grand Feature Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday down Strawberry Lane. Reid-Smith[Read More…]
WVPA Hall of Fame accepting nominations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is accepting nominations for the West Virginia Press Association’s Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame committee welcomes written nominations, which must include a brief biographical sketch. In order to be nominated and elected to the Hall of Fame, a person had[Read More…]
WVPA accepting nominees for Adam R. Kelly Premier Journalist Award
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is accepting nominations for the Adam R. Kelly Premier Journalist Award. The Adam R. Kelly Premier Journalist Award is the most prestigious award presented by the West Virginia Press Association. The award was established in 1991 in memory of the late Adam R.[Read More…]
W.Va. state GOP kicks off anti-Jim Justice campaign
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Even before Jim Justice left the stage where he announced his Democratic candidacy for governor Monday, the state Republican Executive Committee had sent e-mails attacking Justice on several fronts, including accusations of not paying fines stemming from violations at his coal mine operations, having tax breaks for[Read More…]
