MAN, W.Va. — A Moonshine War of sorts flared up at Man Town Hall on Monday evening, May 11, when several residents with opposing viewpoints spoke their piece in regards to a new distillery set to open up in the Man area. Chris Trent, a friend of the management of[Read More…]
Month: May 2015
Jim Justice stops by three W.Va. cities to discuss race
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — When asked why he would want to enter the political arena and run for governor, West Virginia native Jim Justice said the answer was an easy one – his love for the state. After filing his pre-candidacy paperwork Tuesday, Justice traveled to Martinsburg as part of his[Read More…]
PSC wants info to justify AEP power plant closings
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — American Electric Power officials maintain they need to close three West Virginia coal-fired power plants by May 31 to comply with U.S Environmental Protection Agency standards, but state regulators want the firm to justify whether it is the appropriate course of action. AEP spokeswoman Carmen Prati-Miller said[Read More…]
Focus on issues in governor’s race
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Other than pledging to bring new jobs to West Virginia and overhaul state government, Jim Justice has said little about the issues in his campaign for governor. He plans to discuss them with consultants before releasing a platform, he said Monday. Once[Read More…]
Strawberry Pie Week more than 30-year tradition
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — If there’s a strawberry shortage in the United States soon, it could be because they have all been used to make pies at Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti House. “I can’t remember not coming here for Strawberry Pie Week,” said Carolyn Fannin, 68, of Flatwoods, Kentucky. “We came[Read More…]
State makes progress for biking enthusiasts
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia still has a steep hill to climb in terms of being one of the most bicycle-friendly states in the country, but it appears to be making some progress, according to new state-by-state rankings. In its 2015 annual report released Monday, the[Read More…]
WVU’s PRT shuts down till August for upgrades
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU’s Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system will continue to modernize in summer through system upgrades and maintenance activities, such as the installation of new train control infrastructure and the replacement of select electrical gear. To accomplish this, PRT operations were shut down Sunday and will resume Aug. 10.[Read More…]
Patriot Coal again seeks bankruptcy protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Patriot Coal on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying the company is trying to come up with another reorganization plan less than two years after emerging from a previous court-supervised financial makeover. Lawyers for Scott Depot-based Patriot filed the petition at about 8 a.m. in U.S.[Read More…]
Top few greyhound breeders get bulk of payments
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Racing Commission gave more than $10 million to individuals and businesses in the last two years through the state’s Greyhound Breeding Development Fund, with more than half the money going to a small group, according to a public records request. The finding comes after[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, May 13
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. INVESTIGATION STARTS AFTER AMTRAK TRAIN DERAILS IN PHILADELPHIA,[Read More…]
