An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Did you notice the special section wrapped around today’s edition of the Times West Virginian? The commemorative section, full of stories and photographs, features eight pages about the grand opening of the new West Virginia State Office Building in downtown Fairmont.[Read More…]
Month: July 2015
Mineral Wells residents clean up after flooding
MINERAL WELLS, W.Va. — The sounds of floodwaters roaring through Lincolnshire and Woodridge Plantation Sunday night turned to sounds of water washing mud from homes, garages and cars Tuesday afternoon as residents began to put their lives back together following the flash flooding. The vehicles which had poured into the[Read More…]
Dog saved after nearly two weeks in W.Va. cave
BAKERTON, W.Va. — A stray dog trapped in a cave for nearly two weeks is now safe and sound, due to the efforts of local animal control officers, firefighters and medics. Lyn Sisler, a resident of Bakerton, called the Jefferson County Animal Control office Monday, and said she had been[Read More…]
W.Va. oil, gas academy reflects namesake’s values
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — For Buckhannon-Upshur High School student Bryson Fluke, being at the Tom Dunn Leadership Academy this week has a special meaning. Dunn, who passed away four years ago, was an oil and gas industry leader in the state. He was a charismatic man whose friends loved him enough[Read More…]
GOP leaders standing firm on prevailing wage flap
WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate President Bill Cole said GOP leaders likely will introduce a repeal of the state’s prevailing wage on the first day of the 2016 legislative session if they remain unsatisfied with a state agency’s efforts to recalculate the wage. There’s been a battle brewing since[Read More…]
Have kayak, will travel in floodwaters
Utica Shale reserves larger than originally thought
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The amount of recoverable natural gas in the Utica Shale significantly exceeds previous estimates, according to a West Virginia University-led study released Tuesday. The two-year geological study was conducted by the Appalachian Oil and Natural Gas Research Consortium, a program within WVU’s National Research Center for Coal[Read More…]
Manchin hopeful on Iran deal; Republicans skeptical
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s lone congressional Democrat said Tuesday that, although he was waiting to pass judgment on the nuclear agreement reached by the United States, Iran and several other nations, he was pleased that diplomats had reached the agreement in the first place. Republicans from West Virginia also[Read More…]
Ambulances among flood losses in Lincoln County
YAWKEY, W.Va. — Sections of Lincoln County were still underwater Tuesday afternoon after flash flooding from storm after storm, leaving residents scrambling to clean up before more rain. The Lincoln emergency medical services station in Yawkey lost two ambulances in the flooding, said paramedic John Browning. “It happened so fast that[Read More…]
WVPA Convention 2015 registration/room deadline near
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the registration deadline nearing, it’s time to register for the West Virginia Press Association’s Convention 2015. The program and registration information for WVPA Convention 2015 is attached. 2015 WVPA Convention program The WVPA staff is excited about the opportunities provided by having the newspaper industry convention in Charleston[Read More…]
