An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2015, an important measure aimed at ensuring coal miners receive the benefits they’ve earned and deserve, merits prompt approval and passage by lawmakers in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.[Read More…]
Month: October 2015
Experts debate impact of Blankenship prosecution
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As jury selection continues for the trial in the criminal case against former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship, mine safety advocates say such prosecutions are extremely rare and that they hope the landmark case helps discourage other coal industry executives from condoning lawbreaking in the mines. “I[Read More…]
Sternwheeler to test Huntington as river tour base
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington may have a permanent new fall attraction, depending on the success of a 10-day test run starting at the end of the month. The Marietta, Ohio-based Valley Gem Sternwheeler riverboat will be docked at the west end of Harris Riverfront Park from Oct. 29 through Nov.[Read More…]
Firm investing $30 million in Wheeling housing
WHEELING, W.Va. — If you’ve been hearing the name “Woda Group” around Wheeling more often lately, there’s a good reason. Over the past 18 months, the company has announced about $30 million worth of housing projects around the city. Those projects – the Stone Center Lofts and Boury Lofts downtown,[Read More…]
Columbia plans yet another gas pipeline in W.Va.
WHEELING, W.Va. — Columbia Pipeline Group plans to ship 2.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day southward from Marshall County via its $2 billion Mountaineer XPress pipeline project. The company formally notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it will file the application for the Mountaineer project in[Read More…]
Fairmont newspaper ‘wears’ pink with a purpose
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — That old newspaper joke — what’s black and white and read all over? — just doesn’t apply today. This newspaper is pink. It was on purpose. It is pink with purpose. We have rolls of newsprint by the ton stored at the Times West Virginian’s offices. In[Read More…]
Thank you for letting us earn your appreciation
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — At the Times West Virginian, we attempt each day to earn your appreciation. It’s in keeping with the theme of National Newspaper Week, which runs from today through Saturday and celebrates the “Power of the Press.” We like to think of[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Oct. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. TORRENTIAL RAIN SWAMPS HUNDREDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES, BUSINESSES Emergency crews rescue scores[Read More…]
Mine operators must not ignore safety regulations
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia coal mines, fighting for their lives, had better not be giving the federal government any excuses to crack down on them. Sadly, that seems to be the case, at least in the safety department. During August, Mountain State[Read More…]
Boone County to sue over ambulance authority loan
MADISON, W.Va. — Boone County Commissioner voted unanimously to file a lawsuit to recover an illegal personal loan given to Boone County Ambulance Authority Director Randy Lengyel. “I write to seek authorization from the Boone County Commission to file suit in the name of the Boone County Commission in order[Read More…]
