HINTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s State Parks system is revving up to offer electric car drivers more reason to stop at some of the state’s natural wonders. Working with the West Virginia Division of Energy, the state’s park system received a grant through the United States Department of Energy to[Read More…]
Month: June 2016
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, June 16
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 16, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT NIGHTCLUB SHOOTER DID IN FINAL HOURS BEFORE RAMPAGE Orlando gunman Omar Mateen[Read More…]
Wood County airport recommends ViaAir as carrier
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Flights from the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport will go to Charlotte, N.C., starting this fall if the U.S. Department of Transportation accepts a recommendation from the airport’s marketing board. The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport Authority voted 3-0 Tuesday to recommend ViaAir from among five airlines bidding to[Read More…]
State Treasurer’s unclaimed property effort surpasses fiscal 2015 totals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer John Perdue’s unclaimed property division has already returned $12.2 million during fiscal 2016, easily surpassing fiscal 2015’s $9.1 million figure. The surge represents a 34 percent increase in dollar value and 1,300 additional claims filed than in fiscal 2015, with nearly an entire month to[Read More…]
Martinsburg mayor wins fifth term
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Mayor George Karos and five councilmen were re-elected in Martinsburg’s municipal election Tuesday. In addition, two new members of the City Council were voted into office. In the race for the mayor’s seat, Karos was challenged by current Ward 4 City Council member H.D. Boyd. Karos won[Read More…]
Morgan County suspect had anti-government views
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The suspect accused of shooting and killing three men in Morgan County on Monday had statements on his social media account indicating he hated authority and was extremely dissatisfied with the country. Morgan County Sheriff Vince Shambaugh says Erick Shute, 32, used a military grade assault[Read More…]
Telecom service firm to add 60-70 workers in Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. — IBEX Global Solutions is working to expand locally and will be looking for a large number of new employees in the process. IBEX Global recruiter Jeff Canfield said, “We are expanding our business; our client is expanding and we’re looking to hire, on top of our current[Read More…]
WV spending cuts limited again
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — What has happened in Charleston during the past few months is a crying shame, but not for the reason cited by some observers, including a few of those in the press. Approval Tuesday of a new state budget by the West Virginia[Read More…]
WV quilt documentation project turns up treasures
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — A signature quilt believed to be 100 years old and made by women from West Milford United Methodist churches in Harrison County has a rich history to tell about the hundreds of people associated with it and the money it generated. The quilt was “discovered” as part[Read More…]
Via Air tapped as new carrier for Bridgeport airport
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Area residents may soon be able to fly direct from Clarksburg to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, as well as to Charlotte, North Carolina, with one stop. Benedum Airport Authority will recommend to the U.S. Department of Transportation that Via Air become North Central West Virginia Airport’s new Essential[Read More…]
