KEYSER, W.Va. — The Mineral County Development Authority Tuesday gave approval for Potomac State College of WVU to purchase eight lots, including the shell building, at the Fort Ashby Business and Technology Park. The motion strengthened what former Potomac State College president Dr. Len Colelli had presented to the state[Read More…]
Month: August 2016
Parkersburg vacant property registry now lists 400
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — About 400 houses that have sat empty for more than a year and are in violation of building codes are now on the City of Parkersburg’s vacant property registry. Several more that could have been registered were taken down by their owners, at least some in an[Read More…]
WV State Fair vendors raise family on the road
FAIRLEA, W.Va. — Avery Vonderheid has faithfully attended the State Fair of West Virginia since she was a little girl. Like many, Vonderheid says the fair holds a special place in her heart, as she’s made countless memories and friends through the years. But her memories are probably just a[Read More…]
GOP nominee for WV governor has drug crisis plan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senate president and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Cole released Tuesday a seven-point plan to combat the state’s growing drug addiction crisis. The plan calls for: • A special session of the legislature with drug addiction as the focus. • Harsher penalties and mandatory sentencing for “drug kingpins”[Read More…]
Williamson won’t let officers take cruisers home
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – At Thursday’s Williamson City Council meeting, council denied a request for Williamson Police officers to be allowed to take police cruisers home. Williamson Police Chief, Barry Blair made the request on behalf of the police department. Blair requested that if the council would not agree to allow[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Aug. 17
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP SHAKES UP CAMPAIGN STAFF AGAIN Slipping in the polls, the Republican presidential[Read More…]
Brew Skies Festival staged this weekend at Timberline Four Seasons Resort
Entertainment schedule and ticket information provided CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The many sounds and sights of Brew Skies Festival 2016 will be on display at Timberline Four Seasons Resort this weekend — Aug. 19-20 — as the family friendly, two-day event showcases performances from 23 musical acts, local food & artisan vendors, a newly added homebrew competition and craft breweries[Read More…]
Are voters getting the true Trump?
A Daily Mail editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Many adjectives have been used to describe Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his campaign style. Generally not heard are comments like “thoughtful,” “intelligent” or “good listener.” Yet that’s how John McNabb, a Charleston native and energy executive, describes Trump.[Read More…]
With revenues down, WV Lottery considers options
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — State lottery revenues have been decreasing steadily over the last five years, with an annual loss of about $250 million, according to information provided by the West Virginia Lottery. And the opening of a horse track/casino in National Harbor, Maryland, is expected to have an even deeper[Read More…]
Huntington sees 26 overdoses in one evening
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Around 3:30 p.m. Monday, reports of overdoses started pouring into Cabell County 911 Dispatch. By 9 p.m., 26 overdoses had been reported, more than Cabell County EMS responds to in a week. Cabell County EMS Director Gordon Merry said all the victims had been revived using naloxone;[Read More…]
