WHEELING, W.Va. — B.E. Taylor’s breakout regional hit 35 years ago was “Vitamin L,” and most people know the “L”stands for love, something the Wheeling singer spent his lifetime sharing not only with his fans, but also with those less fortunate. Taylor, who died Sunday at the age of 65[Read More…]
Month: August 2016
Don’t subsidize Uber in Wheeling
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling officials would like to persuade Uber, the international ride-sharing company, to operate in our city. That could provide new income for some local residents, while filling in some gaps in transportation services. Convincing Uber to operate in a city has become[Read More…]
WV outfitters fear flood images may deter tourists
BECKLEY, W.Va. — All indicators suggest the 2016 Gauley Season will offer optimal whitewater rafting, but some outfitters worry recent floods may prevent tourists from coming aboard. Over the six weeks that comprise some of the best whitewater rafting in America, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, will release[Read More…]
Many WV residents could see lower heating bills
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The state’s Public Service Commission anticipates lower gas bills for most West Virginians for the upcoming heating season, thanks to lower natural gas prices. After an initial review of the PSC’s “Purchased Gas Adjustment” cases recently filed, the commission is expected to lower gas bills for about[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Aug. 9
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP FACES FRESH GOP PUSHBACK The party’s nominee seeks to quell concerns he[Read More…]
Flood repairs overtook Kanawha school maintenance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the clock ticked down to today’s openings for most schools in Kanawha County, school system employees were working overtime on regular maintenance projects, a process made more difficult this year as workers also made repairs to schools damaged in the late June floods. Terry Hollandsworth, maintenance[Read More…]
‘It definitely hasn’t sunk in yet’ for WVU’s Thrasher
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ginny Thrasher can’t help herself. The West Virginia sophomore shooter loves cradling and staring at the Olympic gold medal she captured in Saturday’s women’s 10-meter air rifle competition. “It definitely hasn’t sunk in yet,” Thrasher said Sunday in a conference call with reporters. “For me, holding that[Read More…]
Tradition, product mix keep Blenko Glass going
MILTON, W.Va. — Much has changed in the glass-making business over the past century and hundreds of companies have gone by the wayside, but Blenko Glass in Milton has survived thanks to its dedication to old methods and what a company official calls its “split personality.” “Things have changed in[Read More…]
Wheeling native heads Parris Island Marine base
WHEELING, W.Va. — More than 19,000 Marines graduate each year from boot camp at Parris Island, S.C., and their training and molding as soldiers is now the duty and responsibility of a Wheeling native, Brig. Gen. Austin“Sparky” Renforth. Renforth — himself a Marine for more than 34 years — was[Read More…]
Wheeling must wait as Uber evaluates West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. — City council this week voted to formally ask Uber to consider launching operations in Wheeling, but it looks like Friendly City residents will have to wait to take advantage of the ridesharing service for the time being. Although optimistic about future expansion, a spokesperson for the company[Read More…]
