Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The photography staff at the Gazette-Mail selected some of their favorite shots from 2017 to share as the year comes to a close. Wednesday features selections from Kenny Kemp and F. Brian Ferguson. Thursday will include selections from Chris Dorst and Craig Hudson. See the[Read More…]
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West Virginia DEP, DNR accepting used Christmas trees for use as fish habitat
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — No use for a Christmas tree after the holidays? Two state agencies will take it for a fish-friendly purpose. The state Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) and the Division of Natural Resources will be accepting donated Christmas trees at Charleston’s Capitol[Read More…]
West Virginia shoppers pick up right where they left off
By LEAH NESTOR The Exponent Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Even on the day after Christmas, holiday shopping has yet to die down. CP Gifts employee Judy Eli said there were plenty of people checking for sales Tuesday at Meadowbrook Mall, and she expected an increase throughout the day. She said[Read More…]
West Virginia correctional officers accused of sexual abuse against female inmates
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three women say three correctional officers sexually abused them while they were in the state’s custody, according to three lawsuits filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court Tuesday. At the time they say they experienced sexual harassment and abuse, two of the women[Read More…]
As number of child abuse and neglect cases mount, prosecutor seeks grant for help
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — Outside funding is being sought so Mercer County’s prosecuting attorney can hire another attorney to help with the huge number of child abuse and neglect cases fueled by the state’s ongoing drug epidemic. The Mercer County Commission approved the Mercer County[Read More…]
WVU engineering developing tech for use on farms, underground and beyond
By CONOR GRIFFITH The State Journal MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two faculty members at WVU’s Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources plan for their research to have out-of-this-world applications. Associate professors in mechanical and aerospace engineering Jason Gross and Yu Gu were recently awarded nearly $300,000 in funding[Read More…]
Officials prepare for implementation of West Virginia voter ID law
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Mac Warner announced the launch of a new program this month to educate the public on the state’s new voter identification law, which goes into effect Jan. 1. The “Be Registered & Be Ready to Vote” campaign will help educate voters on the[Read More…]
Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia warns parents about ‘loot boxes’
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An organization aiming to help people with gambling addiction is warning West Virginia parents about “loot boxes” in mobile games. Sheila Moran, director of communications with The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia, said loot boxes are ways for kids to[Read More…]
West Virginia liquor law bars New Year’s Eve sales — it’s Sunday
By JESSICA BROVERMAN The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Local liquor stores in the state could be faced with a reduction in sales this New Year’s Eve due to the festivities falling on Sunday, which will prohibit the purchase of liquor. Though the holiday will cause a fluctuation[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, December 27
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHY TRUMP’S APPALACHIAN SUPPORTERS STILL BACK HIM Trump’s backers cheer on his controversial fights with[Read More…]
