By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State and county election officials say they are satisfied that West Virginia’s voting systems are secure after several voting machines were successfully hacked at a hackers’ convention in Las Vegas. In July, hackers at the three-day Def Con security conference in[Read More…]
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WV counties that don’t pay jail bills could be costing counties that do
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail With several West Virginia counties failing to pay to house their inmates at the state’s regional jails, the counties that do pay may end up footing more of the costs, officials say. Thirteen counties are more than 90 days past due on their bills to[Read More…]
Mindfulness training to help first responders deal with opioid crisis
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Capt. Mark Strickland, EMS supervisor for the Charleston Fire Department, said he sleeps on his left side. Another firefighter and medic, Capt. Craig Matthews, said he normally faces north when he sleeps. At least, those are the smart-aleck answers they give when[Read More…]
Pros advise researching drug rehab facilities
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has not been shy in admitting it has a problem with addiction, and while that brings federal grant money and support, it could also attract predatory companies looking to capitalize off the opioid epidemic. “Sometimes when there is a business that[Read More…]
Experts say proposed federal budget cuts could hurt Panhandle’s economic engine
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Eastern Panhandle residents relying on federal assistance programs — including Medicaid, SNAP and PELL grants — will have to make do with less under proposed Congressional legislation aimed at cutting these and other federal assistance programs over the next 10 years, say[Read More…]
Tourism season extends into fall in Lewis County
By KRISTEN RENEAU The Exponent Telegram WESTON, W.Va. — For many areas in West Virginia, summer is a peak time in tourism, and fall sees a decrease. However, this isn’t necessarily the case in Lewis County. Their fall season kicks off with the Jackson’s Mill Jubilee and other events happening[Read More…]
Outdoor recreation bringing in money, jobs to state
By FRED PACE HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Outdoor recreation is bringing in billions of dollars and lots of jobs to Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, according to a new report by the Outdoor Industry Association. In West Virginia, outdoor recreation means 90,000 jobs and $9 billion in consumer spending, the[Read More…]
Fishermen don’t oppose hydroelectric plant at Pike Island Locks and Dam
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register YORKVILLE, Ohio — Fishing on a bright morning at the Pike Island Locks and Dam recreation area, Bridgeport resident Bobby Gillespie said he supports a $200 million hydroelectric plant at the site because he said it may help him hook a larger[Read More…]
Solving the ‘digital divide’: Sen. Capito addresses health care, technology in Mercer visit
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph ELGOOD, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito greeted people in Elgood Saturday when she stopped by for a new water line project groundbreaking ceremony. Capito spent the day in Mercer County, also making stops at Bluefield State College, Mercer County Airport and the DISH[Read More…]
Grow Appalachia gets people in touch with roots
By JD CHARLES For The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — In years past, many residents of Appalachia depended upon home-grown produce, especially during lean times, to help feed the family even after the agrarian family farming era was over and the Industrial Revolution had transformed the nation. Many folks would grow[Read More…]
