Staff report The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and SCORE, a nonprofit that helps small businesses get off the ground, are partnering up to assist new farmers. The initiative will focus on veterans, women and socially disadvantaged Americans who are trying to start a farm[Read More…]
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Bonds approved for Cacapon State Park construction
By JOHN McVEY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Vav. — It has taken a little more than five years, but a multi-million dollar expansion project at Cacapon State Park is finally getting underway. At its July 20 board meeting, the West Virginia Economic Development Authority approved up to $25 million in bonds[Read More…]
Trump administration rejects coal protection pleas
Staff and wire reports The Herald-Dispatch WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has rejected a coal industry push to issue a rarely used emergency order protecting coal-fired power plants. The U.S. Department of Energy has decided the order is unnecessary, and the White House agrees, according to The Associated Press. The Energy Department[Read More…]
Uber hits the streets running in Wheeling
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — No longer will city resident Frank Haller need to drive all the way to Pittsburgh to pick up passengers seeking Uber transportation because the ridesharing service is now online in Wheeling. Haller, who said at one point recently he[Read More…]
WV trooper may have had sex with murder case witness
By COURTNEY HESSLER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Evidence gathered by a defense attorney’s office indicates a West Virginia State Police trooper who investigated a murder case in Cabell County had a sexual relationship with a witness in the case. The evidence includes text messages, photos and a recorded phone call[Read More…]
Randolph County Fair begins today
Staff report The Inter-Mountain BEVERLY, W.Va. — Family fun is on tap as the Randolph County Fair begins today at Camp Pioneer. The headline attraction today will be the Demolition Derby, which will offer thrills and crashes beginning at 7:30 p.m. A Kids Power Wheels Derby will be offered before[Read More…]
Powerball jackpot up to $700M
Submitted to The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The estimated jackpot amount for today’s Powerball drawing is up to $700 million with a cash value of $443.3 million, making it the second largest lottery jackpot in American history. “We are definitely excited about the large jackpot and would love to see[Read More…]
Little Coal Poker Float set for Saturday
HD Media The Logan Banner MADISON, W.Va. — The Little Coal River Branch of the Coal River Group will be holding a family friendly fundraising event on Saturday, Aug. 26, to promote tourism and use of the of the Little Coal River. The Little Coal Poker Float is a fund raising[Read More…]
New podcast: Saturday Morning Quarterbacks
By AUSTIN WEIFORD The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — In a continuing effort to expand our digital content, The Register-Herald is proud to announce our upcoming podcast, Saturday Morning Quarterbacks. Sports Reporter Tyler Jackson and Sports Editor Gary Fauber will break down high school football events in our coverage area, including[Read More…]
Charleston’s Civil War soldier statues erected with private funds
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As Confederate monuments across the country have been toppled, removed and attracted the attention of neo-Nazis and counter-protesters, Charleston’s Stonewall Jackson monument remains standing, though it has been the focal point of two protests over as many weeks. The September 27, 1910[Read More…]
