CHARLESTON, W.Va — Across the Mountain State, winter weather is quickly approaching. Whether you are someone who dreads cold mornings and frosty nights, or you love the cheer and chill that comes with a new snowfall, the season will arrive with or without our approval. As we linger in this mixed time[Read More…]
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WV farm’s maple sugar ranked best at international conference
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — It was a sweet surprise when the family behind Family Roots Farm entered their maple sugar and syrup into the North American Maple Syrup Council’s 2015 international conference. Not only was the Wellsburg farm’s maple sugar named the best among maple sugar entered, its maple syrup received[Read More…]
Marshall County chemical plant mishap injures 11
NATRIUM, W.Va. — At least 11 workers were injured in an industrial accident at the Axiall Corp. chemical plant Tuesday morning. According to a statement from Axiall spokesperson Megan Wainzierl, 11 contract workers were injured as a result of an accident involving a coal-fired boiler at the plant around 7[Read More…]
WVU-Marshall game to have in-state flavor
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — There is a distinct, maybe even somewhat unusual recipe followed by head coach Dan D’Antoni when putting together the Marshall men’s basketball team that will play 20th-ranked WVU on Thursday, Dec. 17, in Charleston. The Thundering Herd (3-6), winners of three straight heading into the in-state matchup,[Read More…]
WV officials unveil ‘In God We Trust’ license plate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Unveiling its 28th general interest specialty license plate, the state Division of Motor Vehicles announced the release Tuesday of an “In God We Trust” plate. For Mike Snyder, of Harman in Randolph County, the plate is the culmination of a decade-long effort, as Delegate Denise Campbell, D-Randolph, explained.[Read More…]
WV girl, 6, wins big in Uncle Ben’s cooking contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When Piper King was informed that she had been chosen as one of the five grand-prize winners of the Uncle Ben’s brand Ben’s Beginners Cooking Contest, she reacted in a typical 6-year-old fashion. “She did somersaults,” laughed Piper’s father, T.J. King. “We were all doing them.” Piper entered[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Dec. 16
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BUSH STRONG IN GOP DEBATE BUT IT MAY NOT MATTER With little more[Read More…]
Group buys 1,100-acre Gauley Canyon site for camp
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Young Life, a non-denominational ministry for middle school, high school and college students, has bought a 1,100-acre tract of land along the Gauley River Canyon near Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. The group says it expects the site to become one of its premier adventure camps east of[Read More…]
Ex-math professor asks for maximum sentence
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former college professor Eugene Anderson asked a Kanawha County judge on Monday for the maximum prison sentence for abusing two boys more than a decade ago. Anderson, 65, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian or person in a position of trust and[Read More…]
Foamy substance prompts Wheeling intake shutoff
WHEELING, W.Va. — A foamy, brown substance discovered on a tributary of the Ohio River forced Wheeling to switch to well water Sunday and early Monday. Bob Fowler, Brooke County director of emergency management, said the substance is believed to have been caused by the decay of leaves and other[Read More…]