BECKLEY, W.Va. — A large and unauthorized painting project within Beckley’s Historic District last week is symptomatic of a chronic issue of building owners working without proper permits. According to Beckley’s ordinances, any change in a structure’s exterior or signage must first be approved by the Historic Landmarks Commission, which[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Sept. 9
The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. EU URGES NATIONS TO SHARE 160,000 REFUGEES “The refugee crisis will not simply go away,” says European Commission President[Read More…]
U.S. coal production continues to gain
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Coal production in the U.S. for the week ending Aug. 29 rose for the fourth straight week, continuing a long-term upward trend, and to narrow the gap to last year’s totals significantly in recent weeks, according to the latest report from the Energy Information Agency (EIA). Production[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin announces state will explore prison option in Mason County
State will not take possession of Sugar Grove Naval Base CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the state of West Virginia will explore additional prison space for female inmates in Mason County. The governor also announced the state will not take possession of the Sugar Grove Naval[Read More…]
‘I thought it was gone forever,’ Old Central Preston school ring reunited with owner, 33 years later
By Theresa Marthey Preston County News & Journal KINGWOOD, W.Va. — In 1982, Jay Layton was a junior in a Building Construction One class at Central Preston Senior High School. He was laying a footer for the slaughterhouse at the vocational school — now a part of the[Read More…]
Ladies at Alpine Lake learn to Sew Together
By John Dahlia, Preston County News & Journal TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — Bright and early, every Monday morning during the warm summer months the boat house at Alpine Lake Resort gets a little out of control. The typically quiet boat house bustles with the sound of sewing machines and pleasant[Read More…]
Del. Isaac Sponaugle condemns the Governor over Sugar Grove Naval Base
FRANKLIN, W.Va. –West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin refused to authorize the Division of Corrections (DOC) to accept the NIOC Sugar Grove Naval Base. The Sugar Grove Naval Base had been awarded to the DOC after it had applied for ownership of the property to the United States General Services[Read More…]
Ohio River algae bloom hinders fun on water
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The skies were clear but the water wasn’t Monday as the presence of algae put a damper on what is traditionally a big weekend on the river. “We would be on our pontoon boat; we would be swimming; our dog would be swimming with us,” said Cindy[Read More…]
Manchin announces he will vote against Iran deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement announcing his final decision to vote against the Iran nuclear deal. “When this process began, I was supportive of the diplomatic efforts led by Secretaries Kerry and Moniz. I have always believed that to truly be a[Read More…]
Yahoo names Harpers Ferry best fall destination
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Harpers Ferry was named the no. 1 destination in Yahoo! Travel’s Best Trips to Take This Fall, beating out other national landmarks for the title. According to Annette Gavin, CEO of the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Yahoo! travel writers selected Harpers Ferry as the[Read More…]
