CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the United States called on millions of women to take over the jobs of men leaving to fight World War II, Buddie Curnutte, Agnes Smith, Dot Finn and Maxine Marshall answered the call. “There were posters pasted everywhere,” recalled Smith, a Nitro resident who during[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, March 25
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CHINA WANTS ANSWERS ON FLIGHT 370 China is[Read More…]
Kanawha shelter celebrates incinerator removal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Director Chelsea Staley watched intently Friday as the shelter’s incinerator was dismantled and taken away. She said the only thing she could think of when she looked at the big, hulking cremation machine was the faces of the dogs and cats that the[Read More…]
WVU president’s home altered a bit for Gee
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When WVU staff were changing over the Blaney House from the Clements family for E. Gordon Gee only minor changes — such as touch up painting and replacing small amounts of carpet — were needed for the new resident. “The house was in great shape,” said Robin[Read More…]
‘Superload’ sequel moving in Marshall County
GLEN DALE, W.Va. – In February, contractors moving the Williams Energy de-ethanizer “superload” needed West Virginia Division of Highways officials to move two street signs out of the way to make the 90-degree turn from W.Va. 2 onto W.Va. 86. Movers needed no such help Sunday morning, as the second[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, March 24
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, March 24, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CHINESE PLANE SPOTS OBJECTS IN INDIAN OCEAN The[Read More…]
Photos of Friday’s games at the West Virginia boys state basketball tournament
The West Virginia Press Association has put together photo galleries for the West Virginia boys state basketball tournament. The galleries will be updated throughout the day. These photos are emailed to our member newspapers. The galleries are also on the West Virginia Press Association facebook page.
W.Va. mininum wage bill raises overtime issues
WHEELING, W.Va. — Red flags are being raised over West Virginia’s plan to raise the minimum wage, as lawyer Brian Peterson has pointed out what he believes are several flaws with the pending law that could cost businesses and taxpayers a substantial amount of additional overtime funding. House Bill 4283,[Read More…]
Cleveland flights continue at Wood County airport
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. – Air travelers hoping to use the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport’s service to Cleveland will sleep easier as the United States Department of Transportation has ordered flights to continue until a new service can begin. “The doom and gloom everyone thought was coming when Silver announced the end[Read More…]
Fairmont ‘pothole’ now sinkhole over mine shaft
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A section of Pleasant Valley Road has caved in due to an old mine shaft. Workers with the West Virginia Division of Highways who were on the scene Thursday morning said the hole was nearly 20 feet deep and the width of one lane. The hole is[Read More…]
