MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The frustrations of more than 30 farmers were vented Thursday evening when Terry Polen, Ph.D., ombudsman for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, conducted an informational session in Martinsburg about Senate Bill 373. SB373, known as the “Tank Bill,” was passed by the state Legislature this[Read More…]
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W.Va., Ohio to build new bridge over Ohio River
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Officials with the West Virginia Department of Transportation said Wednesday they hope to begin construction of a new Ohio River bridge in 2016, but noted there’s still more work to be done before that can occur. News that the proposed span between Brilliant and an area just[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Oct. 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. CIRCLE OF PEOPLE POSSIBLY EXPOSED TO EBOLA WIDENSTexas health[Read More…]
Huntington council urges jailed member to resign
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington City Council Chairman Mark Bates went to the Western Regional Jail on Wednesday with a letter asking for Councilman Pete Gillespie’s resignation. He left with nothing, other than a message delivered through a jail administrator from the embattled District 2 Councilman to “Talk to my attorney.”[Read More…]
W.Va. DEP lays out long-term tank safety plans
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As chemical tank owners across West Virginia scrambled to meet Wednesday’s deadline to register with state regulators, Department of Environmental Protection officials hosted an unusual daylong session to explain their long-term plan for implementing the new state law meant to prevent a repeat of January’s Freedom Industries[Read More…]
Putnam schools get kits to treat gunshot wounds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Shootings at high schools in Kentucky and North Carolina Tuesday prompted Putnam County officials to take stock of the school system’s emergency response procedures and the resources used to keep students safe during an emergency. Over the past year, Putnam County school nurses have received extra training,[Read More…]
W.Va. high court orders GOP candidate on ballot
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Supreme Court wasted little time and spared no criticism Wednesday in unanimously ruling that Secretary of State Natalie Tennant must allow Republican Marie Sprouse-McDavid to replace Delegate Suzette Raines on the ballot in the 35th District House of Delegates race. The court’s 10-page opinion came one day[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Oct. 2
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. HONG KONG CAUTIONS PROTESTERS AGAINST OCCUPATIONPolice warn of serious[Read More…]
Gas export facility OK to spark more shale fracking
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Opponents and supporters of Dominion Resources $3.8 billion Cove Point liquefied natural gas exporting facility agree on at least one front: Approval of the project will lead to more Marcellus and Utica shale fracking. On Tuesday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission officially authorized Dominion to site, construct[Read More…]
Harrison 17th W.Va. county to get federal drug designation
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Office of National Drug Control Policy has added Harrison County to its list of designated High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA). With the new designation, Harrison will become one of 17 West Virginia counties participating in the HIDTA program. There are currently 28 regions in the[Read More…]