MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Most wedding parties don’t proceed down the aisle to John Denver’s “Country Roads,” and most newlyweds don’t exit their ceremony to a recording of “Hail, West Virgina” performed by The Pride of West Virginia Marching Band. Shalee Nash and Scott Shumiloff are not most newlyweds. This past[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Oct. 6
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. DIVISIONS APPEAR TO ARISE AMONG HONG KONG PROTESTERSWhile some[Read More…]
Pit bull’s life spared by W.Va. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A dog’s life was saved Thursday after the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals overturned a decision that would result in the dog’s death. The High Court determined that the Ninth Circuit Court erred in its determination that Bluefield Municipal Court had the authority to euthanize the[Read More…]
Jackson shelter swamped with puppy mill dogs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Humane officers seized 135 dogs from deplorable conditions in a Jackson County home this week, inundating the small county shelter with homeless animals. The animal shelter, which employs just five people, had 18 dogs before the seizure. “Everywhere you look, there are dogs,” humane officer Sheila Chambers[Read More…]
Cabell County judges deal with juror shortage
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Cabell County summonsed 35 jurors to court Thursday after they had failed to show up when called upon during the summer. Only 10 appeared for their tongue lashing from two circuit judges, while 25 others ignored the court’s order, a turnout that illustrates the county’s ongoing struggle[Read More…]
W.Va. town’s proposed move-in fee draws fire
BELINGTON, W.Va. — Droves of residents expressed outrage Thursday over a proposed Belington City Council ordinance that would require individuals to fill out an application and pay a $25 fee before moving to the small town. About 60 people turned out to Thursday’s Council meeting, many objecting to the proposed[Read More…]
W.Va. tank bill leads to farmers’ frustration
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…]
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…]