BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Starting in early 2015, anyone who encounters a Buckhannon police officer had better smile because they’ll be on candid camera. The department’s nine members should be outfitted with body-worn cameras that will record audio and video by early 2015, Chief Matthew Gregory said. The Buckhannon City[Read More…]
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‘Rocket Boys’ author a hit in Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Martinsburg High students weren’t shy about taking advantage of an opportunity to meet – and benefit from the experiences of – southern West Virginia native Homer Hickam, a former NASA engineer who is perhaps best known for his book, “Rocket Boys.” Hickam, who was selected as this[Read More…]
Summit highlights role of plastics in W.Va. economy
VIENNA, W.Va. — Raising awareness of the role played by the plastics industry in the local economy and to show what products they have to offer was the goal of the first Ohio Valley Plastics Summit sponsored by the Polymer Alliance Zone. Karen Facemyer, president of the Polymer Alliance Zone,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Sept. 25
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. TURKEY JOINS COALITION AGAINST MILITANTS AFTER INITIAL RELUCTANCEBut the[Read More…]
Kanawha prosecutor’s status rests with judges
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The removal hearing for Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants wrapped up abruptly as his wife was called to testify but then sat back down almost as quickly after an objection that her statement would amount to hearsay. So now a three-judge panel will decide whether Plants should[Read More…]
W.Va. Lottery fines ‘faux fraternals’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Lottery Commission fined seven video lottery establishments and a machine distributor a combined $11,000 Tuesday for violating state laws that cover fraternal organizations. The sanctions follow the Lottery’s 10-month investigation of so-called “faux fraternals” – Limited Video Lottery locations that operate under the guise[Read More…]
Salt prices up, winter weather could be bad
BECKLEY, W.Va. — As state Department of Transportation officials look ahead to the coming winter, they’ve discovered they’re going to have to salt away more money for snow and ice removal. Carrie Bly, spokesperson for the DOT, said salt prices for the area are up nearly 30 percent, from $69.25[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle jail to save by adding 10 officers
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Eastern Regional Jail is in the process of recruiting and hiring 10 new correctional officers thanks to a pilot program recently implemented by the state’s regional jail authority. Joe DeLong, executive director of the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority, said the program has created a uniform[Read More…]
W.Va. churches pack 60,000 meals for Nicaragua
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This isn’t your usual church potluck. On Sunday, Sept. 14, volunteers from Southridge Church and Elk River Church of the Nazarene prepared more than 60,000 meals. The food is being shipped nearly 2,000 miles to Nicaragua, where they will feed thousands of families. Assembly lines formed outside[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Sept. 24
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. WORLD LEADERS MEET AT UN FACING MULTIPLE CRISESThe issues[Read More…]
