HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Snowbirds seeking to go south for the winter will soon have another warmer Florida destination to fly toward. Huntington Tri-State Airport and Allegiant Air announced Tuesday a new nonstop connection between Huntington and Fort Myers/Punta Gorda, Florida. Eric Fletcher, airports manager with Allegiant, said service starts Nov.[Read More…]
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Authorities shut down Harrison County school
SALEM, W.Va. — The director of a private school under investigation by state authorities for possible abuse is expected to face contempt of court charges for violating a court order barring the children’s return to the facility, Harrison Prosecutor Joe Shaffer said Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the West Virginia Department of[Read More…]
As in Ferguson, W.Va. police get military gear
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The McDowell County Sheriff’s Department hasn’t had to use its MRAP, a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle designed for military use, since it acquired it several months ago, according to Sheriff Martin West. But because it was loaned for free from the Department of Defense, West said, he couldn’t[Read More…]
Romney campaigns for W.Va. Republicans
BECKLEY — Mitt Romney and Barack Obama aren’t on any election ballot this year. That didn’t stop the former GOP presidential nominee from railing against the president Tuesday, hammering home an argument that’s one of most popular and frequent among the candidates Romney came to West Virginia to endorse: Obama[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Aug. 20
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. U.S. HAS NO GOOD OPTION TO PROTECT SECOND JOURNALIST[Read More…]
Cyber attack hits four southern W.Va. hospitals
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A local hospital is among facilities across the nation facing the loss of personal information of several million individuals after a foreign cyber attack — possibly from China — was detected. Community Health Systems, which operates 206 hospitals across the country — including Bluefield Regional Medical Center[Read More…]
Ford pick-ups are most stolen vehicle in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to a report released Monday, 2008 full-size Ford pick-ups are the most stolen vehicles in West Virginia. The report, from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, examined vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the Center and determined the vehicle make, model and model year most[Read More…]
West Liberty renames stadium for ’58 grad/donor
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — One of the first things prospective student-athletes look at when considering which university to attend is the facilities, according to West Liberty University Coach Roger Waialae. Thanks to a $5 million stadium project spearheaded by Gary and Flip West, West Liberty can offer a state-of-the-art venue[Read More…]
Facebook video spurs concern over Wood County bridge debris in Ohio River
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is looking into what can be seen falling or being dropped from the Memorial Bridge in a video posted on Facebook. The bridge was closed from Aug. 4-13 while Teays River Construction of Cross Lanes repaired an expansion joint and[Read More…]
Christian group to set up camp in Nicholas County
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A Christian organization for youth is about to set up camp in West Virginia, bringing with it millions of dollars in investments that is expected to produce 25 full-time jobs and 100 summer jobs. Camp Young Life — a week-long retreat for teens that offers resort-style accommodations[Read More…]