CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates is expected to pass a bill today, Feb. 17, to allow people to keep firearms in their vehicles parked in the Capitol Complex. Current law prohibits anyone from bringing a weapon into the complex. But HB 4309 proposes that “a person may keep[Read More…]
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Many potential pollutants upstream of Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water’s Huntington Treatment Plant carries a high susceptibility ranking for contamination with more potentially significant contaminants upstream than any other water system in the area, but very little is known about those pollutants and their impact on Cabell County’s main water supply, according to[Read More…]
Superload to creep through Marshall County
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – What’s nearly half-a-football field long, travels at a top speed of 5 mph and can clog traffic for hours at a time? A so-called superload, and one’s scheduled to be coming our way this week. The 41-yard-long de-ethanizer weighs 510,000 pounds and will help Williams Energy refine[Read More…]
Many look to rainwater after W.Va. chemical spill
By Marcus Constantino Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Freedom Industries chemical leak has led many to find creative ways to avoid using tap water. Most are relying on bottled water, but a growing number of people are looking to the sky for a clean — and free —[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs water festival won’t dodge crisis
By Mary Wade Burnside The Exponent Telegram BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Next year for the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting’s 25th anniversary, organizers plan to put on a “big splash” — no pun intended — said water master Arthur von Wiesenberger. But coming on the heels of the tainted water[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Feb. 17
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES CO-PILOT HIJACKS PLANE BOUND FOR ROME[Read More…]
Advertising Advice: Proper Preparation for your sales calls means success
RALEIGH, N.C. — It’s no secret that the more sales people know about their prospects – before they begin a sales presentation – the better their chances for successful outcomes. In advertising, this means learning prospects’ business and marketing histories, identifying major competitors and analyzing what they want to accomplish in their advertising. Since pre-presentation homework is such[Read More…]
The Charleston Gazette speaks out for the public’s right to know about concealed weapons permits
Secret: Hidden pistols In the past, researchers estimated that only about 1 percent of Americans carry loaded pistols hidden in their pockets. Yet this tiny group has enormous political power. Rural, conservative legislators are terrified of the gun lobby, giving it whatever it wants. West Virginia’s laws are so loose[Read More…]
Safety is big question in W.Va. raw milk debate
By Pamela Pritt Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill moving through the West Virginia Legislature will allow co-owners of cows to receive raw milk, meaning the state would join a growing number of states which have allowed the sale of a product that has been banned for decades. But is[Read More…]
Europe Will Get Consol’s Ethane
Company agrees to ship product across ocean for cracking By Casey Junkins The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia leaders hope Odebrecht will build a multi-billion-dollar petrochemical complex near Parkersburg, but Consol Energy will not be supplying the proposed facility because the driller’s ethane is destined for cracking in[Read More…]