WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — It’s officially football season. The New Orleans Saints will open training camp at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center this morning at 8:50 a.m., for an approximately two-hour practice, followed by an evening walkthrough beginning at 4:30 p.m. “They put in a lot of work to[Read More…]
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W.Va. officials trap mosquitoes to check for disease
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Knowing full well what to expect, Hayley Bush wrinkles up her nose and takes a slight step backward as she opens up a plastic bucket containing a special brew – one that’s specifically designed to attract mosquitoes. While there are only three ingredients – water, brewers’ yeast[Read More…]
Coal reclaims top spot in U.S. electric generation in May
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — After being eclipsed by natural gas as the top fuel source for U.S. electric generation in April, coal regained its top spot in the generation mix for May. Citing recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, business research firm SNL Energy reported this week that coal[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, July 30
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, July 30, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. BREAKTHROUGH SEEN WITH FLIGHT 370 MYSTERY Debris found in[Read More…]
Telephone scammers sweeping the state
CHARLESTON – West Virginia residents should be on alert for a new wave of telephone scams sweeping the state. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued an alert to West Virginia consumers today (July 29) about a new wave of phone calls from scammers claiming to work for Microsoft. The Consumer Protection Division of[Read More…]
This week in history: Aug. 6-12
Charleston WV (August 2015) – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. August 6, 1864: Delayed three times by the Civil War, Sisters of the Visitation of Holy Mary finally arrived in Parkersburg, where[Read More…]
Wendy’s Burger Bash announced for Saturday
Charleston, W.Va. – Wendy’s wants to offer patrons the opportunity to contribute to youth character development by donating a portion of each purchase to The First Tee of West Virginia during their final Burger Bash of the season. Visit your local Wendy’s during dinner service on Saturday to participate. The[Read More…]
Morrisey warns consumers about debit card phone scam
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today warned West Virginia residents to be on alert for fraudulent phone calls that claim a person’s debit card has been deactivated. The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division has received several similar reports from West Virginia residents regarding a debit card phone scam[Read More…]
Capito, Manchin commend reinstatement of Prescription Drug Take-Back Days
Decision to reinstate popular program follows letter from Capito, Manchin and bipartisan group of Senators WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a bipartisan push by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and eight of their colleagues, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has announced that it will reinstate Prescription Drug Take-Back[Read More…]
Manchin issues statement on Century Aluminum closure
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s announcement that the Ravenswood Century Aluminum plant will permanently close. “Century Aluminum’s plant closure in Ravenswood is not only disappointing for Jackson County and West Virginia but also to Century retirees. I have worked tirelessly with[Read More…]