Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. U.S. EXPECTED TO SHOW SOLID GROWTH FOR LAST[Read More…]
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Kanawha health chief calls for medical monitoring
By Matt Murphy Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The director of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department called for long-term surveillance of medical issues related to the Jan. 9 chemical leak during a town hall meeting Wednesday night. At least one state lawmaker and a nationally known environmental activist seconded the[Read More…]
APCO chief says W.Va. energy efficiency ‘woeful’
By Rick Kelley Register-Herald Editor BECKLEY, W.Va. — The cold temperatures plaguing West Virginians are also causing their share of problems for Appalachian Power as the utility tries to keep pace with heavy demand for electricity this month. Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee set an[Read More…]
Flu season worrying W.Va. officials
By Tim MacVean The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. – Local health officials are concerned about the frequency and severity of influenza cases so far this winter, although reports that one local woman died this week due to complications brought on by the flu could not be confirmed. The initial obituary for[Read More…]
54 guns found in Barboursville suspect’s home
By Curtis Johnson The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Cabell County man authorities say killed two men with one of 54 firearms he possessed rarely walked outside, according to his neighbors along Lane and Old Crow drives south of Barboursville. Shirley Hiles lived across from the street from Rodney[Read More…]
W.Va. leaders push for Promise scholarship
By Mackenzie Mays Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former West Virginia Governor Bob Wise and state education officials met Tuesday to discuss the future of the Promise scholarship, which has gradually been hit with budget cuts since it was introduced more than a decade ago. The Promise — a[Read More…]
WV Senate passes bill to regulate chemical tanks
By Whitney Burdette Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation that will regulate aboveground storage tanks is on its way to becoming law. Senate Bill 373 passed the West Virginia Senate unanimously Tuesday. The legislation requires owners or operators of aboveground storage tanks — similar to those owned by[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Jan. 29
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. UKRAINE PARLIAMENT TO VOTE ON AMNESTY FOR ARRESTED[Read More…]
Energy company buys historic Parkersburg building
By Evan Bevins Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – A company with ties to the oil and gas industry has purchased the former Blue Cross Blue Shield headquarters at Seventh and Market streets. According to a deed filed with the Wood County Clark’s Office Monday, Siltstone Holdings LLC[Read More…]
Bad water put eyes at risk, Jefferson delegate says
Lawmaker underwent several rounds of antibiotics for infection By Eric Eyre Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An Eastern Panhandle delegate told fellow lawmakers Monday that she spent five days in the hospital and could have lost her eyesight after the Elk River chemical leak. Speaking on the House floor, Delegate[Read More…]