The Exponent Telegram/WV News Report RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Nicholas County has declared a state of emergency due to worsening drought conditions, with Richwood Waterworks warning that only four days of water reserves are left. Local officials are urging residents to conserve water to help alleviate the crisis. This emergency declaration,[Read More…]
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Democratic, Libertarian candidates for W.Va. governor seek debate with Morrisey
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, the leading candidate for governor in both polling and fundraising, said Thursday he was willing to debate his Democratic opponent, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams. Williams released a statement Thursday seeking a debate with[Read More…]
Coaches, athletic trainers gather to become more educated with concussions
By Taylor Kennedy, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coaches, athletic directors, administrators and medical professionals gathered on Thursday at the Charleston Coliseum theater to discuss concussions, including how to identify and treat them. The 90-minute seminar sought to educate those that attended on statistics related to concussions, as well as[Read More…]
The Mothman Festival returns on Saturday
By Chad Vaughn, River Cities Tribune & Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Whether it’s real or a myth, the Mothman has a firm grip on the public’s imagination. That interest will be clearly evident this weekend as the Mothman Festival returns for a full slate of activities on Saturday and[Read More…]
Vietnam era helicopter crew visits it ‘old ship’ at memorial in Fairmont, West Virginia, sharing memories with those on hand
By Stephen Santilli for The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Vietnam War veterans who served on the same air ship (UH-1 or Huey) in combat gathered in Fairmont Sunday afternoon to reunite with their helicopter at the East Marion Park just off the Fairmont Gateway. All six former crew members,[Read More…]
Editorial: Demanding success
The Journal It’s hard to understand what the lawmakers who rode into office boasting of their aim to “right size” state government were thinking when they decided to turn the Department of Health and Human Resources into three new agencies (four if you count the Office of Shared Administration that[Read More…]
Harrison County (West Virginia) law enforcement, school officials caution residents on spreading misinformation amid school safety concerns
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County law enforcement and school officials held a press conference Thursday urging parents to stop the spread of misinformation after a day of fear and confusion at many county schools. After a number of threats to Pennsylvania and West Virginia[Read More…]
Drought, gusty winds bring increased wildfire risk to state
By Rick Steelhammer, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several brush fires continued to smoke and smolder at scattered locations across southern West Virginia on Thursday and ran the risk of spreading as dry, breezy winds swept into the state in advance of the remnants of Tropical Storm Francine’s northwestward movement.[Read More…]
Form Factory 1 ready to begin trial production in Weirton
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — Trial production is ready to get under way at Form Factory 1. Form Energy, which has been constructing its first high-volume iron-air battery production facility in Weirton for the last year, welcomed invited guests and dignitaries Thursday to celebrate the[Read More…]
First responders visit WVSOM to learn healthy ways to cope with trauma
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — During a Sept. 11 presentation on the campus of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), a husband-and-wife team used a common household situation to illustrate how stress can affect emergency medical technicians, firefighters, law enforcement officers and behavioral health professionals. “Think[Read More…]
