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…]
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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…]
Freedom updates leak estimate to 10,000 gallons
By Dave Boucher Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Freedom Industries now believes at least 10,000 gallons of chemicals leaked Jan. 9 from a faulty storage tank. The new estimate is the latest — and largest – estimate for the amount of the chemicals that played a role in preventing[Read More…]
Mark Manchin likely next Harrison superintendent
By Roger Adkins The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Dr. Mark Manchin plans to accept the job of Harrison County Superintendent of Schools if the board offers him the position on Wednesday. The board is set to hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the central offices[Read More…]
Employment Opportunity: Wheeling newspapers looking for sports reporter
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register, award-winning dailies in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle, are seeking an up-and-coming sports reporter. “We focus on local high school sports played in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, one of the largest conferences in the nation. The ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers also call our[Read More…]
Life begins on the expressway
Weirton couple’s first baby born in their car on U.S. 22 By Shae Dalrymple Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — After working a double closing shift at Olive Garden in Robinson Township, 24-year-old Drew Purks had been looking forward to getting some much-needed sleep Jan. 16. Just a few[Read More…]
Workers hurt by W.Va. water crisis can seek relief
By Lydia Nuzum Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Just two weeks after the United Way of Central West Virginia launched a fund to aid workers impacted by the recent water crisis, the West Virginia Emergency Fund has amassed more than $70,000 and will become available for applications Monday. According to[Read More…]
