By Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post ROWLESBURG – Rick Felton worked for the railroad and was used to hearing metal on metal. Still, the CSX brakeman was sonically unprepared for what shrieked across the night before the Election Day Flood of Nov. 5, 1985. That’s when people started realizing they[Read More…]
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UMWA presidential transition takes effect amid miner safety regulation turmoil
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time in three decades, there’s a new leader atop the United Mine Workers of America. Cecil Roberts officially retired from his position as UMWA president, the union announced Thursday after Brian Sanson was sworn in as his successor, a[Read More…]
Hospital’s new owner agrees to continue FMRS lease agreement
By Greg Jordan, CNHI West Virginia beckley – A new owner of a local hospital adjoining the property where a behavioral health center stands will continue its lease agreement for two years, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced when the hospital’s sale was finalized this last weekend. The governor announced that the[Read More…]
West Virginia Settles Lawsuit Over State Capitol Building Rotunda Mural Project
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — A proposed settlement order is pending before a Kanawha County judge that could bring to an end a lawsuit challenging the legality of a series of murals installed in the rotunda of the State Capitol Building last year. According to the[Read More…]
West Virginia WWII veteran turns 103-years-old
By Faithlyn Graham, WV News WEST UNION, W.Va. — On Oct. 8, Doddridge County native and World War II veteran Jim Hall turned 103 years old. For his birthday, Hall received cards from kids in local Early Learning Programs, friends, family, and even a letter from the 457th Bomb Group Association, which[Read More…]
Brian Dayton: The free market works, even in energy (Opinion)
Charleston Gazette-Mail Who wants higher electricity rates? Ask just about anyone, and they’ll agree that energy prices have risen. They’re not wrong. In recent weeks, there has been significant attention in the Mountain State on what is driving those costs. The question has no doubt arisen from people seeing their[Read More…]
Wheeling-made antique gun takes boat journey to West Virginia Independence Hall
By Joselyn King, The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING — A rare antique shotgun made in Wheeling during the 1880s has returned to the city and will soon be on display at West Virginia Independence Hall. But its journey involves a boat making “The Great Loop” up the east coast, and[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: GameChanger to Launch First Student-Athlete Wellness Portal in WV at Doddridge County Schools
What: Media Luncheon & Program Launch When: Tuesday, November 4 • Program begins at 11:30 AM Where: Doddridge County Board of Education 268 Bulldog Drive West Union, WV 26456 Who: Details: GameChanger, in partnership with St. Andrew Development (York, PA) and REAL Prevention (Clifton, NJ), will unveil the Student-Athlete Wellness Portal, the first[Read More…]
Locomotive transport begins with departure of coal tender
By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — The relocation of the former Chesapeake & Ohio Railway steam engine displayed near 14th Street West has begun as the coal tender attached to the locomotive displayed in Huntington since 1962 was transported to its new home Tuesday. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway[Read More…]
State kicks in grant for first multi-purpose field in Princeton
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — Area economic development officials have secured state funding for the first of several new athletic fields planned for Princeton. Work is already underway on the first multi-purpose field, which is being constructed near the new wave pool and aquatic center. A $15,000[Read More…]