The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SCIENTIST REPORTS 2ND GENE-EDITED PREGNANCY Chinese researcher He Jiankui, who claims to have helped make[Read More…]
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Tick-Tock: O’Hurley’s General Store gains a piece of Shepherdstown’s history
By TABITHA JOHNSTON The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — “My grandfather’s clock was too tall for the shelf, so it stood 90 years on the floor. It was taller by half than the old man himself, but it weighed not a pennyweight more,” quoted O’Hurley’s General Store Owner Jay O’Hurley,[Read More…]
Senate President Carmichael chooses Sen. Tom Takubo as a successor for Ferns
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The president of the West Virginia Senate Monday announced who will be the new Republican majority leader next year. Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, announced Monday that state Sen. Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, will take over as majority leader[Read More…]
Parkersburg woman helps decorate White House Christmas trees
By PAUL LaPANN The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tara Nelson of Parkersburg helped to decorate the White House for Christmas this year. Nelson was one of 150 volunteers from across the country selected to decorate the Christmas trees, mantels, fireplaces, mirrors and doorways with Christmas finery throughout[Read More…]
Helvetia ushers in the holidays in Swiss style
The Inter-Mountain HELVETIA, W.Va. — ‘Tis the holiday season, and a great way to usher it in is with the annual Feast of Saint Nicholas on Saturday. Helvetia and Pickens welcome visitors to rediscover the origins of Ol’ Saint Nick through baking Swiss grittibanz, games, refreshments, reading of the traditional[Read More…]
Plaintiffs alleging EQT shortchanged on gas royalties reach tentative settlement
By KEN WARD JR. and KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The trial of a major lawsuit alleging that energy giant EQT Corp. has been shortchanging thousands of West Virginians on their royalty payments won’t start Tuesday as planned, following the tentative settlement of the case late last week.[Read More…]
Deer hunters take out deer, bring in business
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Steve Davis has seen an above average number of deer brought to his deer processing business this deer hunting season. The owner of Davis’s Deer Processing on Route 218 between Fairview and Farmington, he said business has been brisk. “It’s been[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, November 27
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MUELLER ACCUSES MANAFORT OF BREAKING PLEA AGREEMENT BY LYING The extraordinary allegation could expose Trump’s[Read More…]
Timberline plans to open Dec. 7 despite utility woes, legal issues, rumors
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite some speculation to the contrary, Timberline Four Seasons Resort will open for the 2018-2019 ski season, according to the management of the family-owned Tucker County ski area. Rumors about Timberline’s future have been fueled by, among other things: The Public Service[Read More…]
