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…]
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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…]
Ten years later, Huntington drops the ‘fattest city’ title
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Ten years ago, a portly woman plodded in front of an Associated Press reporter on the sidewalk in Huntington. It was a stinging opening scene to an article that not only crowned Huntington “America’s fattest and unhealthiest city,” but also pointedly underlined[Read More…]
National tree shortage not affecting Huntington-area businesses
By COURTNEY HESSLER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — While a nationwide Christmas tree shortage has again been reported in the United States due to the dwindling amount of tree farmers, local businesses have been able to continue the tradition of helping families pick out the perfect tree this year. According[Read More…]
Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia trains video lottery workers
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The people who likely have the most contact with potential gambling addicts in Wood County — limited video lottery operator employees — recently received training from the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia. The first-of-its-kind training to help[Read More…]
Murder in the Mountains: Fugitive temptress Naomi Cloud masterminds plot against husband
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story is one of 38 featured in the newly released book, “Murder in the Mountains: High-profile cases in the Deep South counties of Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia,” by the editorial staffs of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Register-Herald in Beckley. By GEORGE THWAITES Bluefield[Read More…]
