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Despite promise of ‘absolutely zero violation’ at Mississippi plant, Rockwool received citation in Oct. 2016
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Since Rockwool first announced that it would build a 460,000-square-foot coal- and gas-fired manufacturing plant in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, the company has insisted its environmental impact would be minimal. To prove that point, the company often nods to its “sister” stone[Read More…]
WVU Institute of Water Security and Science to develop first comprehensive regulatory guidance for state wetland water quality standards
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To advance the needs of state and federal agencies seeking information about important water quality measures in wetlands and in the headwaters of West Virginia’s rivers, the West Virginia University Institute of Water Security and Science will develop and recommend wetland water quality standards for the[Read More…]
BrickStreet grant helps WV Child Advocacy Network serve entire state in five years
By JOHN DAHLIA NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A public-private partnership between the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network and the philanthropy arm of BrickStreet Insurance, BrickStreet Foundation, will enable the state-wide program to provide services to every county in the state, Executive Director Emily Chittenden-Laird said. “It is heart breaking,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, November 1
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US-MEXICO BORDER MOBILIZATION FIGURES CHANGE AT DIZZYING PACE Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the Pentagon[Read More…]
Diocese of Steubenville releases list of priests accused of abuse
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Diocese of Steubenville has released this morning the names of 16 priests and a seminarian who have been credibly accused or admitted to sexual abuse of a minor and removed from active ministry. The list dates back to the beginning of[Read More…]
Historian: Martinsburg rich in haunted history
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Exactly how haunted is Martinsburg? Very haunted, according to local Martinsburg historian and tour guide Justin Stevens. Even in the internet age, a large number of Americans say they believe in the supernatural. Read the entire article See more from The Journal
Pro-Life group visits Wheeling to urge yes vote on West Virginia Issue 1
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List brought its message to Wheeling while urging a “yes” vote on West Virginia Issue 1. The group rallied Tuesday at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. A large group of supporters wore green shirts[Read More…]
Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission process selects acting justices
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week could be the final week on the bench for Justices Tim Armstead and Evan Jenkins, who were appointed to the court by Gov. Jim Justice. Whoever wins the division 1 and 2 special election on Tuesday[Read More…]


