By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — As the year comes to an end, the winter season has really just begun, and the cold temperatures are here to stay according to a meteorologist at AccuWeather. Meteorologist Carl Erickson shared that while many hope that these cold temperatures Fairmont[Read More…]
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Delegate Erikka Storch: Expect opioid Issues to dominate next legislative session in West Virginia
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature must act during the upcoming session to address the state’s opioid addiction issues, according to Delegate Erikka Storch. “It’s an issue that’s important across the state,” Storch, R-Ohio, said. “While the problem isn’t as bad[Read More…]
Corporate tax cuts could lead to lower utility bills in West Virginia, surrounding states
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia regulators are still evaluating the new federal tax law and its implications for utilities and their customers, with an eye toward evaluating whether a lower corporate tax rate will mean a reduction in consumers’ utility bills. “There have been some[Read More…]
Jefferson County to consider landmark status for West Virginia courthouse
By TIM COOK The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Could the Jefferson County Courthouse, a time capsule to local history buffs, one day become an official National Historic Landmark alongside the White House, the Library of Congress and the Alamo? The Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission thinks so. The HLC is[Read More…]
Frontier offers buyouts to some West Virginia employees; layoffs could follow
Staff reports Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Frontier Communications has offered several West Virginia employees buyouts, with layoffs possible at company locations in Bluefield and Wheeling if not enough employees accept the offer, according to a union official. More than 50 Bluefield employees and a handful of Wheeling employees are[Read More…]
Roane County man allegedly opens fire on West Virginia State trooper, deputy
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel GANDEEVILLE, W.Va. — A Roane County man faces charges of attempted murder after allegedly firing a shotgun at a West Virginia state trooper and a sheriff’s deputy. State Trooper Zachary Hartley and Roane County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike King each sustained minor injuries[Read More…]
Nation’s first mechanical biological treatment – waste-to-fuel facility to open in West Virginia
By MARLA HASLIP The State Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Located on Grapevine Road adjacent to a well-established recycling center on 12 acres is a 55,000 square-foot building under construction that is designed to turn household and municipal solid waste into solid fuel. The cost of the project by Entsorga West[Read More…]
West Virginia health professionals stress importance of ways to avoid flu
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Flu season is now underway, so area health care providers are urging people to step up for flu shots, wash their hands, and stay home when sick so friends and colleagues won’t have to share the sneezing, aches and fever[Read More…]
Historic southern West Virginia country club — Black Knight — closes its doors after 89 years
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Black Knight Country Club, a historic facility in Beckley, closed its doors this week after 89 years. Citing dwindling membership, competition from newer country clubs and the smaller 9-hole golf course at Black Knight, club owner Gov. Jim Justice Thursday said that[Read More…]
Marshall University to host Tech Up sessions
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a Tech Up Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, or Wednesday, Jan. 10, in Drinko Library 138 on the Huntington campus. The session will help participants brush up on their technology skills[Read More…]
