By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — On Sunday, the Morgantown Area Paddlers (MAP) spent Earth Day in a place where they felt right at home — on the water. Eight of the paddlers set their kayaks into the water at Pricketts Ford in Fairmont. “Anytime you can[Read More…]
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Task force to address mental health, addiction among West Virginia lawyers
By JESSICA BROVERMAN The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has established a task force to combat mental health and substance abuse issues in the legal profession. Chief Justice Margaret Workman issued the order earlier this year. The task force is to[Read More…]
West Virginia voters reminded of new ID law
By KELSIE LEROSE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Before voters make their way to the polls beginning Wednesday for early voting, residents are reminded of the new voter identification law that went into effect in January of this year. Voters must show a form of identification to vote in-person during[Read More…]
Natural gas storage for winter underway
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Although spring has allegedly sprung and temperatures are expected to start rising and staying warmer, this is the time of year natural gas suppliers start preparing for the winter heating season. “Typically, we use the period from April 1[Read More…]
WVU consolidates neuroscience research into new department
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In a move to help improve people’s lives through innovation in fundamental neuroscience research and education, West Virginia University will bring together some 50 of its laboratories to form a new Department of Neuroscience within the School of Medicine. The move, effective July 1, was[Read More…]
Wild horses present challenges in Southern WV coalfields
By CAITY COYNE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In Mingo County, road signs warn drivers to beware of a somewhat unexpected risk — wild horses in the roadways. There are hundreds of these horses in Mingo alone — only a fraction of the total amount wandering around the southern coalfields,[Read More…]
Governor Justice announces three major youth soccer events coming to West Virginia
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announce Friday that West Virginia will host three major youth soccer events that will provide a $332 million boost to the state’s economy. Kanawha and Cabell counties will co-host the 2019 U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships as well as[Read More…]
Jarrid McCormick joins WDN as sports reporter
Staff report Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Jarrid McCormick, a lifelong Williamson resident and a 2010 graduate of Williamson High School, has joined HD Media as a sports reporter for the Williamson Daily News. While at WHS, Jarrid played four years of basketball and baseball, three years of golf[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, April 23
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, April 23, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. INTENSIVE MANHUNT ON FOR WAFFLE HOUSE SUSPECT Travis Reinking, 29, was nearly naked and brandishing[Read More…]
Anthony Bourdain showcases McDowell County in upcoming episode of ‘Parts Unknown’
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph KIMBALL, W.Va. — When Linda McKinney of McDowell County received a call from a CNN producer with the TV show, “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” she was a bit apprehensive. “They (the show’s producers) found out about this little Italian woman who lived in McDowell[Read More…]
