Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Dec. 30, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. BOMBINGS RATCHET UP FEARS AHEAD OF WINTER GAMES[Read More…]
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Jay Rockefeller named West Virginian of the Year
By David Gutman Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jamie Rockefeller was 2 weeks old and he was sick. It was 1969, and he had something called pyloric stenosis, a narrowing of the stomach that prevents food from being digested. He needed surgery. “I will never forget Sharon’s and my[Read More…]
Bridgeport native’s fishing show lands a big one
By Mary Wade Burnside Exponent-Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Curtis Fleming made a deal with his fellow Bridgeport native, former Miss West Virginia Kaitlin Gates, as they prepared to fish the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers for the show he hosts, “Fly Rod Chronicles.” If he caught the biggest fish during[Read More…]
Marshall marches to Military Bowl victory
By Grant Traylor The Herald-Dispatch ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In the biggest football game of the season, Marshall University came up with its biggest performance of the year. Marshall’s Rakeem Cato threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns Friday to earn Most Valuable Player honors and solidify the Thundering Herd’s 31-20[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to take away from the past week
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares 10 things to take away from the past week. Look for in-depth stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. DEADLINE FOR SIGNING UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PASSES Many Americans who wanted to be insured at the start of[Read More…]
Registering for Legislative Lookahead includes extra opportunities
WVPA advises member newspapers to have staff attend Lookahead, Legislative Interims and obtain Legislative Press Credentials during Jan. 6 visit to Charleston CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Newspapers sending staff members to the Jan. 6 Legislative Lookahead — sponsored by The Associated Press, AP member editors and the West Virginia Press Association[Read More…]
Crews scurry to clean up after train derailment
By Bill Archer Bluefield Daily Telegraph VIVIAN, W.Va. — Train traffic through McDowell County is one of the constants of life, and when a major derailment occurs, alarms go up throughout the region. “We’re lucky it happened where it happened and when it happened,” Jimmy Gianato, director of the West[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Bringing broadband a multifaceted issue
By BRANFORD MARKS, CAROLINE SZWED and BRANDON HITE Mountaineer News Service MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — It’s happened to all of us: you come home excited to get caught up on your favorite show on Netflix or turn on your laptop to check your Facebook and you get a pop-up saying[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Health insurance mandatory for college students in 2014-2015
By MICHELLE DEEHAN, JOE NELSON and LAKEN VITA Mountaineer News Service MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Tyler DeAntonis is a college student with money issues other than textbook fees on his mind. He is part of a distinct statistic. According to The United States Government Accountability Office, 20 percent of college students in[Read More…]
Kids Health: ‘Heroes’ honored for fighting child poverty
By GEORGE HOHMANN For the WVPA PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Seven activists from around the state have been recognized as heroes for fighting child poverty. The seven were presented framed certificates and bright red hero capes by the “Our Children, Our Future Campaign to End Child Poverty” coalition during its annual meeting[Read More…]