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Commands must be in Czech language for Beckley police dog
By Brandi Underwood Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — With one year with his new partner in the books, Cpl. Jamie Bloom of the Beckley Police Department said that it’s been his most rewarding year in his 12-year law enforcement career thus far. He gives the credit to his sidekick and[Read More…]
W.Va. highways department competes with shale gas industry for truck drivers
By Phil Kabler Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In making preparations for the coming winter and the need to secure snow and ice removal, the biggest issue facing the state Division of Highways is staffing, deputy state highways engineer Ron Smith told legislators Monday. “We’re having a very difficult[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 20
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday ,Nov. 20, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. IRAN SUPREME LEADER: SANCTIONS WON’T FORCE CONESSIONS Ahead[Read More…]
NASA program in Fairmont plays key role in latest Mars mission
By Jeremiah Shelor Times-West Virginian staff writer FAIRMONT — At 1:28 p.m. Monday, NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., and set off for Mars. More than 900 miles away, in a viewing room at the site of NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) program in Fairmont, officials[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know for Tuesday, Nov. 19
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. GEORGE ZIMMERMAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT His girlfriend claims[Read More…]
Farmington mine disaster recalled
By Jessica Borders For The Register-Herald MANNINGTON, W.Va. — The families and friends of the miners who lost their lives in the 1968 Farmington mine disaster promised back then that they would never forget that tragic day. Forty-five years later, they are still paying tribute to those fallen heroes.[Read More…]
High-ranking U.S. Justice Department official to enter Bluefield High Hall of Fame
By BILL ARCHER Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD — One of West Virginia’s most successful barristers — H. Marshall Jarrett, director of the executive office for U.S. Attorneys, U.S. Department of Justice, will be honored with induction into the Bluefield High School Hall of Fame during an assembly at 10[Read More…]
Christmas season kicks off at Blennerhassett Museum
By BRETT DUNLAP [email protected] Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Visitors from throughout the community came Sunday to honor the cultures of the world and to kick off the Christmas season at the Blennerhassett Museum’s annual Trees of Our Heritage event and exhibit opening. The museum, located at 137[Read More…]
“No Shave November” a growing initiative
By Samantha Cronk The Journal staff writer MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — What do Ron Burgundy, Hulk Hogan, Magnum P.I. and the men of “Duck Dynasty” have in common? Facial hair that’s as famous as the people and characters themselves. For most, November signifies the beginning of the holiday season and the[Read More…]
