By Richard Kerns Mineral Daily News-Tribune KEYSER, W.Va. – In response to overwhelming public opposition to ending fluoridation, the city of Keyser will continue adding fluoride to its municipal water supply. “We are going to consider that item off the table,” Mayor Randy Amtower said at Wednesday night’s City Council[Read More…]
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Father doesn’t want child to be ‘lab rat’
By David Beard The Dominion Post CHARLESTON — Levels of MCHM in the West Virginia American Water system continue to drop; and a Thursday press release from two state departments said there are no detectable levels of PPH — the second chemical revealed this week to be in the Freedom[Read More…]
Technology on display at Charleston auto show
By Jared Hunt Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Voice activation, built-in Wi-Fi, high-definition displays, motion sensors and 360-degree cameras. No, these aren’t the features of the latest gadget from Apple, but what you’ll find in new vehicles on display at the 2014 West Virginia International Auto Show. From the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Jan. 24
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. EXPLOSIONS TARGET POLICE IN CAIRO Three near-simultaneous blasts,[Read More…]
W.Va. highway deaths second lowest on record in 2013
By Wendy Holdren Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Southern Regional Highway Safety Program announced Wednesday there were 325 highway fatalities in 2013, the second-lowest number on record. Lt. Paul Blume, coordinator of the SRHSP, said this number is down from 338 in 2011 and 339 in 2012. “The[Read More…]
Marion courthouse dome set for restoration
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — When residents visit the Marion County Courthouse, they might notice the historical look of the building. Thanks to a grant, that historical look won’t change. Belinda Biafore, economic and community development grant coordinator for the county, said the county received a $100,000 grant through the Courthouse Facilities[Read More…]
Marshall campus needs costly repairs after freeze
By Megan Osborne The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Physical Plant workers are still working to complete repairs to damage caused by the freezing temperatures of the polar vortex Jan. 6-8, while dealing with current wintery weather and regularly scheduled projects. The polar conditions that plagued the area in the last[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Jan. 23
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT IRAN IS SAYING ABOUT ASSAD’S FUTURE Iranian[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Ribbon cut on Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials today cut the ribbon the Four Points by Sheraton Charleston hotel. Offering a view of the Kanawha River, the hotel is Starwood’s first property to open in West Virginia. The newly renovated hotel — formerly the Charleston House Hotel — features 176 guest rooms and suites, 12,000[Read More…]
Harrison superintendent denied new contract
By Roger Adkins The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Harrison County Board of Education voted 4-1 Tuesday not to renew the contract of Superintendent Susan Collins. Board member Doug Hogue was the sole dissenting voice in the vote during a board meeting at the central offices on E.B.[Read More…]
