Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers 1. RUSSIA, IRAN CRITICIZE TEHRAN SNUB FOR SYRIA TALKS[Read More…]
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Feds advised flushing until chemical odor gone
By Ken Ward Jr. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Concerned about lingering odors, federal officials recommended a more lengthy “flush” of home plumbing systems than state leaders and West Virginia American Water advised 300,000 residents to use to clean the chemical “Crude MCHM” from those systems, according to newly disclosed government communications.[Read More…]
Hydropower plant restart sought at Stonewall dam
By Darlene J. Swiger Exponent Telegram ROANOKE, W.Va. — An Ohio hydropower company has filed a pre-application with federal regulators to operate an existing hydropower plant at Stonewall Jackson Dam in Lewis County. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission also received a notice of intent from Mahoning Hydropower, LLC, on Dec.[Read More…]
W.Va. county clerks mull possible same-sex marriage changes
By Kate White Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One West Virginia county clerk doesn’t know what he would do if a federal judge rules West Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. “I’m against same-sex marriages. I’m against it, simple as that,” said Wayne County Clerk Renick Booth. “I don’t[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Jan. 20
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. IRAN BEGINS LANDMARK NUCLEAR DEAL The U.N. nuclear[Read More…]
Rockfeller seeking more information on decision to lift water ban
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jay Rockefeller Friday asked the head of West Virginia American Water, Jeff McIntyre, for more information about the testing used to issue a lift on the water ban his company issued in the aftermath of last week’s chemical spill at Freedom Industries. Rockefeller sent the letter after[Read More…]
Beckley gathering brainstorms to resurrect Theatre West Virginia
By Wendy Holdren Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — “I’m thankful to see I’m not by myself on this,” Scott Hill said to a crowd of approximately 50 people who met Thursday evening at Tamarack to discuss Theatre West Virginia Act II. “We’re paddling against a major current, but it’s nice to[Read More…]
WVU women snag another upset of Top 20 team
By Bob Hertzel For The Exponent Telegram MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — All season long, Mike Carey had preached a message to his point guard, Linda Stepney. It was a simple message, simply that he wanted her to attempt to deliver more scoring from her position than she had been doing. A[Read More…]
GPS takes big rig down scary Pocahontas path
By Jaynell Graham Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — The shortest distance between two points may not always be the safest nor easiest route. That fact became all too apparent just before noon last Tuesday when a tractor trailer driver headed to the Dollar General store in Marlinton was routed by[Read More…]
Bulk water distribution paused over source issue
By Ashley B. Craig Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Saying they weren’t sure where the water came from, Kanawha County officials ordered the removal of all bulk water containers from distribution sites Thursday evening. County Manager Jennifer Sayre said West Virginia American Water Co. told county officials some of[Read More…]
