By Travis Crum, The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.Va. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Huntington Water Quality Board has approved its 2019-20 fiscal year budget, which includes money set aside for more manpower to make repairs. It also includes cost-of-living increases for employees and payments into a revolving fund required by the[Read More…]
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NCWV residents have varying thoughts on climate change
By JoAnn Snoderly, The Exponent Telegram in Clarksburg, W.Va. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — From climate change protests in New York to Republican state senators refusing to vote on climate change measures in Oregon to the Green New Deal, climate change continues to dominate headlines. As debates about the best way to[Read More…]
W.Va. medical cannabis program not ready to roll out
By the Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia patients and caregivers waiting for the state’s medical cannabis program to officially start in July shouldn’t expect their program cards or physicians certificates anytime soon. The Dominion Post reports that the state has had little time to prepare since the[Read More…]
Bonnie’s Bus providing care in Mill Creek, W.Va.
By Brooke Hinzman, The Inter-Mountain in Elkins, W.Va. MILL CREEK, W.Va. — A mobile mammography unit is providing screenings at Valley Healthcare, Inc. in Mill Creek from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Bonnie’s Bus Mobile Mammography Program is a division of the WVU Cancer Institute and WVU Medicine dedicated[Read More…]
W.Va.’s Marion Co. Humane Society back in business
By Eric Hrin, Times West Virginian of Fairmont, W.Va. FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Marion County Humane Society is back open after a recent water line break turned things upside down at the shelter. Kennel technician Alexis Potesta said the humane society was able to open back up Monday. “It was[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, June 27
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 27, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. Democratic candidates debate immigration, health care Ten Democratic presidential candidates clashed in[Read More…]
No reported fatalities from tornado in W.Va., power outages may continue until Thursday
By Rebecca Carballo, the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some Kanawha County residents remained in the dark Tuesday after Monday evening’s tornado took down trees and utility poles in its path from Alum Creek north through Charleston and up along the Elk River. The tornado took down power lines and[Read More…]
W.Va. ranked No. 1 for personal income growth during first quarter
By Wendy Holdren, The Register-Herald in Beckley, W.Va. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Tuesday that West Virginia led the nation in personal income growth for the first quarter of 2019 with a 5.6 percent growth rate. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross tweeted a congratulatory message, noting[Read More…]
Kanawha Co. police warn residents of scam calls seeking prepaid cards
By The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Police in West Virginia’s largest county are warning residents about a scam in which callers pretending to be sheriff’s deputies tell them to buy prepaid cards to use to pay fines or else face jail time. Kanawha County sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Humphreys says[Read More…]
Harrison, WV County Clerk’s Office still reeling after cyberattack; commission working with outside cyber security firm
By JoAnn Snoderly, The Exponent Telegram in Clarksburg, W.Va. CLARKSBURG, W.Va.— Harrison County government is still reeling from a June 13 cyberattack that crippled many county functions. The attack was especially devastating in the Harrison County Clerk’s Office, where all digital tasks were halted and documents possibly dating to the[Read More…]
