The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP’S VICTORY LAP MAY BE PREMATURE The scramble to frame the Russia investigation’s findings in[Read More…]
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Ken Burns talks ‘Country Music’ series, credits WV roots for love of genre
By BILL LYNCH Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s hard to say precisely how much West Virginia contributed to the shape and sound of country music, but a lot can be said about how much West Virginians contributed to “Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns,” the upcoming Public Broadcasting[Read More…]
A Piece of History: 300-year-old Wheeling tree will live on as mementos
By SCOTT McCLOSKEY The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — As a 300-year-old sycamore tree has slowly been removed from the front lot at Monument Place in Elm Grove in recent weeks, area residents have turned out by the dozens, eager to claim a small “piece of history.” Whether[Read More…]
Berkeley County moves forward with litter control efforts despite Senate bill veto
By BREANNA FRANCIS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley County Council approved sending a letter to the West Virginia Department of Transportation on behalf of the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority to request help with litter control on Interstate 81 during Thursday’s weekly meeting — a request that came on[Read More…]
North Central West Virginia urgent care facilities have become key part of health care system
By STEVEN BAUBLITZ NCWV Media CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Urgent- care facilities in North Central West Virginia continue to offer quality medical services, and staffers have noticed an increase in visitors over the past year due to varying factors, including the convenience of care. The facilities allow patients with acute or[Read More…]
81st annual Feast of the Ramson celebrates the arrival of first green of West Virginia spring
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail RICHWOOD, W.Va. — The pungent aroma of nearly one ton of cooking ramps should help guide first-time visitors to the site of Richwood’s 81st annual Feast of the Ramson on April 13. The state’s oldest continually running ramp feed gets underway at Cherry River Elementary[Read More…]
West Virginia Gold Star Mothers’ living memorial takes root at Beech Fork
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — To plant a sugar maple for every West Virginian who died in service to their country would take a state park-sized plot of land, if not more. A considerably smaller but no less hallowed grove took root at Beech Fork State Park[Read More…]
Republican committees divided over West Virginia Gov. Justice
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia’s Republican primary for governor 11 months away, GOP leaders at the county level are making their feelings known for Jim Justice, the Democrat-turned-Republican governor of the state. The Mineral County Republican Executive Committee released a[Read More…]
Richwood council reverses course, voices support for mayor
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Richwood Mayor Chris Drennen isn’t resigning after all, and City Council members aren’t accusing her of receiving pay without their approval, or of any other wrongdoing. “Does anyone on this council believe that I was paid without your knowledge or consent?” Drennen[Read More…]
