Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 4, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. AT LEAST 75 DEAD IN CAPSIZED CHINESE SHIP[Read More…]
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e-WV: This week in West Virginia history
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. June 11, 1782: Frontiersman William Crawford was tortured and burned at the stake. Crawford had been captured by the Delaware, who mistakenly blamed him[Read More…]
Natural gas royalties give Doddridge Commission extra $1 million
Commissioner: Allocating funds is ‘good problems to have’ WEST UNION, W.Va. — The Doddridge County Commission voted Tuesday to allocate $1 million for future purposes: Half will go into the county’s rainy-day fund, and the other $500,000 toward a proposed annex for the courthouse. The commission has the extra funds because[Read More…]
Program looks at Summer food for students
RANSON, W.Va. — Ranson Elementary School students had plenty to celebrate Tuesday when federal officials joined them for food, fun – and even some happy dancing- to help kick off the Summer Food Service Program. It was also an opportunity to honor Sen. John Unger, D-Berkeley, for the work he’s[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey: Mid-July before decision on run for governor
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey stands by his previous statement that he is seriously considering a run for governor next year, but probably will not make a decision until mid-July despite recent announcements by his main competitors for the Republican nomination. Monday, U.S. Rep. David McKinley,[Read More…]
Northern Panhandle Teens rally against problem of heroin
WHEELING, W.Va. – Just one time can end a young life: that’s the message local teens are sending residents across the Ohio Valley with an original public service announcement on heroin abuse that premiered Tuesday evening. Four Wheeling Park High School students gathered to share their thoughts on the drug’s[Read More…]
Mingo teacher hands out candy, but response wasn’t sweet
MINGO, W.Va. — It could be called the “candy wrapper heard around the world.” FOX News and other conservative media outlets reported this week that Mingo County schools’ Director of Child Nutrition Kay Maynard had reported a local elementary school teacher to state education officials the previous week after the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, June 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. INTERPOL PUTS 6 LINKED TO FIFA ON MOST[Read More…]
Column: Age-old threats to freedom of speech
“The moment somebody says, ‘Yes, I believe in free speech, but…’ I stop listening,” says Salman Rushdie, who knows something about freedom of expression and its costs. We’ve all heard arguments from what Rushdie calls “the ‘but’ brigade.” “I’m a passionate defender of free speech, but there have to be limits.” “Free speech[Read More…]
The Charleston Gazette: Coalfield distress
From the editorial page of The Charleston Gazette: Researchers at West Virginia University found that coal mines in the northern half of the state are doing well, increasing output by 8 percent per year between 2011 and 2014. But mining in southern counties is an economic tragedy. Southern production fell[Read More…]