CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Side of Charleston more often than not gets branded as the negative news side of town, but Thursday’s West Side Block Party is one big effort to get people talking positively and looking towards the future. The block party, which is open to the public —[Read More…]
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McDowell County lawmaker pleads to DUI charge
WELCH, W.Va. — A McDowell County member of the West Virginia House of Delegates pleaded no contest Tuesday to non-aggravated driving under the influence. Delegate Clif Moore, D-McDowell, pleaded to DUI first offense and was sentenced to time served and court costs, a spokesperson with the McDowell County Prosecuting Attorney’s[Read More…]
High court ruling a black eye for West Virginia
An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — In a baffling decision that can only be viewed as a step backward for the Mountain State, the West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that drug addicts can sue doctors and pharmacies. This nonsensical decision by the high court justices is[Read More…]
Freedom officials’ attorneys cite potential juror bias
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Defense attorneys are seeking to have the cases of two former Freedom Industries executives tried elsewhere, saying the two men can’t get a fair trial in West Virginia. Attorneys for Gary Southern and Dennis Farrell filed the motion Monday, saying there has been extensive prejudicial media coverage[Read More…]
Just plain facts about pistol danger
An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After rival motorcycle gangs slaughtered each other at a Texas biker hangout, a CNN commentary asked: “Is this who and what we have become as a nation? … Is American culture now so drenched in weaponry — and so wearily accustomed to violence[Read More…]
Huntington bridge undergoing inspection, repair
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Drivers can expect some closures and delays on the 31st Street Bridge over the next several months as crews work to clean and paint the structure and its access ramps, but not until October of next year as the contract for the work suggests. The bridge was[Read More…]
Manchin, other senators call for new oil exports
WHEELING, W.Va. — Before U.S. shale drilling grinds to a halt amid lower oil and natural gas prices, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and other lawmakers hope to boost domestic fracking by exporting crude to foreign countries for the first time since the 1970s. Introduced Tuesday with oil trading at around[Read More…]
Condition of W.Va. rural roads ranks low
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia is ranked in the top 20 in three undesirable categories by a Washington, D.C., -based nonprofit transportation research group. Released Tuesday, the annual TRIP report on the condition of rural roads in the United States says West Virginia’s rural pavement is in the sixth poorest[Read More…]
Parkersburg process server, GOP chief clash at door
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — An attempt to serve a subpoena in the hearing to determine if the mayor can remain in office led to a confrontation over the weekend. Wood County Republican Party Chairman Rob Cornelius, who filed the petition that triggered the June 4-5 hearing regarding Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell,[Read More…]
W.Va. trainers learn to administer overdose med
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — With drug overdoses on the rise in the state, training personnel learned how to administer a drug that would counter the symptoms of an overdose. On Tuesday morning, members of several training agencies met at the Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) 7 office in Clarksburg. The purpose[Read More…]
