An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Buckhannon city officials are tired of waiting patiently. They still have not received specific information from Dominion regarding how the company plans to engineer, construct and protect the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s local source water crossings. As a result, officials plan to submit[Read More…]
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Company re-evaluating Wood County cracker plant
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A statement from a company studying an ethane cracker plant in Wood County is again fueling speculation the multi-billion-dollar complex won’t be built. But that’s not the conclusion coming from the office of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, who with Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette, on Tuesday met with[Read More…]
Parkersburg council drama creates city problems
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Regardless of the circumstances, Parkersburg residents have a right to expect their municipal government will continue to function properly, to serve their needs, and to do so in a way that is at least reasonably organized and professional. During[Read More…]
Beckley VA allegedly substituted meds to cut costs
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The U.S. Office of Special Counsel on Wednesday charged that the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center put patients at medical risk and violated VA policy by substituting prescribed antipsychotic medications with older drugs in order to cut costs. OSC, an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency, shared[Read More…]
Rahall appointed to World Affairs Council
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Former Congressman Nick Rahall of Beckley has been appointed to the board of directors of one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit organizations. The World Affairs Council of America is “dedicated to educating and engaging the public on global issues,” according to its website. The council[Read More…]
Smoking ban has casino planning outdoor gambling
NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hoping to mitigate the impact of a countywide smoking ban, Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort plans to build an elaborate smoking patio that it says will “meet the intent” of the new regulation. Joseph L. Billhimer, chief operating officer of Mountaineer parent company Eldorado Gaming Inc.,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, April 23
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 23, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. EU URGED TO TAKE ACTION ON MEDITERRANEAN MIGRANTS[Read More…]
Jim Justice says he might run for governor
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Resort owner, coal mine owner, basketball coach — Jim Justice wears many hats. Lately, he’s been deciding whether or not to throw one of them into the ring to run for governor. Justice said Tuesday he’s “very seriously considering” filing for the Democrat Party’s nomination to replace[Read More…]
Small changes, big results in reducing footprint
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Turn the lights off when leaving a room. Plant a tree. Take shorter showers. Carpool to work. These are just a few ways people can reduce their carbon footprint. Today, people around the globe are uniting their efforts to help lead[Read More…]
Wirt County couple turns alpaca fleece into wares
ELIZABETH, W.Va. — People visiting the Point Park Marketplace can hardly miss the old-fashioned spinning wheel set up just inside the front door. The spinning wheel, and the goods for sale around it, belong to Tammie and Lester Marks, who own and operate the Heavenly Sunlight Alpaca Farm and country[Read More…]