WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — As a 13-year-old girl, Anna Borsick sought escape from her life. Growing up in Sandusky, Ohio, she had been molested by several men in her short lifetime, and believed the only solution was to run away. She found asylum with an older man, who cared for[Read More…]
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Pipeline company’s suit could affect other projects
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A Mountain Valley Pipeline lawsuit against 103 West Virginians for the right to survey their private property could have widespread implications for other pipeline projects. Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC, whose parent company is EQT, filed a petition in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of[Read More…]
Ohio Valley hotel slowdown follows gas decline
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Officials on both sides of the river are attributing a slowdown in hotel/motel tax collections in the area to a reduction in the natural gas business. “We have seen some pullback from the overnight stays related to the gas business. We are keeping an eye on it[Read More…]
W.Va. coal industry advocate remains optimistic
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The president of the West Virginia Coal Association said Tuesday night he’s confident coal will continue to be a major player in the state economy, despite seven years of significant decline. Bill Raney, the coal industry’s chief lobbyist, said the state is experiencing losses in the number[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, April 9
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 9, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NEW REVELATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA FATAL SHOOTING CASE[Read More…]
Outgoing Lincoln County Superintendent Lucas considering run for House of Delegates
WVGOP Chairman Conrad Lucas reveals mother’s possible political ambitions HAMLIN, W.Va. – The search for a new superintendent of schools in Lincoln County got underway, earlier this week, following a decision by Superintendent Patricia Lucas not to seek a new contract. Lucas’ announcement came at the March 31, 2015 regular session[Read More…]
With WVU coming, UC leases new Beckley location
BECKLEY, W.Va. — University of Charleston officials are moving the Beckley campus to an educational building in Harper Park, UC Regional President Jerry Forster announced Tuesday. Forster said officials have leased one building on the former New River Community and Technical College campus at the park and have a verbal[Read More…]
As spring unfolds, remember ATVs are not toys
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — After our long winter, it’s one of the perks of living in West Virginia that with the arrival of spring we get to enjoy our beautiful mountains, streams and trails. But each spring brings its own cautionary tales about safety in the outdoors.[Read More…]
Times West Virginian honored by parent company
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Times West Virginian has been honored by its parent company in an annual editorial contest. Corridor Magazine, the Times West Virginian’s lifestyles magazine, has been named Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. Magazine of the Year. In addition, Misty Poe, the managing editor of the Times West Virginian,[Read More…]
Cancelled flights frustrate Wood County officials
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — With two dozen flights canceled in March, service from Silver Airways is getting worse instead of better, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport Manager Jeff McDougle said Tuesday. During Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting, McDougle told members of the Wood County Airport Authority that 30 percent of Silver’s scheduled flights[Read More…]
