CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A national gun-rights group used a photograph of the late Delegate Dale Martin in a campaign mailer that attacks Martin’s son, Joshua Martin, a Putnam County Democrat running for a seat in West Virginia’s 13th House District. The National Association for Gun Rights sent the mailer to[Read More…]
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Vintage dolls in spotlight at Huntington museum
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A new attraction at Heritage Farm Museum & Village is geared to show Appalachia beyond farm and rural living. Bowes Doll and Carriage Museum includes elaborate displays of dolls, carriages, miniature furniture and appliances, and other items that bring history to life. The exhibit fills a building[Read More…]
Princeton puppy makes comeback after fire
PRINCETON, W.Va. — At first, it seemed everyone escaped when a fire destroyed a on Halls Ridge Road home, but Walter Nance quickly realized somebody was missing – Roscoe, his 10-week-old puppy. Nance, 24, couldn’t search for Roscoe right away after his residence burned Oct. 13; firefighters would not let[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Oct. 29
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. IRAQI KURDS HEAD TO FIGHT MILITANTS IN SYRIAThe 150[Read More…]
Election impact of chemical spill discussed
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In January, a chemical leak in the Elk River polluted the drinking supply of more than 300,000 West Virginians, forcing them to buy bottled water and forego showers and washing dishes for up to two weeks. Nine months later, outrage over that disaster seems to have faded from[Read More…]
Breast cancer awareness grows with world’s longest pink scarf
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The success of “Terri’s Tribute” battle against breast cancer has visible ties to cancer awareness, art and community. In 2009, when Oak Hill, W.Va., resident Terri Lynne Massey lost her four-year battle with breast cancer, it was her local community that took up two challenges: Raising money for scholarships[Read More…]
CAMC fracas ends in death, manslaughter charge
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An Alum Creek man accused of shoving an elderly pastor to his death during a September fight at a Charleston hospital sobbed as Charleston police led him to an unmarked car. David Allen Sharp, 36, of Childress Road, was charged Monday evening with voluntary manslaughter for the[Read More…]
W.Va. DNR to give up control of Cass Railroad
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following discussions that began last spring, the state Division of Natural Resources announced on Monday that rail operations at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park will be taken over by the State Rail Authority and the state-owned West Virginia Central Railroad effective when the Cass line’s current excursion[Read More…]
State must halt decline in teacher workforce
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — When talk turns to the public education system, so much attention is paid to Common Core, standardized tests and new and improved buildings. But at the core of any great education is a dedicated workforce of teachers, administrators and service personnel[Read More…]
WVU sorority wins annual PRT cram
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU students packed a PRT car on Monday, Oct. 27, and it was for more than a trip to class. The PRT cram is part of WVU’s Mountaineer Week festivities. The Chi Omega sorority set the high mark for the PRT cram with 73 students in the[Read More…]