PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Christmas trees come and go as the holidays move from Christmas to New Year’s. One tree, however, isn’t going anywhere. It’s the Salute Your Soldier Honor Tree, also known as the Veterans Tree, in City Park. “People can put ornaments on it through the end of January,”[Read More…]
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U.S. Park Service marks 100 years with challenge
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by hiking 100 miles or more on trails in the New River Gorge National River and Bluestone National Scenic River in 2016. The 100 Mile Challenge is the first of many local events during 2016 to celebrate this landmark anniversary,[Read More…]
More than 33,000 in WV enroll for health coverage
BECKLEY, W.Va. — More than 8.2 million people have signed up for Marketplace coverage as of Dec. 19, including more than 33,000 West Virginians. Health care coverage will be effective Jan. 1, 2016, for those who selected a plan by Dec. 17 or were automatically re-enrolled. Sylvia Burwell, Department of Health[Read More…]
Gas price true holiday gift for WV travelers
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Consider the less than $2 gas prices an early Christmas gift. That’s what holiday travelers are doing. While cheap gas prices may unsettle Scrooge or the Grinch, holiday travelers were feeling festive while holding the gas pump’s handle Wednesday. Around Beckley prices ranged from $1.99 to $2.09[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Dec. 24
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SEVERE WEATHER HITS U.S. SOUTH In northern Mississippi, residents are beginning to take[Read More…]
Names of black bears on WV Rose Parade float announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Wild, Wonderful West Virginia today announced the names of the black bears, Courage and Pride, -featured on the Rose Parade float showcasing Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. The float, a partnership between WVU Medicine Children’s and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals will participate in the 2016 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on[Read More…]
Attorney General joins 26 states in pressing for stay of EPA’s Power Plan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined 25 other states Wednesday in urging a federal appeals court to stay the Environmental Protection Agency’s illegal and unprecedented, so-called “Clean Power Plan.” The response comes two months after many of those same[Read More…]
WV’s Independent Insurance Agents make holidays bright for Make-A-Wish
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia (IIAWV) announced today a $7,500 grant to Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The grant will be used to help fulfill the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. “Our members, the independent insurance agent community in West Virginia, believe there[Read More…]
Capito wishes West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
“I ask that you join me in thanking those who are serving far away from home and loved ones this holiday season. Their sacrifices enable us to enjoy the freedoms we cherish, and we must keep these brave men and women in our thoughts and prayers.” CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito[Read More…]
Women Work will continue offering training program after shutting down one site
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia Women Work announced Tuesday that after months of public pleas and grant writing, they will again offer the Step Up for Women Construction Pre-Apprenticeship training, but only at two of their three sites. The North Central (Morgantown) location and the Kanawha Valley (Charleston) location are currently recruiting[Read More…]
