By Rick Steelhammer Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A two-story, 12-room estate house built for a Charleston lawyer and newspaper publisher in 1852 will be the classroom for “Glenwood and the History of Charleston,” a seminar for students in Marshall’s Graduate Humanities Program and interested members of the public. The[Read More…]
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Menorah lit outside WVU’s Mountainlair
By Daniel Schatz Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountaineer Jewish community came together Tuesday evening to celebrate Hanukkah, or the festival of lights. Outside the Mountainlair, people celebrated the Jewish holiday by lighting a 10-foot-tall menorah, singing songs and eating latkes and different kinds of doughnuts. On Hanukkah, the[Read More…]
W.Va. officials faulted for demise of broadband proposal
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It should have come as no surprise that federal officials are not going along with a proposal to spend $2.5 million for another high-speed Internet project in West Virginia. Mismanagement of other broadband initiatives left little reason for confidence in this one.[Read More…]
Air quality problem plagues Eastern Panhandle
By Mary Stortstrom The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A code orange air quality alert was issued by the National Weather Service for Berkeley and Jefferson counties Tuesday, which may mean certain individuals may need to reduce their outdoor activity as the conditions are expected to continue through the end of[Read More…]
Wood County officials hear more about proposed cracker plant
By Brett Dunlap Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG – Wood County is where the people who are proposing to build an ethane cracker facility want to be, officials said Monday night. The Area Roundtable held its annual membership meeting at the Blennerhassett Hotel. West Virginia Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette, the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 4
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED METRO-NORTH’S DERAILMENT The train’s[Read More…]
A rout in Morgantown
Dominion Post photographer Chelsi Baker chronicled West Virginia University’s 96-47 win over Loyola Monday night at the Coliseum in Morgantown. In this photo Remi Dibo (0) plays defense. For the Dominion Post’s e-edition, click here.
Cross this off your gift list for children
An editorial from The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — If you’re still shopping for the children on your Christmas list, we have a suggestion: Cross off pellet guns that look like real firearms. They are not toys. Pellet and BB guns can be good gifts for teenagers and[Read More…]
Woman drives eight hours to rescue W.Va. dogs
By Anne Elgin Bluefield Daily Telegraph WAR, W.Va. — The barking from multiple dogs could be heard up and down Warrior Mine Road as a dog rescuer from Indiana worked to save the canines. Jeannie Renninger of Whitley County, Ind., drove eight hours on Sunday to reach McDowell County after[Read More…]
University celebrates Eastern Panhandle investments
By Erika Elaine Wells The Jounal of Martinsburg CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia officials joined the American Public University System on Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate more than $100 million of revitalization in Charles Town and Ranson. Charles Town Mayor Peggy Smith, Ranson Mayor David Hamill, and[Read More…]
