VIENNA, W.Va. — A Mineral Wells couple’s love of trains and sharing that love with others led them to buy the trackless train at the Grand Central Mall. David and Malinda Goldsmith purchased the train in August and made changes, including putting in a depot where people can buy tickets[Read More…]
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WV girl collects 800 pairs of shoes, wants 300 more by her birthday
Editor’s note: Holiday Helpers will appear each Monday in The Journal through December and will profile local residents who make extraordinary efforts to help others during the holiday season. HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — As people wonder how to give back this holiday season, 10-year-old Elli Hurst is simply asking residents to[Read More…]
Ride-sharing services need reasonable regulations
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia legislature’s decision last March not to allow Uber and other ride-sharing services in the state came about in a controversial way, but taking it slow on this issue will be beneficial in the long run. Over the past six years,[Read More…]
Putnam firm got 94 percent of WV body transports
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An already embattled funeral home director was subjected to additional scrutiny recently following the release of a Legislative audit which determined an inordinate number of body transportation contracts had been directed towards another of his companies. Tri-State Mortuary, which is owned by Chad R. Harding of Poca,[Read More…]
Hatfield-McCoy trail permits up over last year
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Trail permit sales for Mercer and McDowell counties are up almost 16 percent according to Hatfield-McCoy Trail System Executive Director Jeff Lusk. With the closure of the Ivy Branch Trail in Lincoln County and the Little Coal River Trail in Boone County to land sales, trails in[Read More…]
Prepare for Click It or Ticket
An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Buckle up. It’s a simple message that is repeated throughout the year by area law enforcement and safety officials. Still many across our region refuse to wear a seatbelt while driving. But seatbelts save lives. This is a proven fact. And[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Nov. 30
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHAT WORLD LEADERS ARE HOPING CLIMATE TALKS SIGNIFY By striking a deal to[Read More…]
Charleston residents show support of refugees
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — About 250 people gathered at Haddad Riverfront Park Tuesday afternoon and pledged they would show love and compassion for Syrian refugees. Speakers listed reasons for allowing the Syrian refugees, who are fleeing the devastation of civil war in their country, into the United States and West Virginia:[Read More…]
WV Trucking Association shares eight safe driving tips for the upcoming holiday
Safety should be priority for motorists during Thanksgiving travels Charleston, W.Va. (November 24, 2015) – Today, the West Virginia Trucking Association (WVTA), offers safe driving trips for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With an expected 47 million motorists taking to the roads over the next few days, safety and awareness are the highest[Read More…]
Blankenship jury to resume work next week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The jury in the Don Blankenship criminal case will resume its work next week considering the evidence presented in a lengthy and complicated case that charges the former Massey Energy chief executive officer with three felony counts related to events at the Upper Big Branch Mine, where[Read More…]