By Jim Davis Exponent-Telegram MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginians need to get serious about coal, or learn to live without some of the services to which they have become accustomed. That was the message speakers stressed Thursday at a forum on coal mining’s significance to the state and the economic[Read More…]
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Bridgeport puts on fiery Christmas show
By Jeremiah Shelor Exponent-Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Though it rained for much of the evening, nothing could dampen the Christmas spirit in Bridgeport Thursday night. The Associated Businesses of Bridgeport put on their 9th annual Light Up Night, which culminated in a tree lighting ceremony outside the Benedum Civic Center[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Dec. 6
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. SOUTH AFRICA MOURNS MANDELA Nation celebrates the life[Read More…]
The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington looking for state government reporter
The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington, W.Va., is seeking an experienced reporter to lead local and state government reporting for print and digital platforms. Contact Ed Dawson at [email protected] or (304) 526-2787. To see all newspaper employment opportunities, visit https://wvpress.wpengine.com/?p=23
Charleston’s natural gas station up and running
By Jared Hunt Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston’s new natural gas fueling station had a low-key opening last month and is now providing 24-7 access to fill up vehicles that run on compressed natural gas. “We are fully functional,” said IGS Energy CNG Services General Manager T.J. Meadows.[Read More…]
Parents warned to keep tabs on youngsters online
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel: PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Thank Heaven someone finally noticed something was wrong when a 52-year-old Charleston man made multiple trips to Sardis, Ohio, to pick up a 14-year-old girl – then took her back across the Ohio River to a New Martinsville motel,[Read More…]
W.Va. residents should brace for budget cuts
An excerpt from an editorial in the Dominion Post: “MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — …It would appear that mid-year cuts are probably imminent. This bodes ill for a range of state functions, including road repair and mine inspections, and scores of other fundamental services…” Click here for the paper’s e-edition.
W.Va. officials laud newly opened Salem Correctional Center
By Darlene Taylor-Morgan Exponent-Telegram SALEM, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said Wednesday the Salem Correctional Center is helping to address the state’s prison overcrowding problem. More than 300 inmates from the regional jail system are currently housed at the Salem prison, with 86 more scheduled to arrive within[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Dec. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday Dec. 5, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. NORTHERN PLAINS FACE ARCTIC BLAST A cold snap[Read More…]
Historic Charleston estate to be classroom for Marshall grad class
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…]