An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The recent string of deadly shootings on campuses across the United States has renewed the spotlight on how thoroughly colleges and universities are informing students and staff about emergency procedures and proper reactions in such cases. A survey of the nation’s campuses indicate[Read More…]
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Berkeley County learned much from Potomac spill
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Public Service Water District is measuring its response to the Potomac River spill as a success with virtually no disruption to customers after shutting down its Potomac River intake for six days. From midday Friday Oct. 2 to late Wednesday Oct 7, the district’s[Read More…]
Holden mine disaster memorial taking shape
LOGAN, W.Va. — On March 8, 1960, a slate fall reportedly started a coal fire at the Island Creek Coal Company mine at 22 Holden. Carbon monoxide gas resulting from the fire would eventually claim the lives of 18 miners. Twenty men were trapped by the slate fall and fire,[Read More…]
Pipeline-related spending to affect W.Va. counties
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A proposed $2.1 billion pipeline to transport natural gas through West Virginia is expected to pump hundreds of millions of dollars into three Mid-Ohio Valley counties. Columbia Pipeline Group wants to build and operate approximately 165 miles of pipeline of varying diameters from Marshall County to Cabell[Read More…]
Movie with Oscar buzz features ink-stained heroes
LOS ANGELES — They have been whipsawed by the web and left jobless by the thousands in round after round of layoffs and early retirements. Their public standing just barely rises above that of lobbyists and telemarketers. But against all odds, the hottest heroes in Hollywood — at least in[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Oct. 13
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. CLINTON, SANDERS RIVALRY IN SPOTLIGHT AS DEMOCRATS DEBATE The senator and the former[Read More…]
wvpress extra — Conference Call set for Charter School Discussion
The West Virginia Press Association is working to arrange trainings, webinars and events to help our newspapers in all departments. On the editorial side, we have a FOIA handbook in the works, will be promoting webinars and are working to arrange some interviews by telephone conference and webinar for statewide “hot[Read More…]
Low prices don’t stop investments in state’s natural gas
By GEORGE HOHMANN For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The sales price for a unit of natural gas is a down dramatically, but industry leaders say interest and investment in West Virginia’s natural gas industry continues to climb. It’s true some West Virginia drillers have parked their rigs because of[Read More…]
Bridge Day to feature veteran team jump from C-47
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A highlight of Bridge Day 2015 will be aerial demonstrations executed by an All Veteran Parachute Team from Whiskey 7, a C-47 aircraft that flew in the Battle of Normandy during World War II. The public is invited to see the aircraft up close on Oct. 16[Read More…]
City building gargoyles returning to Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Two familiar faces are returning to Parkersburg. Organizers are raising $900 to buy and transport two gargoyles that were on old city hall at Fifth and Market streets, which was demolished in September 1980. “I’d be surprised if we don’t get a response,” said Bob Enoch, president[Read More…]
