LOGAN, W.Va. — Little Coal River Trail System in Boone County and Ivy Branch Trail System in Lincoln County will be closing down effective Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, according to officials with The Hatfield McCoy Trails. “The authority received notice from the landowners that it would be necessary to close these[Read More…]
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Wood County airport could lose federal subsidy
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport could lose the federal funding that supports its commercial air service when the U.S. Department of Transportation starts enforcing a 15-year-old rule next year. A law passed in 2000 prohibits the DOT from subsidizing Essential Air Service to communities at a rate[Read More…]
New WVU building shows ‘future of engineering’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University took a step toward the future of engineering this month when it officially opened a new facility for the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. The Advanced Engineering Research Building will serve as an interdisciplinary facility for WVU students to gather[Read More…]
Two coal companies issue 2,100 W.Va. layoff notices
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two coal companies said Tuesday they expect to eliminate more than 2,100 mining jobs, including 92 in Raleigh County. Alpha Natural Resources sent WARN notices stating it plans to idle its entire 79-person workforce at the Edwight Surface Mine and 13 workers at the Independence Coal Co.’s[Read More…]
$7.6 million grant will help displaced miners
An editorial from The Register Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — If we were to take a survey of people who looked at today’s Page 1 and asked what they saw, the consensus probably would be that it was nothing but bad news. You wouldn’t get an argument from us — for the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Oct. 7
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. NUCLEAR SMUGGLERS SOUGHT EXTREMIST BUYERS Gangs with suspected Russian ties attempted to shop[Read More…]
WVPA seeking judges for N.C Press Association Contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is asking editors, ad directors and staffers at its member newspapers to help the North Carolina Press Association in judging its editorial and newspaper contest. “This isn’t our next exchange state but several associations are hoping to work together to help judge press association contests[Read More…]
Fayette officials to sue state authority over consolidation plan
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — In a special meeting Monday, the Fayette County Commission unanimously voted to retain Mountain State Justice law firm to take legal action against the West Virginia School Building Authority after its Sept. 28 decision to reject Fayette County Schools’ consolidation plan. Fayette Prosecutor and County Attorney Larry[Read More…]
Farmer sues Mon Power over deer deaths
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A local farmer has filed a lawsuit against a power company and one of its contractors, claiming the noise from a tree-trimming helicopter caused his deer to die after they dived off a cliff in an attempt to escape the noise. Jack Oliver III, an owner and[Read More…]
Marshall partners with USA TODAY for media app
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University, partnered with USA TODAY, recently unveiled a new media app geared toward students and the university. USA TODAY partnered with various staff members, including the Student Government Association, Housing and Residence Life, University Communications and various campus medias, to develop a more accessible form of[Read More…]
