CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The main chemical that leaked into the region’s Elk River drinking water supply might be much more toxic than has previously been reported, according to a new analysis made public Thursday by a researcher who has investigated the incident for the Tomblin administration. A team led by[Read More…]
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Shield state forest, residents from mining damage
An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s a shame that out-of-state and foreign coal corporations are blasting off mountaintops around Kanawha State Forest, almost in the shadow of the golden-domed State Capitol — and that signs warn hikers to stay off some forest trails, and for shooters[Read More…]
Historic Clarksburg steakhouse starts new chapter
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Wonder Bar Steakhouse celebrated the beginning of the third chapter in its 68-year history Thursday by hosting the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. In November 2012, Manuel and David Alvarez teamed up with hospitality executive Daniel Watts to purchase the historic steakhouse from[Read More…]
‘Dangerous animals’ list could prove costly
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Want to own a salamander? That’ll be $100. Want to own three turtles? That’ll be $300, along with the ability to show you can properly cage or maintain them, and possibly a lengthy wait for a permit. That’s the upshot of an exhaustive list produced last week[Read More…]
BB, pellet guns can be risky
An editorial from The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — “You’ll shoot your eye out” may not be the biggest worry of parents whose children ask if they can have BB or pellet guns. Modern models often appear identical to “real” firearms and sometimes pack similar power. Law enforcement officials[Read More…]
Gee spreads WVU message on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee didn’t disappoint more than 300 loyal Mountaineers when he spoke Thursday at the 36th annual WVU Alumni Luncheon on Capitol Hill – providing plenty of deja vu moments as he recalled having first addressed this group more than 30 years[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, July 11
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, July 11, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISRAEL IS HIT BY LEBANESE PROJECTILE IN OFFENSIVE’S[Read More…]
Summer sun means ultraviolet dangers; T-shirts are little help
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Did you know that the average T-shirt has a lower than 15 SPF rating when talking about protecting your child from harmful UV rays? It takes only 15 minutes for sun to damage your skin. And cases of skin cancer top the list of cancers nationally, with 20% of Americans and roughly as many West[Read More…]
Act II begins for Theatre West Virginia
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Friday night brings the curtain up on the 54th season of Theatre West Virginia. To be sure, it’s an abbreviated season with just 17 performances of one of the dramas, but this is so much better than the alternative that appeared certain early[Read More…]
Take all weather emergency alerts seriously
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — In a weather emergency, every second counts. Think back to the derecho that devastated the state just two years ago. The powerful wind storm caused nearly 700,000 people in West Virginia to lose electricity, some who didn’t have power restored for[Read More…]
