An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Back in February, we wrote an editorial chastising the National Science Foundation — a federal agency — for threatening to remove support for the Robert C. Byrd telescope at Green Bank by 2017. The feds provide as much as $10 million a[Read More…]
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Historic 1960 Humphrey-Kennedy debate took place in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Organizers of a campaign to bring a 2016 presidential debate to Charleston are hoping history is on their side — in the form of a groundbreaking 1960 debate held here. On May 4, 1960 — a week before the historic West Virginia primary election — John F.[Read More…]
Century Aluminum gives up on Ravenswood plant
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Century Aluminum will permanently shut down its Ravenswood plant effectively immediately, officials announced Monday night. The Ravenswood smelter was built in 1957 and had a full operating capacity of 170,000 metric tons per year. It has been idled since February 2009, causing more than 650 people to lose[Read More…]
W.Va. among states with biggest drops in gas prices
BLUEFIELD — Drops in West Virginia’s gasoline price at the pump is helping spur some last minute out-of-state trips as well as bringing in more out-of-state visitors. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has dropped for 12 days in a row, which is the longest consecutive decline since[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, July 28
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHY USAF PUTS 4-STAR GENERAL IN COMMAND OF ITS[Read More…]
W.Va., Ohio struggle with unemployment
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia has a significantly higher unemployment rate than the rest of the nation, according to data released this week, while the Upper Ohio Valley in general continues coping with job losses. Marshall, Ohio, Wetzel, Tyler, Brooke and Harrison counties feature higher unemployment rates than they did[Read More…]
West Viriginia looks at mining cleanup expenses
BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia is among several coal-producing states pressing coal companies to prove they have the funding available to clean up sites after they finish mining, placing a new headache on a financially strained industry. Coal companies are suffering financially from cheaper natural gas, tougher environmental regulations and[Read More…]
Dye named advertising sales manager for Times West Virginian
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Misty Poe, the general manager/editor of the Times West Virginian, announces that Teresa Dye has been named advertising sales manager for the newspaper. In her new role, Dye will be supervising the team of advertising sales representatives and support staff to ensure advertisers can get their message[Read More…]
WV eyes tightened pain clinic rules
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After eight months and two failed inspections, Responsible Pain & Aesthetic Management in Beckley recently became only the fifth licensed pain clinic in West Virginia. The clinic finally got the state’s OK after moving to a new facility and selling a 1 percent ownership interest to the[Read More…]
Charleston Gazette-Mail Editorial: Government should use oversight carefully
Beginning Thursday, governors from across the nation descended on The Greenbrier for the annual National Governors Association summer meeting. The executives were getting together to discuss topics such as infrastructure, climate change and rising health care costs. These are issues all too familiar to West Virginia. But governors of other[Read More…]
