By Sierra Marling, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for Cabell County and 11 other southern West Virginia counties by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The alert is due to regional wildfire smoke in the southeastern areas of the state.[Read More…]
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Clarksburg, West Virginia, City Council passes camping ban ordinances amid public outcry
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Members of Clarksburg City Council passed a pair of ordinances targeting homeless encampments Thursday night. Passage came after lengthy debate during a public hearing, which drew several dozen people, as well as a prayer vigil in front of City Hall two[Read More…]
‘Honoring Our Veterans’ to celebrate artistic accomplishments of local veterans
By Tabitha Johnston, The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — This Veteran’s Day, an art show and one-man play will be held in Shepherdstown, with the purpose of “Honoring Our Veterans.” The Honoring Our Veterans event is being organized by Shepherdstown Community Club President Carrie Blessing and U.S. Air Force veteran Jason[Read More…]
North Matewan business owners hoping to find success ‘Off the Beaten Trails’
By Bruce Justice, Mingo Messenger MATEWAN, W.Va. — Two years ago it was no more than an old, dilapidated and abandoned large country store building in North Matewan awaiting inevitable demolition. After months of painstaking and exhaustive restoration work, however, it now serves as a thriving neighborhood convenience store as[Read More…]
WVDNR stocks 44 waters with monster, trophy-size trout
Anglers who catch a tagged monster trout can win a prize SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that 44 lakes and streams were stocked with trout during the weeks of Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 as part of the state’s third annual Monster Trout[Read More…]
Gov. Justice signs HB 203 providing $1.2 million to West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Surrounded by several veterans and members of the Marshall University ROTC, Gov. Justice signed House Bill 203, which provides $1.2 million in funding for the West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville. “We just had Election Day, and if it weren’t for the people in this room, we wouldn’t even have[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito praises PATTERN facility and economic innovation at ribbon cutting and open house in Beckley
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito offered high praise on Nov. 7 for the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s (NRGRDA) new textile training and manufacturing facility set to become the future home of PATTERN, located at 412 City Avenue in Beckley. “The establishment of[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin nominates 43 West Virginia students for U.S. service academies
Sen. Manchin nominates 925 West Virginians during Senate tenure West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va.– On Nov. 7, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) announced his intent to nominate 43 West Virginia students to the U.S. Service Academies, which include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy[Read More…]
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption expands foster care adoption program statewide in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption have announced the expansion of a key initiative aimed at increasing adoptions for youth in foster care who have been waiting the longest. Through a unique public-private partnership, the Foundation’s signature Wendy’s Wonderful[Read More…]
CAMC veterans appreciation events held on Nov. 6
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The auxiliaries of CAMC General Hospital and CAMC Memorial Hospital sponsored Veterans Day flag ceremonies Wednesday, Nov. 6, to honor the patients, families and veterans who are members of the CAMC workforce and our community. The ceremonies included a presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance and[Read More…]