An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia still has a steep hill to climb in terms of being one of the most bicycle-friendly states in the country, but it appears to be making some progress, according to new state-by-state rankings. In its 2015 annual report released Monday, the[Read More…]
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WVU’s PRT shuts down till August for upgrades
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU’s Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system will continue to modernize in summer through system upgrades and maintenance activities, such as the installation of new train control infrastructure and the replacement of select electrical gear. To accomplish this, PRT operations were shut down Sunday and will resume Aug. 10.[Read More…]
Patriot Coal again seeks bankruptcy protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Patriot Coal on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying the company is trying to come up with another reorganization plan less than two years after emerging from a previous court-supervised financial makeover. Lawyers for Scott Depot-based Patriot filed the petition at about 8 a.m. in U.S.[Read More…]
Top few greyhound breeders get bulk of payments
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Racing Commission gave more than $10 million to individuals and businesses in the last two years through the state’s Greyhound Breeding Development Fund, with more than half the money going to a small group, according to a public records request. The finding comes after[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, May 13
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. INVESTIGATION STARTS AFTER AMTRAK TRAIN DERAILS IN PHILADELPHIA,[Read More…]
Amid financial woes, Alpha may shutter more mines
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Alpha Natural Resources had a tough April. First, the New York Stock Exchange sent the company a warning letter that its stock was in danger of being delisted, as its paper value consistently fell below $1 per share. That was followed by West Virginia regulators expressing concern[Read More…]
Mine War Museum to open in Matewan Saturday
MATEWAN, W.Va. — On the heels of a successful online fundraising campaign, the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum invites the public to a Grand Opening Celebration on Sat., May 16, in Matewan. Museum doors open at 10 a.m. and entrance is free. A formal program runs from 1 p.m. to[Read More…]
Consol production in Marcellus, Utica shales still rising
WHEELING, W.Va. — The hits keep coming for Consol Energy’s Marcellus and Utica shale program, as the natural gas driller increased production by 23.2 billion cubic feet during the first three months of this year when compared to the same time in 2014. To put that in perspective, 23.2 Bcf[Read More…]
Fallen officers remembered at Wheeling service
WHEELING, W.Va. — A Charleston police officer who survived being shot in the line of duty delivered a meaningful message Monday at the Wheeling Police Department’s Law Enforcement Memorial Service. Lt. Eric Johnson said he knows how it feels to be the one on the ground when “the dreaded ‘Officer[Read More…]
Corruption still blatant in West Virginia
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — No wonder West Virginia continues to be viewed as one of the most politically corrupt states in the union. Blatantly rotten practices by government officials continue to surface regularly. Just a few days ago, the state Ethics Commission approved an agreement to[Read More…]
