HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — They prayed for the nation, the government leaders, law enforcement and military. They prayed for clergy, for educators, for businesses, for families and children, for the unborn and for members of the media. They prayed for all those who are involved in addiction and recovery – those who[Read More…]
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Harrison magistrate indicted in sexual abuse case
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County grand jurors have indicted suspended Magistrate Mark Gorby on five counts of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian or a person in a position of trust. The grand jury reported the indictment early Thursday afternoon, with Harrison Circuit Judge James A. Matish presiding. Mononogalia County[Read More…]
Horses, carriages to parade through Buckhannon
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The Kentucky Derby was run last weekend, but this weekend, Buckhannon will be the place for horses as the West Virginia Strawberry Festival gets underway with two equine events. The Horse & Carriage Parade will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday on Strawberry Lane (W.Va. 20). “We have[Read More…]
Regional rivalries in West Virginia deter progress
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia is rapidly evolving into one regional marketplace — from Weston to the Pennsylvania state line. It’s anchored by Morgantown in the North and Clarksburg/Bridgeport in the South. Fairmont sits in the middle of the market. WVU is[Read More…]
W.Va. Ethics Commission OKs trinket law rules
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When it came to writing rules for enforcing a new state law barring public officials from using public funds for self-promotional trinkets, advertising or entertainment, the Ethics Commission Thursday decided less is more. With little debate, commissioners approved a terse, two-page legislative rule for enforcing the new[Read More…]
‘Murbles’ inventor to visit W.Va. to host tournament
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Look out, West Virginia; the Murble man is coming to visit. Murray Kramer, who invented an outdoor game called Murbles, was so impressed by its growing popularity at Pipestem State Park he offered to host a tournament there. The tournament will be held May 24. Kim Hawkins,[Read More…]
A Huck Finn day on the Kanawha River
Underground fire darkens part of Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several downtown city blocks were darkened Thursday evening after a fire broke out underground at the Virginia and Hale street intersections. Smoke billowed from under a manhole cover in the intersection for more than an hour Thursday. Pops and bangs sounded from beneath the cover. Kanawha Metro 911[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, May 8
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, May 8, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. TORIES LOOK TO BE WINNERS IN BRITISH ELECTION[Read More…]
Condominiums take shape in downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Anyone who’s driven across the South Side Bridge into Charleston in recent months has been unable to miss one of the latest construction projects in downtown. Crews from Richard Wilbur Builders Inc. have spent the first part of the year gutting the five-story office building next to the[Read More…]
