WHEELING, W.Va. — Partially due to the condensate drillers are pumping from Marcellus and Utica shale wells, U.S. oil output grew at a faster rate in 2014 than in any year since officials began keeping records in 1900, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. “Now, you know why the[Read More…]
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Church fire closes adjoining school for weeks
BENWOOD, W.Va. — Students at SS. James and John School in Benwood are without classrooms for at least two weeks – and maybe longer – after Monday’s fire at St. John Catholic Church adjacent to the school. Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston officials said Tuesday it will be a slow process for[Read More…]
Focus on security at mental health facilities needed
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The recent escape of a murder suspect from the William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital in Weston has raised an alarm about the security in place at mental health facilities that provide evaluations for those awaiting criminal trials. Labeled as forensic cases,[Read More…]
Lack of flat land means Volvo not coming to W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials with Volvo Cars announced Monday that they will locate a $500 million manufacturing plant in the United States — but it won’t be coming to West Virginia. State Department of Commerce spokeswoman Chelsea Ruby said Tuesday that West Virginia was knocked out of consideration early, because it[Read More…]
Suddenlink investing $40 million in W.Va. network
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Suddenlink plans to spend nearly $40 million in West Virginia this year, investing in improvements to its network and Internet speeds across the state. The company, the largest cable provider in the state, said once the improvements are complete, it will have invested nearly $375 million in network[Read More…]
The rhetoric wars are already beginning
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To hear the rhetoric of some of West Virginia’s Democratic leaders, you’d think the state’s Republicans are out to harm working families, eradicate rights in the workplace and make it harder to make a living in West Virginia. But wait; isn’t[Read More…]
The sportswriting machine
Most game recaps stick to a familiar formula. In the first couple of paragraphs, you’ll get the final score and a brief description of whatever turning point led to it. If a basketball player scored thirty points, and a writer notes that in the first sentence, then you expect to[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, April 1
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NUCLEAR TALKS GO INTO OVERTIME Negotiations between Iran[Read More…]
West Virginia Railroad Museum to open 2015 season with unique railway exhibit
‘Virginian Railway Exhibit – The Best Coal Railroad Money Could Buy’ on display ELKINS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Railroad Museum will open its 2015 season with the “Virginian Railway Exhibit – The Best Coal Railroad Money Could Buy.” “This new and exciting exhibit has never before been displayed in West Virginia, said WVRM spokesperson Wayne Sheets. “The exhibit[Read More…]
WVHub seeking nominees for Champions of Community award
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Now is the time to recognize those people who are working to improve their community and state. The West Virginia Community Development Hub is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Jean Ambrose Award, which will recognize a West Virginian who has had a significant impact on the wellbeing of the state’s[Read More…]
