MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In response to the shootings of unarmed black men Michael Brown and Tamir Rice and the choking of Eric Garner, WVU students protested near the Mountainlair steps Thursday, Dec.11. Students, most with the university’s Center for Black Culture and Research, endured the cold for the cause, holding[Read More…]
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Popular podcast boosts Herald-Dispatch drive
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The McElroy brothers know funny. The Huntington natives Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy are the voices and minds behind four of the Top 40 Comedy Podcasts on iTunes, including the brand new No. 1 comedy podcast, “The Adventure Zone,” and their popular brotherly advice show, “My Brother,[Read More…]
Marshall’s ‘Eleven Drummers’ drum through town
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University Marching Thunder Drum Line marched through the streets of downtown Huntington on Thursday for its “Eleven Drummers Drumming” show. Donning Santa hats, the group walked from the 900 block of 4th Avenue to Pullman Square for a short performance, sponsored by First State Bank,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Dec. 12
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. HOUSE APPROVES BILL FINANCING GOVERNMENTThe $1.1 trillion measure passed[Read More…]
Fayette County town feeling effects of flood buyout
MOUNT HOPE, W.Va. — Residents of southern West Virginia remember well the aftermath of the 2001 flood along the Dunloup Creek watershed. Elderly residents were carried from their homes through waist-deep water, and many had no option but to return to sediment filled, molding homes when water receded. The first[Read More…]
Fayetteville man stages photo to win mega grill
BECKLEY, W.Va. — It’s safe to say that Michael Linkenhoker’s new grill will be the envy of even the most diehard tailgaters. The 20-year-old Fayetteville resident received the grill in November when he was awarded the title of America’s Finest Grillmaster by winning an Instagram photo contest from Ball Park[Read More…]
New president named for WVU-Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The new president for West Virginia University at Parkersburg was approved by the college’s Board of Governors Wednesday evening. Fletcher Lamkin of Lane Osage Beach, Mo., was selected during the board’s monthly meeting at the college. The board voted unanimously to offer the job to him. Gerard[Read More…]
Ohio Valley officials unveil heroin strategy
WHEELING, W.Va. — Amid all the talk of smoking bans and Ebola preparedness, Dr. Angelo Georges believes health officials need to focus on a much more acute threat to the public’s well-being: The heroin epidemic that is ruining – and too often ending – lives throughout the Ohio Valley. Georges,[Read More…]
New public servants learn basics of government
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Newly elected county officials from across West Virginia gathered Wednesday in Bridgeport to learn the ABCs of government. More than 30 newcomers to public service learned about employment issues, property taxes, budgeting, ethics and other matters during the Newly Elected County Officials Prep School at the Bridgeport[Read More…]
State racing subsidies: Are they worth it?
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — When the West Virginia Legislature convenes in 2015 under Republican leadership, many expect the state’s greyhound racing subsidies to be eliminated. And on the surface, the move makes sense. But there are some numbers floating about that could cause further consideration.[Read More…]
