MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The shooter in a four-person murder rampage was prohibited from having a firearm, Monongalia County Sheriff Al Kisner said Tuesday, Dec. 2. Jody Hunt was the suspected gunman in a three-site shooting spree in the Morgantown area on Monday, Dec. 1. Four people were killed — Doug[Read More…]
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Monongalia shootings renew gun debate
An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — “We have a perfect storm coming.” That’s how the FBI manager at the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), in Bridgeport, recently described the volume of gun sales in recent years. We don’t know the status of the firearm that was used[Read More…]
Santa visits Huntington children’s hospital
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — He didn’t ask for much. Just a toy car. He has two at home, but when Tyson Sanders got a chance to talk to Santa in person on Tuesday morning, he told him he’d like to have one more. It was something the 5-year-old had been looking[Read More…]
Oil, gas officials say W.Va. tank law goes too far
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Members of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia say the state’s requirements for above-ground storage tanks are unfair and are harming the industry. James McKinney and Jon Hildreth, both board members of IOGA, spoke Tuesday in Parkersburg, saying the rules which are meant to[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Dec. 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. OBAMA SAID TO HAVE SETTLED ON NOMINEE TO SUCCEED[Read More…]
Elkins greenhouse grower makes poinsettias his business
ELKINS, W.Va. — Larry Gouer loves poinsettias. The owner of Mary’s Greenhouse in Elkins is celebrating his 40th year in business. This December his greenhouses will be filled with thousands of the red, white, pink and peppermint plants for sale. “In 40 years of growing, poinsettias have always been and[Read More…]
Gatehouse Media seeking experienced editors
GateHouse Media, a pre-eminent multimedia company in small and midsize markets across the country, is seeking experienced editors. As GateHouse Media grows, opportunities are expected across the company’s footprint. For a full list of GateHouse owned or managed media organizations, visit http://www.gatehousemedia.com/section/publications. Applicants should have at least seven years of newsroom[Read More…]
Marion absences soared as buck season opened
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Only half the students in Marion County attended school during the first three days of buck firearms season. During Monday’s Marion County Board of Education meeting, Randy Farley, administrative assistant of curriculum and instruction, gave the board percentages and numbers of students who were absent on Monday,[Read More…]
Clarksburg Publishing purchases Preston publications
Local media company continues year of successful expansion efforts From Staff ReportsCLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Continuing a year of growth and achievement, Clarksburg Publishing Company has purchased Preston Publications, which currently publishes two weekly newspapers and a pennysaver shopper from its Kingwood office.Clarksburg Publishing, which owns The Exponent Telegram as well[Read More…]
WVU students develop ‘selfie’ security app
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Three West Virginia University students have developed an app to keep your phone secure simply by taking a selfie. “SecureSelfies” uses biometrics technology and facial recognition to protect sensitive material on smart phones, such as photos and applications. Alex Dunn, Walter Ferrell and Steven Amerman worked together[Read More…]
