CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., was one of several Democratic senators to vote against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., to become Senate minority leader beginning when the 114th Congress convenes in January. Democrats lost control of the Senate in last week’s election, partly because Republican Rep. Shelley Moore[Read More…]
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Customers must be considered in FirstEnergy rate request
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — According to its website, the state Public Service Commission was established in 1913 and is responsible for regulating those utilities of “importance to public welfare.” Currently, those utilities include electricity, natural gas, water, telecommunications and sewer service. The PSC has the[Read More…]
Oglebay Park flips switch for Festival of Lights
WHEELING, W.Va. — The thousands who travel to experience the Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay Park each year likely will enjoy the rainbow tunnel near Schenk Lake, which is the newest feature for the 30th annual spectacular. The festival officially kicked off Thursday during a special ceremony at Wilson[Read More…]
‘In God We Trust’ license plates draw support
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The six-month period to collect the minimum 250 applications for a proposed “In God we trust” West Virginia license plate hasn’t even started yet, and supporters have already passed the 240 mark. “I can happily report to you that we have 240-some names,” said Harman resident Mike[Read More…]
W.Va. man wins award for work with prosthetics
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Daniel Hill has a passion for helping amputees. He understands the challenges people who lose arms and legs face in today’s world. Hill, a Parkersburg native, was born without a left arm below the elbow. For his work with amputees as a certified prosthetist at Hanger Clinic,[Read More…]
Grand jury indicts ex-Massey CEO Don Blankenship
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Don Blankenship, former CEO of Massey Energy Corp., was indicted by a federal grand jury on four criminal charges stemming from the 2010 Upper Big Branch mining disaster that killed 29 miners. U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin’s office announced the indictment Thursday. If convicted, Blankenship faces up to[Read More…]
WVU suspends Greek activities in wake of incidents
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fraternity and sorority activities have been suspended at West Virginia University after a student was hospitalized following an incident at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house late Wednesday night. WVU student Nolan Burch, 18, of Buffalo, New York, was still in the Intensive Care unit at Ruby Memorial[Read More…]
WVU pledge in critical condition after frat event
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University freshman Nolan Burch, 18, was hospitalized after a “catastrophic medical emergency” at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house late Wednesday night. Morgantown Police Department responded to an unknown medical emergency at approximately 11:52 p.m. Wednesday night. The first officer to arrive at the scene performed[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Nov. 14
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. HAGEL SEEKING CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT OF NUKESThe defense secretary’s[Read More…]
West Virginia DMV honored for secure license program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Division of Motor Vehicles has received a national honor for its implementation of the state’s secure driver’s license and secure ID cards program. The award was presented Thursday at the DMV’s headquarters by Brian Zimmer, president of the Coalition for a Secure Driver’s License. The coalition describes itself as a “non-partisan, not[Read More…]
