MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU students packed a PRT car on Monday, Oct. 27, and it was for more than a trip to class. The PRT cram is part of WVU’s Mountaineer Week festivities. The Chi Omega sorority set the high mark for the PRT cram with 73 students in the[Read More…]
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More precaution needed for online users
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Not so many years ago, the greatest crime concern for most of us was a home or auto break-in. But with the growth of online commerce and a steady stream of data breeches and computer scams, the landscape has changed. A recent[Read More…]
Wheeling hospital ER screening for Ebola virus
WHEELING, W.Va. — Until the Ebola outbreak in Africa is under control, medical providers are expected to ask incoming patients about their travel history and related symptoms, said Howard Gamble, Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department administrator. And some medical facilities, such as Wheeling Hospital, have taken screening patients a step further[Read More…]
Morgantown’s post-Baylor win damages total $45k
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown is expending roughly $45,000 to cover the costs of the damages sustained to the city, as well as replenishing the stocks of riot control equipment, following the win over Baylor. Damages were assessed by all city departments, including Public Works who reported $7,478.83 spent toward repairs,[Read More…]
Fairmont teacher suspended for ‘security breaches’
FAIRMONT — The Marion County Board of Education has suspended a teacher for 30 days who is accused of committing security breaches while administering the WESTEST in the spring. By a vote of four in favor and one abstention, the BOE approved the 30-day suspension of East Fairmont Middle School[Read More…]
Some Beckley businesses offering Apple Pay
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A number of Beckley businesses are now offering customers the option of using Apple Pay, a mobile payment and digital wallet service available to iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users. All McDonald’s, Subway and Walgreens locations in Beckley are using the Apple Pay option, and Panera[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Oct. 28
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. WHY FEDERAL, STATE EBOLA QUARANTINE RULES DIVERGEQuarantines are determined[Read More…]
The Times West Virginian: Amendment to help Scouts keep Summit busy deserves support
— *** Newspaper Endorsements 2014 ***— FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) hopes to bring major activities to southern West Virginia and boost business in the state. The stage is the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County, a 10,600-acre property situated adjacent to the New River Gorge[Read More…]
W.Va. natural gas flows skyrocketing
WHEELING – In 2011, Ohio County’s natural gas production, via three traditional vertical wells, came in at 84,000 cubic feet. Just two years later, with several horizontal wells fracked and producing, the total skyrocketed to 22.6 billion cubic feet – an almost 270,000-fold increase. A similar boom is taking place[Read More…]
Chevron, Benedum fund oil, gas education
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Hoping to give students growing up in the Marcellus shale region the opportunity to work in the oil and natural gas industry, Chevron will partner with the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and others for the $20 million Appalachia Partnership Initiative. Along with RAND Corp. and the Allegheny[Read More…]
