Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. NEARLY 70 MEDICS CARED FOR DEAD EBOLA VICTIM IN[Read More…]
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W.Va. delegates seek ‘In God We Trust’ license plate
HARMAN, W.VA. — Del. Denise Campbell, D-Randolph, announced that she, and Del. Bill Hartman, D-Randolph, had been working with the Dryfork Recreation Center to develop a new West Virginia license plate that will feature the phrase “In God We Trust.” The announcement came during the group’s annual Autumn on the[Read More…]
New projects to lead to higher W.Va. gas royalties
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – With new, multi-billion dollar projects in the works and pipelines under consideration, it won’t be long before Ohio Valley mineral rights owners could start to see a significant jump in their royalty checks. The latest announcement that could benefit local residents is the Dominion Resources Cove Point[Read More…]
Marshall’s Top 25 ranking is first in 12 years
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It had been 4,299 days since Marshall’s football program had been able to celebrate when an Associated Press poll came out ranking the nation’s top teams. That streak will not reach 4,300 days. Marshall found itself ranked No. 25 when the poll was released on Sunday afternoon.[Read More…]
Young cheerleaders compete in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Tri-State Youth Football League cheer competition was conducted Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.
Marriage ruling is first step toward equal rights
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An issue that has been contentious in West Virginia and many other states took a dramatic shift last week when same-sex couples in the Mountain State were allowed to receive marriage licenses and wed. While opponents of gay marriage hold out hope[Read More…]
New Guard center in Buckhannon now open
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Although a little behind schedule, the Army National Guard Readiness Center and the Event Center at Brushy Fork are ready for occupancy. The $13.15 million joint project, with input and funding from local, state and federal agencies, originally was set for completion in August. It is located[Read More…]
W.Va. nonprofit makes solar lights from campaign signs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s almost over. In about three weeks, people will go to their local precincts and vote. The millions and millions of dollars of campaign spending will dry up. The “I approve this message” ads will go away. People will throw away yard signs or maybe stick them[Read More…]
Urban agriculture grows in Charleston’s backyards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Behind an inconspicuous home on Lewis Street, there’s something becoming a more common sight in Charleston — chickens. Eight New Hampshire red hens reside in their own coop behind the East End home of Sarah Saville, who’s part of a small, but growing group of chicken owners[Read More…]
W.Va. county clerks grapple with same-sex marriage
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After West Virginia’s governor and attorney general announced Thursday afternoon they would no longer defend the state’s statute banning same-sex marriage, same-sex marriage was understood to be something to happen soon, but at an unknown time. Then, the state announced same-sex marriages could begin on Tuesday. Then,[Read More…]
