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Feds advised flushing until chemical odor gone
By Ken Ward Jr. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Concerned about lingering odors, federal officials recommended a more lengthy “flush” of home plumbing systems than state leaders and West Virginia American Water advised 300,000 residents to use to clean the chemical “Crude MCHM” from those systems, according to newly disclosed government communications.[Read More…]
King remembered as heroic, inspirational
An editorial from the Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — This year, the country will mark the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, which was signed into law July 2, 1964. We all know the main leader behind the movement that led to the Civil Rights Act was Martin Luther[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Political Cartoon shared
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The WVPA, through its WVPA Sharing program, provides member newspapers with news items, briefs and news releases of statewide interest. They are provided at no additional charge, are pasted into the email for easy cut-and-paste placement and are of statewide interest. The WVPA is sharing a political cartoon. We thank[Read More…]
Hydropower plant restart sought at Stonewall dam
By Darlene J. Swiger Exponent Telegram ROANOKE, W.Va. — An Ohio hydropower company has filed a pre-application with federal regulators to operate an existing hydropower plant at Stonewall Jackson Dam in Lewis County. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission also received a notice of intent from Mahoning Hydropower, LLC, on Dec.[Read More…]
W.Va. county clerks mull possible same-sex marriage changes
By Kate White Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One West Virginia county clerk doesn’t know what he would do if a federal judge rules West Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. “I’m against same-sex marriages. I’m against it, simple as that,” said Wayne County Clerk Renick Booth. “I don’t[Read More…]
Former WVU lineman gives up ponytail for charity
By Bob Gay Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — According to his football teammates and coaches, WVU lineman Pat Eger was a player with a lot of heart. On Sunday, he showed that sentiment also extends to cancer patients. With the help of Mountaineer mascot Jonathan Kimble and stylist Seth Gartin,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Jan. 20
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. IRAN BEGINS LANDMARK NUCLEAR DEAL The U.N. nuclear[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Thinking of MLK, W.Va., water and a thirst for justice:
Editor’s Note: This article and photo are provided by The Spirit of Jefferson and made available to all WVPA member newspapers through the WVPA Sharing Network. BY CHRISTINE SNYDER The Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – I hope the water crisis in and around Charleston is over by the time[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: New plant president sees bright future for Toyota
Expansion at Toyota plant in Buffalo generating 80 new job Editor’s Note: This article and photo are provided by The Putnam Standard and made available to all WVPA member newspapers through the WVPA Sharing Network. By Justin Waybright [email protected] BUFFALO, W.VA. — As the first female president of Toyota’s Buffalo plant,[Read More…]
