An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Just the names sound like good ideas — NoMoRobo, Call Control, Telemarketing Guard. Those are some of the new call-blocking technologies that have been developed to allow phone carriers to identify and block “robo” calls and other unwelcome telephone intrusions. Without a[Read More…]
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WHEELING, W.Va. — About 5 percent of tanks registered under West Virginia’s new above-ground storage tank bill are located within “zones of critical concern,” according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. As of Monday, more than 7,800 tanks had been registered with another 18,000 registrations pending, said Scott[Read More…]
Morrisey thinks natural gas will be EPA’s next target
WHEELING, W.Va. — While many people believe new policies making it more difficult to burn coal will augment natural gas’ role in powering the nation, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey believes it’s only a matter of time before that industry finds itself in the regulatory crosshairs, too. “You’ll be[Read More…]
W.Va. Wesleyan thrilled by $10 million federal grant
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — West Virginia Wesleyan College will receive $10 million in federal grant funding, school officials said Thursday in an announcement they called unprecedented. Last week, U.S. Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin announced the school would be receiving $2 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions[Read More…]
Charles Town agency’s new sign welcomes infants
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Beckley veterans home will cost state $25 million
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The 120-bed veterans’ nursing home slated for Beckley will cost the state $25 million, according to Rick Thompson, the state’s Secretary of Veterans Assistance. Sen. Mike Green, D-Raleigh, ran the bill to secure 17 acres adjacent to Jackie Withrow Hospital, ensuring Beckley would be the location of[Read More…]
Beckley residents turn out for 9/11 light parade
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Red, white and blue lights flashed down Neville Street Thursday night. There were no sirens. Other than the low hum of engines, you couldn’t hear a sound. This wasn’t the scene of an accident. It was a solemn procession of fire departments, police, and emergency medical[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Sept. 12
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. WHO’S RALLYING AGAINST ISLAMIC STATE MILITANTSNearly 40 nations have[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Libertarian Buckley on gun rights
HARDY COUNTY, W.Va. — John Buckley, Libertarian candidate for United States Senate, asserted today, (Sept. 11, 2014) his intention to contest the Republican and Democratic candidates for the support of voters concerned about protecting gun rights. “No political party has been more steadfast in its political and philosophical defense of Second[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Tennant Statement on the Anniversary of the Attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State and U.S. Senate nominee Natalie Tennant released the following statement today on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Tennant’s husband is an active Navy reservist who served in Afghanistan in 2011. From Secretary Tennant: “Today we honor the memory[Read More…]
