A column by Jared Hunt, business editor of the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In addition to competition from natural gas and the looming effects of proposed environmental regulations, Central Appalachian steam coal has another factor working against it right now: international competition. But this competition isn’t taking place[Read More…]
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Ford pick-ups are most stolen vehicle in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to a report released Monday, 2008 full-size Ford pick-ups are the most stolen vehicles in West Virginia. The report, from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, examined vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the Center and determined the vehicle make, model and model year most[Read More…]
W.Va.’s upsurge in pistol permits
An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Look at 10 adults around you. Chances are, one of them is licensed to carry a hidden pistol, making him or her ready to kill. West Virginia has about 1.2 million adults — and they hold 126,515 pistol permits, according to[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch writer up for bluegrass award
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Nominees for the 2014 International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced last week at a press conference in Nashville, Tennessee, with The Boxcars leading the pack with ten nominations for the band and their individual members. They’re followed by Blue Highway with nine nominations, and The Del McCoury[Read More…]
West Liberty renames stadium for ’58 grad/donor
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — One of the first things prospective student-athletes look at when considering which university to attend is the facilities, according to West Liberty University Coach Roger Waialae. Thanks to a $5 million stadium project spearheaded by Gary and Flip West, West Liberty can offer a state-of-the-art venue[Read More…]
Wood County educators aim for ‘wow’ factor
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — From red carpets to animals to balloons to clowns, Wood County teachers and administrators focused on the “wow factor” for the first day of school Monday. “We wanted to wow our students so they would go home and talk about how fun school was and be excited[Read More…]
Facebook video spurs concern over Wood County bridge debris in Ohio River
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is looking into what can be seen falling or being dropped from the Memorial Bridge in a video posted on Facebook. The bridge was closed from Aug. 4-13 while Teays River Construction of Cross Lanes repaired an expansion joint and[Read More…]
Throwing money at smoking rate won’t work
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Smoking rates in West Virginia are appalling. Though adult smoking rates in surrounding states have declined significantly over the past two decades, rates in the Mountain State have remained the same. In fact, in 20 counties, the rates hover between[Read More…]
Christian group to set up camp in Nicholas County
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A Christian organization for youth is about to set up camp in West Virginia, bringing with it millions of dollars in investments that is expected to produce 25 full-time jobs and 100 summer jobs. Camp Young Life — a week-long retreat for teens that offers resort-style accommodations[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, August 19
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ARRESTS, TEAR GAS MAR FERGUSON NIGHT Despite the[Read More…]
