An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — In a weather emergency, every second counts. Think back to the derecho that devastated the state just two years ago. The powerful wind storm caused nearly 700,000 people in West Virginia to lose electricity, some who didn’t have power restored for[Read More…]
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Parkersburg tackles massive storm cleanup
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – City crews were out in force Wednesday, cleaning up branches and trees knocked to the ground by Tuesday afternoon’s powerful thunderstorm. At Quincy Park, floodwall maintenance mechanic Bob Starcher was feeding branches into a wood chipper alongside laborers from the building and grounds department in an effort[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle surveys widespread damage
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Although Tuesday’s storm only lasted for a brief period of time, the high winds created widespread damage throughout the Eastern Panhandle. According to Steve Allen, director for the Berkeley County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the storm caused lasting effects beyond downed power lines and[Read More…]
Wetzel County state police detachment saved
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — It appears that political pressure may have saved the Hundred Detachment of the West Virginia State Police. Wetzel County Prosecuting Attorney Timothy Haught stated last week that he had received notification that the Hundred Detachment of the WV State Police would be closing sometime within the[Read More…]
Airy undertaking at the Cabell County Courthouse
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A large crane was parked behind the Cabell County Courthouse on the 5th Avenue side Wednesday, lifting the top dome of the courthouse bell tower off so the bell could be removed. The restoration of the bell tower has remained incomplete, although the courthouse dome was restored[Read More…]
Dangerous animal list could backfire for some
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Tinia Creamer was afraid something like this might happen. Creamer, who runs the small Lucas Farm in Huntington, raises a variety of livestock, including silver fox rabbits. She was supportive of the West Virginia Legislature’s efforts to pass some sort of law during the 2014 session to[Read More…]
Court ruling sparks major change in juvenile law
GRAFTON, W.Va. — A change the Legislature has made to state law means juvenile criminals in West Virginia — past, present and future, and no matter how heinous their crimes — now will have a chance at parole in 15 years. State lawmakers made the change last legislative session in response to[Read More…]
Capito raises $1.3 million, Tennant $777,000
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican Rep. Shelley Moore Capito raised $1.3 million in the latest fundraising quarter, about a half-million dollars more than her Democratic opponent, West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant. Capito’s additional money puts the campaign above $7.1 million raised since she announced her candidacy in late 2012[Read More…]
Sinkhole shuts down Charleston intersection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A sinkhole opened late Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Quarrier and Brooks streets in downtown Charleston. The sinkhole was initially reported to be about 6 feet deep and 5 feet wide, a Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatcher said. Charleston police and firefighters taped off and closed[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, July 10
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, July 10, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BORDER CRISIS BEDEVILS COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF As Republicans rush to[Read More…]
