Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISRAEL LAUNCHES MILITARY OFFENSIVE AGAINST GAZA At least[Read More…]
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Golfers swing two holes-in-one on final day
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — For at least a while, there were lots of golf fans cheering “Roll Tide” along the 18th hole on Sunday. That might change when Alabama plays West Virginia on the gridiron in August, but Bud Cauley did make an awful lot of folks $100 richer[Read More…]
Sunday was Classic day for winner Angel Cabrera
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The biggest comeback in Greenbrier Classic history was at the inaugural event in 2010. Back then, Stuart Appleby fired a course-record 59 to storm from seven back to edge third-round leader Jeff Overton. This year, the Old White TPC nearly saw the same as a[Read More…]
Frog jumping featured in Rivesville
RIVESVILLE, W.Va.. — The Rivesville Fourth of July weekend event included the second annual frog-jumping contest. The event also featured bands, food, vendors and free games for kids in addition to the frog jumping. According to Rivesville mayor Jim Hershman, the Rivesville Fourth of July celebration is held a day[Read More…]
Moundsville Fostoria site clear for new prospects
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – The final remnants of the Fostoria Glass Co. site are now reduced to rubble, as property owners Tom Brown and James Tomlinson review new development opportunities from energy-related companies. “We are going as quickly as we can, while being cautious,” said Brown, who serves with Tomlinson as[Read More…]
Extended hiring freeze prudent
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginians cannot afford for state finances to be handled the same way some people manage their money. You know the type: Toward the end of pay periods at their workplaces, they run short of cash. So they cut expenditures. But when[Read More…]
Huntington dog show draws from wide region
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Jean Cline of Huntington took up dog showing about four years ago with her husband, Bob. And she’s learned something surprising — something beyond the secrets of raising a healthy, well-trained show dog. “Dogs are just amazing creatures,” she said as she groomed and loved on one[Read More…]
Governor decides who gets low-numbered plates
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When it comes to license plates with low numbers, it’s all about who you know. And to get plates numbered 4 to 2,000 in West Virginia, you need to know Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. It is accepted practice that low numbered license plates are assigned to top[Read More…]
Bridgeport’s Benedum Festival to mark 20th year
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — What started as a small event in a field has grown into the annual Benedum Festival in Bridgeport. The festival, which will run Thursday through Saturday, will celebrate 20 years this year. The Benedum Festival has improved dramatically over the years, Treasurer Eileen Frank said. “It started[Read More…]
W.Va. CVS stores limit sales of pseudoephedrine
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After prodding by U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, CVS Pharmacy stores in West Virginia have stopped selling a popular cold medication that criminals use to make illegal methamphetamine. CVS, with 50 stores across the state, no longer sells cold medicines that solely contain pseudoephedrine, a key meth-making ingredient.[Read More…]