Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, July 7, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHERE TO FIND GROUND ZERO FOR SURGE IN[Read More…]
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Freedom celebration at Huntington church
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The spirit of America and God was alive Wednesday night at Christ Temple Church as hundreds came out for its 4th of July celebration.
Don’t forget the value of jobs along Kanawha River
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Great Water Crisis of 2014 showed the importance of water people can trust to drink. Many people still do not trust the tap water six months later. But the event also pointed out how few options the state has[Read More…]
Duck Dynasty stars draw crowds at Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Could The Greenbrier add another celebrity to its growing list of residents? If first impressions matter, Jase Robertson may soon join the likes of Bubba Watson, Jerry West, John Smoltz and Denny Hamlin in building a home among the West Virginia hills. “I’m taking this[Read More…]
Expanded military pension credits to be costly
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It will cost West Virginia nearly $23 million a year to comply with a Supreme Court ruling to expand military service credits for public employees’ pension benefits, according to a report released Wednesday by the state Consolidated Public Retirement Board’s actuary. In March, the state Supreme Court[Read More…]
W.Va. magistrate relates chilling fireworks tale
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Magistrate Tim Halloran knows just how destructive fireworks can be. Although the Charleston native received his fireworks-related injuries on New Year’s Eve, his is a cautionary tale for everyone taking part in Independence Day celebrations this weekend. It was in the early morning hours of[Read More…]
W.Va. lawmakers oppose 17 percent power hike
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Area lawmakers are urging the West Virginia Public Service Commission to reject a request to increase the region’s electricity costs by 17 percent. Appalachian Power Company (APCO) announced Monday that it filed for a base rate increase with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The company[Read More…]
WVU debuts new building on Evansdale campus
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Welcome home. WVU’s Health and Education Building — which houses the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Student Wellness Center — opened its doors to the public Tuesday, July 1. The two entities hosted an open house to show off their new digs, about a[Read More…]
Moderation best in prescribing painkillers
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — According to various agencies that monitor such things, West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio have taken many positive steps to counteract the abuse of prescription drugs within their borders. All have a prescription drug monitoring program in place. All have laws against “doctor[Read More…]
Logan officials debate 911 texting service
LOGAN, W.Va. — Texting to 911 seems like a great option… unless you live in southern West Virginia, where texting is not an option for many citizens because of the lack of cellular service. Verizon Wireless, which is the only company that provides the text-to-911 service, covers 97 percent of the[Read More…]