POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — To some, they are the quintessential unwelcome guests who will not take a hint. Canadian geese are a staple at Krodel Park but have become a nuisance, at least to those on Point Pleasant City Council. Council has decided to purchase a product from Away with[Read More…]
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Despite label, sinkhole over mine shaft now fixed
PLEASANT VALLEY — A road that had collapsed due to an old mine shaft has been “capped” with asphalt. County Route 64, locally known as Pleasant Valley Road, collapsed into a a mine shaft about four weeks ago. The collapsed section was near the Marion County Department of Homeland Security[Read More…]
Truck snags wire, pulls down Raleigh power poles
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two electric poles fell at Appalachian Bible College in Bradley Monday, but no one was injured, Bradley Fire Department Chief Bruce James reported. Around 10:43 a.m., officials said, the driver of a Lusk Garbage Disposal truck was collecting garbage at the college when the truck made contact[Read More…]
Doctor shopping a loophole that must be closed
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy has revealed that 176 patients in the state are suspected of “doctor shopping” to the tune of obtaining prescriptions from at least 13 separate doctors each over the past year. The practice is aimed at duping[Read More…]
W.Va. commission OKs statewide tuition hikes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Students attending any of West Virginia’s four-year public colleges and universities will see their tuition increase this fall. Institutions looking to raise tuition by more than 5 percent for the 2014-15 academic year were approved by the Higher Education Policy Commission on Monday, as required by state[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, June 17
1. WHICH OPTIONS OBAMA IS EXAMINING TO DEAL WITH IRAQ The president is sending 300 American troops to secure U.S. assets. Airstrikes, a special force contingent and cooperation with Iran are also on the table. 2. HOW FAMILIES OF THE MALAYSIAN JET’S PASSENGERS ARE COPING Relatives of the 239 people[Read More…]
Really big American flag dedicated in Fairmont
PLEASANT VALLEY, W.Va. — It took almost 30 people to lift the Patriot Memorial Flag on Saturday, as community members prepared to raise the 30-foot by 50-foot flag on its flagpole for dedication at the future site of the Korean War Memorial on the Gateway Connector. Among the helpers were[Read More…]
Documentary filming in southern Appalachia
LOGAN, W.Va. — Shane Simmons and Jason Barton were tired of all of negative media attention southern Appalachia constantly receives, so they decided to change that by creating The Appalachian Project (TAP). TAP is committed to promoting and preserving the heritage and culture of the Southern Appalachians. The project began[Read More…]
Hedgesville to host Navy SEAL-designed races
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Fans of endurance obstacle races will have another opportunity to prove their resolve this summer at the first BattleFrog Obstacle Race event to be held in Berkeley County. Held at the Tomahawk MX Park in Hedgesville, BattleFrog is a series of obstacle races designed by a team[Read More…]
