CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Mayor Danny Jones is again at odds with his party after leading a group of Republicans supporting Democrat Nick Casey in the race to represent West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. Jones, who attended Casey’s official campaign announcement in April 2013, said Thursday the decision was based[Read More…]
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Drug giant to pay W.Va. $22M to settle lawsuit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Drug giant GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to pay the state of West Virginia $22 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company illegally promoted its Avandia diabetes medicine. The British drugmaker initially announced the settlement with West Virginia and seven other states in a regulatory filing in[Read More…]
Marshall fraternity’s ‘Thumper’ damaged in arson
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A familiar sight on 5th Avenue near Marshall University’s campus is now the center of an arson investigation. The 1967 International Engine fire truck, which sits in the front lawn of the Phi Kappa Alpha (Pike) fraternity house at 1411 5th Ave., caught fire around 12:35 a.m.[Read More…]
Broadband Deployment Council was careful
An editorial from The Journal | MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — If spending taxpayers’ money at a rapid pace is the test of success for government – as some officials seem to think – West Virginia’s Broadband Deployment Council is a flop. When the council was established five years ago at then-Gov. Joe Manchin’s[Read More…]
Basketball more than a career for Rod Thorn
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It never was easy being Rod Thorn. Fun? Yes. When you’re the best high school basketball player in your state, when you are probably the best high school baseball player in your state, when you are a solid student, life can’t be anything but fun. But easy?[Read More…]
Greenbrier County officials charged in pool saga
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — A Greenbrier County grand jury has returned matching misdemeanor indictments against the county commission’s president and immediate past president. Indicted on charges of allegedly misappropriating hotel occupancy tax funds were Greenbrier Commission President Karen Lobban and former president Betty Crookshanks, who left office at the end of[Read More…]
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Late publisher a true inspiration for local 10K race
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — If Cecil Jarvis were alive today, we have little doubt that he’d be putting the finishing touches on some tune-up runs for this Saturday’s Greater Clarksburg 10K. After all, Cecil was a strong believer in supporting local projects, especially those that[Read More…]
DNR uses honey buns to trap Bridgeport bear
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Brushy Fork Road residents are used to seeing bears around their property, but not on their porches. A bear that got too close to Harrison County residences was finally caught by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wednesday night. The bear had been causing problems at[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, June 13
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, June 13, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. INSURGENTS MAKE NEW INROADS IN IRAQ Al-Qaida-inspired militants[Read More…]
