An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Outside of West Virginia and other coal regions, the Obama administration’s crackdown on carbon fumes and global warming danger is being hailed as a breakthrough for humanity. “The proposed rule — and the importance of this cannot be overstated — signals[Read More…]
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Bridgeport reeling after mayor’s arrest
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Citing the nexus between prescription drug addiction and deadly heroin, U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld II and DEA division chief Karl C. Colder announced the arrest of Bridgeport’s mayor, who’s also a pharmacist. Mario Blount, 51, who lives in Bridgeport and works in Weston, was indicted on[Read More…]
Morgantown Farmer’s Market thriving in 13th year
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Farmers Market has been allowing local farmers to share what they love with the Morgantown community since 2002. Located on Spruce Street in downtown Morgantown, the market features a variety of home grown and homemade products. The market is open every Saturday morning from 8:30[Read More…]
Greenbrier Classic offers lower-priced badge
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — One of the big changes heading into the fifth edition of the PGA Tour’s Greenbrier Classic is the ticket prices. Instead of having to dish out $159 for a badge that includes all of the concerts and seven days of golf, as was the case[Read More…]
U.S. attorney wants prison term for Mingo judge
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Crooked officeholders in this district apparently need to see harsher consequences before they will ever respect the law,” said U.S. Attorney R. Booth Goodwin II. “For brevity’s sake, the United States will simply note here that past prison sentences have proven insufficient to deter public corruption in[Read More…]
WVU chief’s bow tie diplomacy
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — As far as Marshall University President Stephen Kopp and West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee were concerned Tuesday, the only rivalry between the two schools moving forward will be in athletics. “I think they (West Virginians) should have an expectation that the only competition we have[Read More…]
Huntington farm museum open to visitors
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, June 4
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TALIBAN RELEASE VIDEO OF US SOLDIER’S HANDOVER Sgt.[Read More…]
Miniature donkey Dusty Mae is big on cute
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Dogs make great pets. Cats make exceptional pets, too. And so do fish, birds, reptiles, even insects. But if you’re looking for an intelligent, affectionate, totally adorable cuddly little buddy of a pet — as long as you have the room for one — then a miniature[Read More…]
‘I can name all my classmates’
ASHTON, W.Va. — Family and friends gathered in Hannan High School’s gymnasium to watch the members of class of 2014 celebrate a milestone in their lives “Be successful in everything you do,” Daniel Parsons, one of Hannan’s top graduating students, said to conclude his Commencement address. Along with giving his[Read More…]
