Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, April 28, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TORNADOES RIP THROUGH CENTRAL, SOUTHERN U.S. At least[Read More…]
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Children’s health advocates want funding restored
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A group of children’s health advocates wants the Legislature to restore about $1 million in state funding — vetoed in March by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin — for programs that address child abuse, domestic violence and early childhood health. Tomblin vetoed the funding, along with millions from[Read More…]
Dog show more than a beauty pageant
MORGANTOWN — Dozens of dogs filled the Hazel and J.W. Ruby Community Center on Thursday, April 24, for day one of the South Hills and Mountaineer kennel clubs’ Black Diamond Cluster Dog Show. he show continues through Saturday, with the most breeds being shown on Saturday American Kennel Club[Read More…]
Officials woo hot sauce maker for Mineral County
KEYSER, W.Va. – Should local officials be able to successfully talk the owner of Huy Fong Foods into relocating his Sriracha Hot Sauce plant to Mineral County, it could provide a wonderful opportunity for area farmers who might want to add hot peppers to their crop yield. Local, state and[Read More…]
Rare W.Va. wiretap used in drug ring bust
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — What started as a tip from a observant postmaster turned into the successful federal prosecution of a drug ring spanning from Moundsville to California. The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office and the Marshall County Drug Task Force were recently recognized by the U.S. Department Department of Justice Drug[Read More…]
Restore funding for seniors and children
An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — No one should suddenly start over-estimating Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. This week, two reports did give us a bit more appreciation for his administration. But many of his line-item vetoes in March, to the state budget are still beneath him. Those[Read More…]
Federal, state officials crack down on sex offenders
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police is tasked with registering the more than 4,000 sex offenders in the state. In addition, troopers must conduct regular compliance checks and investigate violations of the state Registration Act. The U.S. Marshals Service worked in conduction with State Police on a month-long[Read More…]
For 36th year, Bluefield students wallow in mud
BLUEFIELD, Va. — People were slipping, sliding, bouncing and apparently having a good time on Thursday morning, afternoon and evening at the 36th annual Mud Pig Day celebration on the Bluefield College campus. There are many legends of how the Mud Pig tradition began, including at least one that involved[Read More…]
Kanawha legislator clarifies chairmanship remarks
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In two interviews earlier this week, Delegate Mark Hunt, D-Kanawha, indicated he was a lock to be the next chairman of the powerful House of Delegates Judiciary Committee. But the committee’s chairman, Tim Manchin, D-Marion, said Thursday he has no plans to step aside from his post.[Read More…]
Oh brother, what a ride Marshall took to find coach
A column by Chuck Landon of The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Just exactly how did Marshall end up with Danny D’Antoni? The answer lies in the anatomy of a 41-day job search for a new head basketball coach. The first 30 days of the search — March 15 through roughly[Read More…]
