MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Wednesday, The Journal will launch All Access as a part of current print subscriptions, and for future subscribers either with a print subscription or a digital-only subscription. Every page, every story and every advertisement will now be available to our subscribers electronically regardless of where they[Read More…]
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Logan Bar Association frames a little history
LOGAN, W.Va. — On Thursday, April 3, 2014, the Logan County Bar Association held its quarterly meeting at the Logan County Courthouse for the purpose of making a special presentation. Joshua Butcher, President of the Logan County Bar Association, presented a framed 20 by 24 in. composite photograph of[Read More…]
Author, actor among WVU graduation speakers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With graduation less than a month away, the University released the list of commencement speakers who will impart their wisdom onto the next generation of West Virginia University alumni. Each individual school and college’s commencement ceremony will feature its own speaker. Among these speakers are seven WVU[Read More…]
WVU student newspaper outlines plans for future
An editorial from The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The new editorial staff of The Daily Athenaeum is currently adjusting to their new roles and responsibilities. As we strive to finish the semester on a high note and keep The DA familiar and fresh, we would also like to invite[Read More…]
Marshall dance team member to leap to NFL
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Baltimore Ravens cheerleading team is gaining another daughter from Marshall University for the 2014-2015 season. That new member is Kaila Thompson, a senior majoring in sports management and marketing from Washington D.C. Many previous dancers and cheerleaders from Marshall have gone on to cheer for[Read More…]
Anonymous writer tells of shooting hunter
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — “As of Dec. 2 my life has changed forever.” These are the opening words of a letter written by an anonymous writer who claims responsibility for the shooting death of Larry Bradley last December. Bradley, 45, of Bidwell, was found shot during the early morning hours[Read More…]
W.Va. 99 on Bolt Mountain reopened after slide
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Transportation (@WVDOT) tweeted around 10 p.m. Monday night that W.Va. 99 had been reopened after a rock slide blocked both lanes. Crews were on site overnight to keep watch on the hillside in case of another slide. –Original Story– BECKLEY, W.Va. —[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, April 22
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PUBLIC ANGER OVERSHADOWS KOREAN SHIP’S HEROIC CREW Some[Read More…]
Freedom of Information — if you can pay
A column by Misty Poe, managing editor of The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Several years ago, I made a Freedom of Information request to a local government agency. Within the five business days, as required by law, a packet of information was delivered to the office. I expected[Read More…]