MARLINTON, W.Va. — Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Cara Rose scored a huge coup recently when CNN picked the Mountain Music Trail as the place to visit in West Virginia in 2014. CNN travel writer Katia Hetter recommended one spot in each of the 50 states for[Read More…]
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Coldwater owes state of West Virginia millions
A column by Jared Hunt, business editor of the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Wood County Development Authority and United Bank will have millions of dollars on the line in the looming bankruptcy proceedings for soon-to-be defunct retailer Coldwater Creek. The company has[Read More…]
Manchin says he’s keeping 2016 options open
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Thursday that he’s keeping his political options open for 2016, even though his U.S. Senate term doesn’t end until two years after that. The West Virginia Governor’s Office — as well as other state and national offices — will be open that[Read More…]
Pulitzers affirm public service of whistleblowers
An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ever since “Deep Throat” (FBI Associate Director Mark Felt) furtively told reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein about hidden White House sleaze — eventually sending many Nixon administration officials to prison and driving the president from office — we have admired[Read More…]
Fairmont’s concrete ‘ghost’ a national contender
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — For the 11th year in a row, Fairmont State University’s American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter will represent the region at the National Concrete Canoe Competition. The 27th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition is set for June 19-21 at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Pa.[Read More…]
Monongalia’s top ranking only the good news
An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Rev. Martin Luther King preached that, “No man is free until all men are free.” Without sounding preachy, that line of thinking also applies to children’s well-being. It’s wonderful that Monongalia County was ranked No. 1 in the state for[Read More…]
Some retirees of ex-Consol mines to lose benefits
BENWOOD, W.Va. – Effective Dec. 31, Murray Energy Corp. will cut off health benefits to salaried retirees from the five West Virginia coal mines it bought from Consol Energy in December, company officials confirmed Wednesday. Retirees affected include those at the company’s Ohio County Mine in Benwood, formerly known as[Read More…]
Struggling Theatre W.Va. limits lineup to ‘Hatfields’
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Although the schedule is a bit different than originally planned, Theatre West Virginia Act II is officially alive, with 17 scheduled showings of “Hatfields and McCoys.” The curtain will rise for its 54th season on July 11, and Manager Scott Hill said these 17 shows will be[Read More…]
Williamson native’s work on W.Va. magazine cover
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — May’s cover of Wonderful West Virginia magazine showcases the work of renowned photographer Randall Sanger with the setting sun illuminating abundant flowers along the King Coal Highway in Mingo County. Sanger is a native of Williamson. “We are pleased to present a few of Randall Sanger’s[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, April 17
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 17, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CLASHES AT UKRAINIAN BASE KILL THREE PRO-MOSCOW MILITANTS[Read More…]