Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHY MANY CHILEANS DIDN’T SLEEP LAST NIGHT Authorities[Read More…]
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WV Power loaded with highly rated prospects
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Power roster features seven – soon to be eight – of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top 30 prospects, but manager Mike Ryan said it will be important to see production on the field. “That’s what Baseball America picks as the top prospects,” Ryan said on[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, April 1
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HEALTH CARE ENROLLEES ENDURE BLIZZARDS, LINES, GLITCHES Across[Read More…]
Ex-WVU wrestling coach endured early tragedies
A column by Mickey Furfari from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Craig Turnbull, the latest head coach victim of Oliver Luck’s shocking series of firings at West Virginia University, had generally enjoyed what many rate as an outstanding career not only in athletics but in life. Like the[Read More…]
City of Clarksburg poised to buy historic theater
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg would acquire the former Rose Garden Theater for $430,000, under an ordinance City Council will consider Thursday night. The ordinance, up for the first of two readings, comes on the heels of an agreement reached between the city administration and owners C.J. Martin, James B. Lambert[Read More…]
Massive Turnout for Medicaid Enrollment in W.Va.
From The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On the final day to begin enrolling for health insurance under the new federal health care mandate, West Virginia has nearly doubled the projected number of individuals to sign up under the state’s Medicaid expansion. The total federal projection since Jan. 2014 in[Read More…]
Axing wage bill is in W.Va.’s best interests
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is being urged to do something irresponsible – to sign into law a bill that would be bad for West Virginia. Never mind flaws in the Legislature’s minimum wage bill, the governor is being told. Just sign it.[Read More…]
Demolition expert is an interesting character
LOGAN, W.Va. — He may barely stand five-feet tall with his boots on, but he can make tall buildings shake by his mere presence. One might say he is the man who is “tearing down Logan” and can appropriately be called “Mighty Mike”. In reality, he is a demolition expert[Read More…]
Laws restricting natural gas exports are outdated
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Coal continues to lead the way when it comes to West Virginia’s exports, despite a decline of 26 percent over the previous year. U.S. Census figures released last week show we exported $8.4 billion worth of products in 2013, which was the[Read More…]
Manchin angry over inclusion in mine disaster film
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin said he didn’t know all the facts before appearing in a film funded by former coal executive Don Blankenship about “what really happened” at the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine disaster. In a statement released Monday, Manchin, D-W.Va., said he was told the film[Read More…]
