CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new traffic signal for Justice Row — the access road to the bottom of the Carriage Trail, across the South Side Bridge from downtown — caused a few headaches this week when drivers from Bridge Road confused it for their signal, a city traffic official[Read More…]
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Daily Mail picture project frames memories
A column by Charleston Daily Mail staff writer Ashley B. Craig CHARLESTON, W.Va. — I like to make up stories about strangers. In my profession that’s a big no-no, but it’s a habit you pick up people-watching. Making up names and stories has become a good pastime while waiting here[Read More…]
Geocaching adventure comes to Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The marquee on the historic Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center reads, “Welcome Geocachers.” Don’t worry, that’s not another new band you don’t know about — that’s just a sign letting people know this weekend is chock full of geocaching adventure. People can try the high-tech treasure hunt called[Read More…]
Star City whistles at its Canada geese problem
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Star City Police Department’s whistle gun provides a way to rid the town’s waterfront of pesky water fowl without harming them. Star City Police Chief Vic Propst demonstrated the town’s countermeasure to unwanted Canada geese Thursday, March 13, at Edith Barill Park. Propst said the town[Read More…]
New way station for Morgantown hospital visitors
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Workers were double-timing it at Rosenbaum Family House on Thursday, March 14, as the facility readied for move-in day at its new facility. The house, which offers lodging to families of adult patients undergoing lengthy medical stays in Morgantown, is moving to a larger, newly-built space that[Read More…]
New Orleans Saints to practice at The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Move over, Redskins and Steelers. The Saints are marching into the Mountain State. Greenbrier owner Jim Justice confirmed Thursday afternoon that the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, the 2009 Super Bowl champions, will split their 2014 training camp between the team’s practice facility in Metairie, La., and[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, March 14
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, March 14, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SEARCH FOR MISSING PLANE TAKES ANOTHER TURN India[Read More…]
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West Virginia girls basketball tournament photos featured
The West Virginia Press Association is providing its member newspapers with photos from the WV Girls Basketball Tournament in Charleston. These photographs are provided by the West Virginia Press Association staff members Chris Stadelman, Dalton Walker, Samantha Smith and Don Smith and the Putnam Standard’s Kelly Stadelman.
Employment Opportunities: State Journal looking for reporters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Journal, a statewide, weekly newspaper that focuses on business, government, energy and law in West Virginia, is looking for reporters. “Applicants should enjoy the challenge of covering a diverse state with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Our stories are picked up by national news[Read More…]
