By David Beard The Dominion Post CHARLESTON — Levels of MCHM in the West Virginia American Water system continue to drop; and a Thursday press release from two state departments said there are no detectable levels of PPH — the second chemical revealed this week to be in the Freedom[Read More…]
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Technology on display at Charleston auto show
By Jared Hunt Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Voice activation, built-in Wi-Fi, high-definition displays, motion sensors and 360-degree cameras. No, these aren’t the features of the latest gadget from Apple, but what you’ll find in new vehicles on display at the 2014 West Virginia International Auto Show. From the[Read More…]
Charleston Gazette names assistant city editor
From the Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lori Kersey has been named assistant city editor of The Charleston Gazette. Kersey is a native of Sissonville and received her bachelor’s degree in print journalism from Marshall University and her master’s degree in communications from Morehead State University in Kentucky. She has[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Jan. 24
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. EXPLOSIONS TARGET POLICE IN CAIRO Three near-simultaneous blasts,[Read More…]
W.Va. highway deaths second lowest on record in 2013
By Wendy Holdren Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Southern Regional Highway Safety Program announced Wednesday there were 325 highway fatalities in 2013, the second-lowest number on record. Lt. Paul Blume, coordinator of the SRHSP, said this number is down from 338 in 2011 and 339 in 2012. “The[Read More…]
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Marion courthouse dome set for restoration
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — When residents visit the Marion County Courthouse, they might notice the historical look of the building. Thanks to a grant, that historical look won’t change. Belinda Biafore, economic and community development grant coordinator for the county, said the county received a $100,000 grant through the Courthouse Facilities[Read More…]
Two months of flu season remain, shots available
An editorial from the Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Some things about winter never change. It’s cold. There will likely be snow. And people you know (or maybe even you) will get the flu. With positive cases of the flu as well as a lot of influenza-like illness being[Read More…]
Marshall campus needs costly repairs after freeze
By Megan Osborne The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Physical Plant workers are still working to complete repairs to damage caused by the freezing temperatures of the polar vortex Jan. 6-8, while dealing with current wintery weather and regularly scheduled projects. The polar conditions that plagued the area in the last[Read More…]
Caution needed for space heaters as W.Va. shivers
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — With temperatures in the single digits and lower expected to last into next week. many Mid-Ohio Valleyans are reaching for their thermostats to turn up the heat. However, with higher heating costs, many people also are turning to less[Read More…]
