By David Gutman Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The coal-cleaning chemical Crude MCHM can no longer be detected in water samples taken at five of the six schools that had shown evidence of the chemical last week. After the chemical was detected at the six schools, three weeks after the[Read More…]
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OSHA probes Harrison County cell towers collapse
By Ashlie Walter and John Miller The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration is investigating the collapse of two cell phone towers that killed three men Saturday morning near Summit Park. Nutter Fort Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Michael Garrett and[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Feb. 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO’S BUILT FOR MORE TITLE RUNS The Super[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Column from Sen. Mike Hall, State Senate Minority Leader
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The third week of the legislative session is still dominated by the water situation in the region. In spite of the best efforts of the administration, the public remains nervous. Trial lawyers continue to petition for clients. And it was reported in a legislative committee that at[Read More…]
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WVPA Sharing: NAA president shares thoughts on trends for 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In 2014, I believe the news industry will be marked by creativity. I’ve heard this over and over in my conversations with publishers, advertisers and journalists. We’re already seeing big ideas being implemented, and the industry as a whole is eager to collaborate in developing better consumer[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Gov. Tomblin requests potable and bottled water from WVAW
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has requested that West Virginia American Water provide potable and bottled water to West Virginians in the areas affected by the Jan. 9 Elk River chemical spill. “Immediately following West Virginia American Water’s DO NOT USE order on Jan. 9, I began working[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Column from Sen. Jeff Kessler, President of the State Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the beginning of this water crisis, my pledge to all West Virginians has been to do all in my power to make sure that a completely preventable tragedy like this never happens again. I am proud to report that we took the first step in that direction this week[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Kids and families day at the Legislature
Our Children, Our Future to rally with kids and families CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Our Children, Our Future Campaign will hold its annual Kids and Families Day at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. More than 500 kids and families representing labor, faith, and community organizations are scheduled[Read More…]
