Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. BRUTAL WINDS, COLD AND SNOW ASSAULT NORTHEAST With[Read More…]
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Blog: wvpress extra — Good Morning, 2014
A blog by Don Smith, WVPA Executive Director: Jan. 2, 2014: Good morning, 2014. As we close another year and Christmas season, I would ask that all newspapers send me information on their Christmas Charity events. Many of our newspapers sponsor special Christmas projects. We distribute food, coats, clothes, money[Read More…]
West Virginia ranks high in ATV deaths
By Andrea Lannom Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has the highest rate of ATV rider deaths on public roads according to a recent study. The study, released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, looked at rider deaths on public roads from 2007 to 2011. In[Read More…]
Courtesy Patrol a state program that works
An editorial from the Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The state’s Courtesy Patrol is now 15 years old, and it continues to assist motorists who have flat tires or medical problems or are in need of directions. It is a small program, perhaps, but one that has proved its worth.[Read More…]
Fewer aid notices sign of better grades at WVU
By Alex Lang The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU saw a decrease in the number of students who were put on financial aid warning and suspension during the mid-year period. In the past, WVU waited until the end of the traditional academic year to inform students if they were[Read More…]
Family’s 11-year New Year tradition is cold, wet, fun
By John McVey The Journal WILLIAMSPORT, Md. – Wednesday’s Polar Bear Plunge at River Bottom Park in Williamsport, Md., was Allen Artz Jr.’s first dip in the cold waters of the Potomac River on New Year’s Day, but for his father, Allen “Buck” Artz Sr., it was his 11th. “It[Read More…]
Washington, D.C., is the capital of waste
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — In December, Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., released his annual “Wastebook,” giving us all a window into the positively absurd ways in which the federal government spends the hard-earned tax dollars we give it. This year’s list includes some items[Read More…]
New Year’s hike
From a photo gallery published by The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A New Year’s Day Park Walk is held on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at Ritter Park in Huntington. Click here for more.
Glitch snags 18K seeking health coverage in W.Va.
By Lori Kersey Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A glitch on the federal health insurance marketplace has caused problems for about 18,000 West Virginians attempting to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The federal exchange is having problems transferring account information to and from the state[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Jan. 2
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHO’S BRACING FOR THE FIRST STORM OF 2014[Read More…]
