Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. OFFICIALS INSIST OLYMPIC GAMES WILL BE SAFE They[Read More…]
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More work needed to prevent pre-term births
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — There is no greater blessing than a healthy baby. But in the United States, about one in nine babies is born too soon, putting them at higher risk for a range of health problems. With our world-class health-care system, you might presume[Read More…]
Blasting under way to clear massive rockslide
By Brandi Underwood Register-Herald SUNDIAL, W.Va. — Drilling and blasting work began Sunday morning in an effort to break up three enormous sandstone masses that currently obstruct both lanes of W.Va. 3 near Sundial. The rocks broke loose from the mountainside and crashed across Coal River Road between Sundial and[Read More…]
Coming soon: online testing in W.Va. schools
By Roger Adkins Exponent-Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The transition to online testing is inevitable, and school systems large and small are bound to experience some growing pains, officials say. The ACT will be online by spring 2015, said Dr. Jim Phares, West Virginia schools superintendent. Many other tests, including some[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Dec. 30
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Dec. 30, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. BOMBINGS RATCHET UP FEARS AHEAD OF WINTER GAMES[Read More…]
W.Va. editor savors friendship with visitor from afar
A column by Robert J. Byers, executive editor of the Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The workday was done, and I gave Malik a ride to his hotel. Before he disappeared through the doors of the Embassy Suites, he smiled and asked me to wait. He had something for me.[Read More…]
Another rate hike won’t fix the Postal Service
An editorial from the Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Earlier this year, when Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe announced that the U.S. Postal Service would no longer have home delivery of mail on Saturdays in an effort to save $2 billion per year, we applauded the decision. We knew[Read More…]
A cautionary note about New Year’s parties
An editorial from the Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — New Year’s parties are about to get under way, and it is a good time to again remember not to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking at one of those parties. There is no excuse for getting[Read More…]
Jay Rockefeller named West Virginian of the Year
By David Gutman Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jamie Rockefeller was 2 weeks old and he was sick. It was 1969, and he had something called pyloric stenosis, a narrowing of the stomach that prevents food from being digested. He needed surgery. “I will never forget Sharon’s and my[Read More…]
Bridgeport native’s fishing show lands a big one
By Mary Wade Burnside Exponent-Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Curtis Fleming made a deal with his fellow Bridgeport native, former Miss West Virginia Kaitlin Gates, as they prepared to fish the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers for the show he hosts, “Fly Rod Chronicles.” If he caught the biggest fish during[Read More…]
