By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Beckley — On March 18, parents and teachers packed the Beckley Art Center as Raleigh County students decorated wall spaces with award-winning art. The Raleigh County reception took place after the Beckley Art Center hosted the statewide Youth Art Month reception. The local event, postponed[Read More…]
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Fossil Day to Take Place at Grave Creek Complex; Learn about the past with hands-on activities
By Lauren BodnarFor The West Virginia Department of Tourism Moundsville – Fossil Day will take place on Saturday, March 28, at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to all ages, with special access to the Carnegie Museum[Read More…]
First Energy tries to calm Rivesville residents about arsenic found in groundwater
By Esteban FernandezFor Times West Virginian Rivesville — Mon Power recently detected arsenic in the groundwater by a coal ash landfill in Rivesville. The company held a town hall meeting at the Rivesville Community Center Wednesday evening. Representatives from Mon Power parent company First Energy and Civil and Environmental Consultants[Read More…]
Avoid the Dark Side
By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder Last week I talked about our friend in Oman who was emotional after a deadly Iran drone attack not far from his factory. “Oman is a peaceful country. We are friends with everyone. We are still trading with Iran. They are crazy! Why would[Read More…]
‘Twin Pops’ Still Safe From Food Dye Ban Effects
By Joselyn KingFor The Intelligencer Wheeling – For now, “Twin Pops” can still be produced and sold in West Virginia. A law that bans both the manufacture and sale of foods in West Virginia containing certain food dyes remains blocked in federal court after being passed by the West Virginia[Read More…]
Longtime chief of staff of coal magnate Justice named new Appalachian Power president
By Mike TonyFor HDMedia Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., has had a tremendous influence over the electric rates West Virginians pay via his appointments to the state Public Service Commission. As governor, the coal magnate appointed all three current PSC commissioners who have overseen sharply increasing rates at utilities’ requests in[Read More…]
West Virginia Tourism Welcomes Spring with New Almost Heaven Swing BINGO; Exclusive prizes available for travelers
By Lauren BodnarFor The West Virginia Department of Tourism Charleston – Just in time for the first weekend of spring, the Department of Tourism unveiled a fresh take on BINGO. Inspired by the beloved Almost Heaven swing photo ops, this challenge invites travelers to visit the more than five dozen locations[Read More…]
W.Va. Improves Slightly In Roads, Bridges Report
By Steven Allen AdamsForThe Intelligencer Charleston – Despite West Virginia’s burden of maintaining nearly 71,000 miles of roads and continued backlog of bridge maintenance, the state moved up slightly in a nationwide rankings of road systems The libertarian Reason Foundation released its 29th Annual Highway Report Thursday, comparing highway systems[Read More…]
West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame To Induct 28th Class of Honorees
By Chris HamiltonFor West Virginia Coal Association Charleston — The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame, a joint initiative between the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the West Virginia Coal Association and housed at the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources in Morgantown, will induct its newest class of honorees during a[Read More…]
Marion County, W.Va. gets starring role in Netflix hit movies
By Esteban FernandezFor Times West Virginian Fairmont — It’s been a good day for Bob and Jeff Tinnell from Allegheny Image Factory. Two of their films, “Gaslit by my Husband” and “The Bad Guardian,” hit two of the top five spots on Netflix since Sunday. Everyone from the actors to[Read More…]
