By Jesten RichardsonThe Herald-Dispatch/HD Media Appalachian Power has begun removing the transformer alleged to have been vandalized at its East Lynn substation in Wayne County, the West Virginia Department of Health said Wednesday. “This critical step will allow for full remediation and restoration efforts in the affected areas,” reads the[Read More…]
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Erin Brockovich shares message for Wayne amid water concerns
By Jesten RichardsonCharleston Gazette-Mail/HD Media Famed environmental activist and consumer advocate Erin Brockovich on Wednesday expressed support for Wayne County residents and described how she is trying to help out with the water situation they are facing. Brockovich, who is also an author, was the subject of the award-winning 2000[Read More…]
Gov. Morrisey making new push for income tax cut
By Brett DunlapThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has called on West Virginia lawmakers to pass a 10% income tax cut during an event in Parkersburg on Thursday. Morrisey appeared at Green’s Supply Depot at 1050 Division St. with Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax[Read More…]
W.Va. Del. Shawn Fluharty announces run for state Senate
The Intelligencer Del. Shawn Fluharty wants to stay in Charleston as part of the West Virginia Legislature, but wants to change chambers. Fluharty, D-Ohio announced Friday morning on “The Howard Monroe Show” that he will run for West Virginia Senate and the seat currently held by Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman,[Read More…]
WVU, WVPEC to power statewide learning during Remake Learning Days
WVU Today West Virginia University and the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative, in partnership with WVU Extension, will deliver experiential learning to families across West Virginia through Remake Learning Days, the state’s premier learning festival. Scheduled for May 4-15, submissions are currently being sought for what will be a two-week series of events[Read More…]
Wizard Weekend returns to Fayetteville
By Riley McCoy The Register-Herald FAYETTEVILLE — Amid falling snowflakes and frosted sidewalks, a blue-bearded paper artist dazzled visitors with the magic of his persona during a fantastical annual event in Fayetteville. The artist known only as Blue Beard was one of dozens of performers, volunteers and costumed visitors who[Read More…]
Nucor expects WV mill to help it in auto, appliance markets
By Jim RossThe Herald-Dispatch Nucor Corp. is counting on its new West Virginia mill’s location in the Ohio Valley to give it better penetration in auto and appliance markets, its executives said in their quarterly conference call on Tuesday. “We’re on schedule to complete construction of our new mill in[Read More…]
Debate breaks out in West Virginia Senate over including Catholic Bible alongside ‘American’ Bible in schools
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Some lawmakers in the West Virginia Senate want to put copies of the first Bible printed in revolutionary America in certain classrooms, but an effort by others to amend the bill to also include the Catholic Bible failed. Senate Bill[Read More…]
Data, tech fight surges: Bill offers tax breaks to firms in Mason, Mingo and Tucker counties
By Mike TonyCharleston Gazette-Mail Public outcry over West Virginia political leaders’ pursuit of data center development has reached a fever pitch in recent months, with residents protesting and filing legal challenges against expected data center projects in Mason, Mingo and Tucker counties. But state lawmakers are ramping up their data[Read More…]
For Groundhog Day, WVU wildlife expert explains folklore and science around America’s favorite four-legged forecaster
From WVU Today A West Virginia University Extension wildlife specialist says Groundhog Day marks an opportunity to celebrate not only the changing of the seasons, but the iconic rodent who decides whether or not to spring Americans from the long months of winter. Sheldon Owen is available to discuss the roots of Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania’s[Read More…]
