By Eric AyresThe Intelligencer VALLEY GROVE — Six months after flooding devastated the communities of Triadelphia and Valley Grove, the emotional scars for those who have lived through the trauma of the natural disaster are still healing. Members of the community came together this past weekend to share their stories[Read More…]
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Governor commends West Virginia National Guard for its service during busy, challenging year
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey and state officials highlighted the distinguished service and recent successes of the Department of Veterans Assistance and the West Virginia National Guard following a challenging year. Morrisey was joined at a Friday press conference by Department of Veterans Assistance[Read More…]
Wyoming County mine site of fatal incident has a history of serious safety violations
By Mike TonyCharleston Gazette-Mail A Wyoming County underground coal mine where a fatal incident was reported Thursday has a long history of serious safety and health violations. And Thursday’s fatal incident is not the site’s first. A miner died after an unspecified incident at the Lower War Eagle mine in[Read More…]
Sights of the Season
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel A snowman tips his hat from a light pole in front of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Market Street early one evening recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the spirit of the season in the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art[Read More…]
WVU president reports positive University outlook to Board of Governors as year closes
WVU Today President Michael T. Benson told members of the Board of Governors Friday (Dec. 19) the University has hit a 10-year high in applications for the next class of Mountaineers. “But it’s not enough to simply get students here,” Benson said. “We must make the necessary investments to support our students on[Read More…]
Hit the Slopes at Light the Night with West Virginia’s new interactive ski simulator
West Virginia Department of Tourism Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism is bringing a taste of the mountains to the capital city this weekend at the Dirty Birds Light the Night event. Guests visiting GoMart Ballpark today, Friday, December 19, through Sunday, December 21, will experience the unforgettable[Read More…]
WV had US-highest number of outages after high winds Friday morning
Staff reportsCharleston Gazette-Mail Thousands of people are out of power across the Charleston area and southern West Virginia as strong winds have downed power lines over a widespread area. West Virginia had the nation’s highest number of outages by a wide margin early Friday morning, according to PowerOutage.us, a website[Read More…]
Delegate Brandon Steele of Raleigh County resigns
By Greg JordanThe Register-Herald BECKLEY — A delegate representing Raleigh County in the West Virginia Legislature submitted a letter of resignation Thursday to the clerk of the WV House of Delegates. Brandon S. Steele, R-Raleigh, District 42, sent a letter of resignation dated Dec. 18 to Jeffrey Pack, clerk of[Read More…]
BOWDEN-ERA WVU CHAMPS REUNITE: A return to ‘Almost Heaven’ 50 years later
By John AntonikWVU Today (EDITOR’S NOTE:) John Antonik is the quintessential historian for all things West Virginia University sports. He has penned five books on Mountaineer athletics, with his latest being “Almost Heaven: How Bobby Bowden’s Ten Years at West Virginia University Helped Him Become One of the Winningest Coaches[Read More…]
WVDNR reports buck firearms season harvest numbers
By Ron AllenThe Hurricane Breeze Decreased harvest of 33,775 antlered deer reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD in western counties. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced Tuesday, December 16, that hunters harvested 33,775 antlered deer during the state’s two-week buck firearm season, which ran from[Read More…]
