The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MOURNERS TO GATHER FOR HEATHER HEYER The 32-year-old woman was killed when a car rammed[Read More…]
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Back-to-school brings extra driving precautions
Staff reports The State Journal PITTSBURGH — The end of summer means 55.4 million children heading back to school in the United States. AAA East Central reminds drivers to be extra cautious as school zones become more active, and be aware of school bus safety. According to the AAA Foundation[Read More…]
Judge approves $23M settlement for Century Aluminum employees
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Seven years ago, Karen Gorrell sat on a couch in Ravenswood, crying and feeling defeated after she and hundreds of other former Century Aluminum employees lost their health care and retirement benefits. On Monday, Gorrell again cried, but this time with relief,[Read More…]
Army veteran served as positive role model for his son
Editor’s note: The Journal’s Unsung Heroes series spotlights a local veteran each Monday from Memorial Day to Veterans Day. If you would like to nominate an Unsung Hero, email [email protected]. By DANYEL VanREENEN The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Army veteran and Martinsburg resident Paul Barsotti joined the Army out[Read More…]
OD driver crashes into police leading funeral procession
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON – Three people were charged after a driver overdosed behind the wheel and crashed into a Huntington police cruiser leading a funeral procession along Hal Greer Boulevard on Saturday, Chief Joe Ciccarelli confirmed. The crash happened around 3:40 p.m. when a green sedan ran[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Aug. 10
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AP ANALYSIS: TRUMP THROWS NORTH KOREA STRATEGY A CURVE By inflaming the situation, the president[Read More…]
Candidates: West Virginia’s Democrats need new leadership
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — New leadership is needed in the West Virginia Democratic Party, two former Democratic candidates for governor said on Tuesday. “Sometimes you got to get a new head coach,” said Jeff Kessler, a former president of the state Senate who[Read More…]
Super PACs already involved in Senate GOP primary race in WV
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail With the 2018 GOP primary for a West Virginia U.S. Senate seat nine months away, super PACs are getting in the game and laying groundwork for an attack-laden campaign season. Two of the three Republicans in the race, U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins and state Attorney[Read More…]
Fairgoers can celebrate WVU’s 150th at 2017 State Fair of West Virginia
WVU Today FAIRLEA, W.Va. — Fairgoers can play games and be involved in activities at West Virginia University exhibits, learn about WVU Extension Service programs and celebrate WVU’s 150th birthday at the State Fair of West Virginia, Aug. 10-19 in Fairlea. The WVU Building is open daily from 10 a.m.[Read More…]
‘Start Your Traditions’ at the State Fair of West Virginia
By REBECCA RHUDY The Register-Herald FAIRLEA, W.Va. — The State Fair of West Virginia kicks off for the 93rd time Thursday in Fairlea with competitions ranging from cows, pigs and goats to vegetables and flowers, coupled with entertainment by country music stars, a magician, harness races and tigers — oh[Read More…]
