Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BUSY DAY SLATE FOR CAPITOL Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence have dueling agendas[Read More…]

By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — The priorities for many local lawmakers to address in the upcoming legislative session include a large budget shortfall and dealing with West Virginia’s growing drug abuse problem. The West Virginia Legislature will gather in Charleston next week for interim[Read More…]

By MATT DELLINGER The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. –The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is holding an annual bird watching event on Jan. 11 to explore Jefferson County sites and primarily focus on waterfowl. “It’s a wintertime birding trip that primarily involves driving from site to site,” said Peter Smith, a longtime Audubon[Read More…]

By DARLENE J. SWIGER The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va.  — The West Virginia concealed carry law that went into effect last June has not had an effect on police safety, but it has increased the sale of handguns in the area. Beginning June 5, 2016, anyone over age 21 who[Read More…]

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2107. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. 115TH CONGRESS SET TO BE SWORN IN Republicans who now control the House and[Read More…]

By CASEY JUNKINS The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING, W.Va.  — Strong sales from Ohio County’s Tunnel Ridge Mine allowed Alliance Resource Partners to market 32 percent more Appalachian coal from July 1-Sept. 30 compared to same period in 2015. Also, data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration show the[Read More…]

By JENNIFER R. YOUNG The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.  — In days gone by, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races was one of the only gambling and racing destinations for the Washington, D.C., area residents to choose from. They would come to Charles Town by the busload. These days, there[Read More…]

By LEAH NESTOR Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — With 2017 upon us, the tradition of resolutions, especially as they pertain to weight loss, have not been lost. According to a PollFish survey, eating healthier and exercising more ranked as the No. 1 resolution of 2017. Weight loss resolutions came[Read More…]