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…]
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Concealed carry law boosts gun sales, doesn’t effect police safety
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…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Jan. 3
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…]
More coal production per worker: Tunnel Ridge Mine driving company sales increases
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…]
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races looks to reign in business amid new competition
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…]
Experts give advice in setting New Year’s resolutions
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…]
Gazette-Mail West Virginian of the Year: Sylvia Mathews Burwell
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In April 2014, after months of criticism over the botched roll-out of healthcare.gov, part of his signature health care reform law, President Barack Obama stood in the White House rose garden and nominated a new person to be the public face of[Read More…]
Sexual Predators: Offenders typically plan sex abuse
(Editor’s Note: The following is the second in a Jackson Newspapers series dealing with the tactic of “grooming” used by sexual predators.) JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. — Sexual offenders recruit children by establishing a trusting relationship-spending time with them and listening to them. They may treat the child as special, giving[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Jan. 2
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISLAMIC STATE GROUP CLAIMS ATTACK ON ISTANBUL NIGHTCLUB It is reportedly carried out[Read More…]
AG Morrisey warns of post-holiday scammings
By DANYEL VANREENAN The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Now that the holidays are over, many West Virginians will be looking for ways to recover from holiday expenses. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning West Virginians of potential employment scams posing as money-making opportunities. Morrisey urged the public to research any[Read More…]
