The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Older adults need to be careful as forecasters predict continued frigid temperatures and very cold wind chills across the Ohio Valley. Current temperatures are well below average for this time of year, with single-digit lows and negative wind-chill readings. “Older adults are[Read More…]
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12th anniversary of Sago disaster remembered in West Virginia
By SARAH GOODRICH The Inter-Mountain SAGO, W.Va. — Each year on Jan. 2, the small community of Sago is quiet and solemn, as many reflect on the tragic 2006 mine disaster that took the lives of 12 men. As many remember. 29 men entered Sago Mine early that Monday morning[Read More…]
Not quite ready: P&G pushes Eastern Panhandle opening back to end of February
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Procter & Gamble is moving the opening of its consumer home products manufacturing facility at Tabler Station in Berkeley County to the end of February, said a company spokesman Monday. When first announced in 2015, the personal products plant was tentatively slated[Read More…]
China Energy MOU impact paying dividends for Northern Panhandle properties
By LINDA HARRIS The State Journal MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — China Energy’s potential $84 billion investment in energy projects in the Mountain State has sparked an uptick in interest in available industrial properties throughout the Upper Ohio Valley, officials say. The memorandum of understanding, or MOU, is not binding, meaning the[Read More…]
West Virginians catch lottery fever, as Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots grow
By FRED PACE HD Media WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Despite bitter cold temperatures, lottery players are flocking to businesses to get the hottest tickets around — Powerball and Mega Millions. The 7-Eleven at Second Avenue and Harvey Street in Williamson has seen a steady flow of customers purchasing lottery tickets. Some are[Read More…]
Each year, many West Virginians make the pledge to be healthier
By KAITLYN NEFF and CARTER WALKER Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Now that the new year has already begun, talk of a New Year’s resolution has been a common occurrence for many. One popular resolution made every year is a healthier lifestyle and a weight loss goal. Local businesses[Read More…]
Biodiesel plant developer to address commission
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Acknowledging that some questions about the project remain unanswered, Greenbrier County Commission President Woody Hanna said he has requested that Jason Perry, one of the developers of a proposed synthetic fuel plant, attend an upcoming commission session. A couple of people have[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, January 3
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. KIM MAKES OVERTURE TO SEOUL The North Korean leader reopens a key cross-border communication channel[Read More…]
Southern West Virginia man invents an energy machine
By TRAVIS CRUM Williamson Daily News RED JACKET, W.Va. — Has a Red Jacket man invented the next revolution in renewable energy? Daniel Hicks, of Green Line Energy LLC, believes so with a truck that generates steady electricity for days without needing recharging. The truck could be used after weather emergencies to[Read More…]
Montgomery mayor hopes Virginia Tech report will help city
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail MONTGOMERY, W.Va. — Many Kanawha Valley communities face similar problems, like a need for new business after the coal decline, improved health care, more youth-oriented activities and attractions to bring in visitors. Only one, though, had a four-year college, its longtime community anchor and main[Read More…]
