By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald MINDEN, W.Va. — Two decades before Shaffer’s Equipment became synonymous with PCBs and cancer studies, it was just part of life for 72-year-old Percy Fruit and other neighborhood children in the 1960’s, when coal was still king and Minden was a thriving community. “We grew[Read More…]
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EPA sampling properties adjacent to Arbuckle Creek
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald MINDEN, W.Va. — A number of cancer patients from Minden who lived near a PCB dumping site are showing an “unusual” and aggressive form of lymphoma in a local study, an Oak Hill physician reported Wednesday. Dr. Hassan Amjad said he’s also seeing higher than[Read More…]
#AlmostHeaven campaign gains momentum reaching 7 million hits
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, WVa. — A social media hashtag being used to promote West Virginia’s assets both within the state and beyond now has a hit count in the millions, a representative of Wild, Wonderful West Virginia said Friday. The #AlmostHeaven campaign, which encourages residents to[Read More…]
W.Va. growing a record of changing laws to head off lawsuits
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In August 2016, shortly after the Republican-controlled West Virginia Legislature passed a right-to-work bill that would have prevented labor unions from charging non-members union dues, Kanawha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey issued a preliminary injunction against the new legislation. Agreeing with[Read More…]
Summer officially starts Wednesday
By WILL DEAN The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Summer arrives Wednesday and brings with it summery weather, according to Accuweather meteorologist Jordan Root. Root said that just because summer is arriving, the temperature won’t dramatically change and the expected temperatures are typical for this time of year. Expect cooler[Read More…]
Rose’s retirement the ‘end of an era’ at FSU
By LEAH NESTOR Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — After five years as president of Fairmont State University, president Dr. Maria Rose will retire effective June 30. At Rose’s final Board of Governors meeting last week, board chair Dixie Yann noted it was the end of an era. “It is[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, June 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, June 19, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SUSPECT DETAINED AFTER VAN PLOWS INTO MUSLIMS IN LONDON Police say the driver was arrested[Read More…]
National Youth Science Camp update from Pocahontas County
Update from staff at Camp Pocahontas, National Youth Science Camp: By Quinn Del Val Public Information Coordinator National Youth Science Foundation POCAHONTAS COUNTY, W.Va. — Delegates to National Youth Science Camp began their stay at Camp Pocahontas this weekend. On top of socializing and enjoying the beauty of the rustic camp, delegates[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Howell calls for license reviews amid DOH kickback probe
By Eric Eyre The Charleston Gazette-Mail A West Virginia House of Delegates leader has directed three state agencies to review the licenses of a Putnam County contractor, a Marshall University professor and two former Division of Highways engineers who have admitted to taking part in a kickback scheme. House Government Organization[Read More…]
Central W.Va. lawmakers discuss state budget bill
By Victoria L. Cann The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The state Legislature finally sent a budget bill to Gov. Jim Justice on Friday night, but local lawmakers aren’t exactly excited about the spending plan. The $4.225 billion budget would reduce state spending by roughly $85 million compared[Read More…]
