By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va.  — “Stacy Dent, come on down!” Dent, 33, of Culloden, says hearing those words was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her when she was in the audience at “The Price Is Right” television game show in March. “My mother was on the show 17[Read More…]

By SHELLEY HANSON The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register BELLAIRE, Ohio — Both the U.S. and Ohio Environmental Protection agencies are conducting groundwater and air testing in Bellaire related to a chemical used at a former dry cleaner in Bellaire, according to village Administrator Scott Porter. Porter said the environmental agencies[Read More…]

Staff reports The State Journal MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee will chair the Big 12 Board of Directors Executive Committee, beginning July 1. The Big 12 also said TCU Chancellor Victor Boshini will serve as vice-chair, and Texas President Gregory Fenves will take over as secretary/treasurer.[Read More…]

The Dominion Post WASHINGTON, D.C. — Inside the beltway, WVU President Gordon Gee delivered a call for changing the dialogue and working together to fix the problems plaguing the Mountain State. Gee, speaking June 6 at the 39th annual WVU Alumni Luncheon on Capitol Hill, said, “Today, we can either[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISLAMIC STATE GROUP CLAIMS ATTACKS ON TEHRAN PARLIAMENT, SHRINE The extremists say they attacked Iran’s[Read More…]

By DAVID WALSH The Herald-Dispatch WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Phil Mickelson has an idea of what to expect now. So does Lee Trevino. They’ve seen the transformation taking place. PGA Tour members will get their first peek at the new-look Old White TPC golf course July 3-9 when they return[Read More…]

By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Roads in Raleigh and Fayette counties were closed Monday, as emergency crews worked to clear flooded roadways and restore power, but emergency officials reported no injuries around the region. Flooding was caused by rainfall which fell Sunday night and Monday, pausing Monday[Read More…]

By MICHELLE DILLON Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va.  — Representatives from public health agencies and concerned residents came together Monday to discuss opioid use and the public health issues it causes. The Marion County Health Department sponsored the meeting at Noteworthy Sweets on Fairmont Avenue. Marion County Health Administrator Lloyd[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, June 10, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NSA LEAKED REPORT SUGGESTS RUSSIAN VOTE HACK Russian hackers attacked at least one U.S. voting[Read More…]