By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Under the Republican health care plan, tens of millions of people are expected to lose access to coverage. But according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a nonpartisan research and policy institute, those in rural areas are expected to[Read More…]
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Thousands flock to Huntington restaurant for annual strawberry pie event
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An annual event that brings thousands of people to Huntington began Tuesday, the first day of Strawberry Pie Week at Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti House. A long line of customers started forming at the front entrance of Jim’s nearly half an hour before[Read More…]
Animal Control deals with rabies cases
By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal CHARLES TOWN , W.Va. — Rabies vaccines for domestic pets are more important than ever, according to Jefferson County Animal Control supervisor Denise Lambiotte. In the last three weeks, Lambiotte said both a cat and raccoon tested positive for the rabies virus. Lambiotte said these[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, May 17
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MEMO: TRUMP ASKED COMEY TO DROP FLYNN PROBE The U.S. president personally appealed to the FBI[Read More…]
Media Alert: Information on WVONGA panelists available
WHEELING, W.Va. — The WVONGA Spring Meeting, being held through Wednesday at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center in Wheeling includes presentations from industry representatives and government leaders about the future of oil and gas in West Virginia, legal and regulatory updates, and news from WVONGA committees. Anne Blankenship, executive director of WVONGA, said, “The oil and natural[Read More…]
Register now for W.Va. Chamber’s 2017 Environmental, Energy Conference
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chamber’s 2017 Environmental and Energy Conference is May 24 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center. This year’s conference has been approved for 6.8 CLE credits for WV and kicks off at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Topics that will be covered at this year’s conference include: WV Department of Environmental[Read More…]
Spinning the story on student distractions
By LISA SHREWSBERRY The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Can a toy be therapeutic? Depends on how you spin it. Whirling curiosities dot the timeline of novelties that defy explanation — first, yoyos and twirling tops of ancient origin, then hula-hoops and the like in the ’50s. Now a novelty[Read More…]
Dominion Hope changes named to Dominion Energy West Virginia
Staff reports The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Dominion Hope began serving customers under its new name, Dominion Energy West Virginia, Monday. This move reflects results of a May 10 shareholder vote transforming the name of the company’s corporate parent from Dominion Resources Inc. to Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE: D).[Read More…]
Stargazers to gather in Calhoun County this weekend
Staff report The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Amateur astronomers will gather near Grantsville this weekend for the fourth annual Calhoun Stargaze. The two-day, three-night stargazing party is part of an effort to spur economic development in distressed Appalachian communities. It is supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission and the[Read More…]
WVU Researchers continue search for grandparents raising grandchildren
By THERESA MARTHEY The Preston County News & Journal KINGWOOD, W.Va. — Dr. Lauri Andress, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership, continues to look for grandparents, ages 56 and up, who are raising their grandchildren. “This project actually started out of my first project on[Read More…]
