Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, April 24, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOSTAGE DEATHS A REMINDER OF RISK OF ‘DEADLY[Read More…]
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West Liberty University weighs building closures
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Dozens of West Liberty University students placed handmade pottery on the stage during a faculty meeting Wednesday to protest proposed building closures that would impact some of the school’s fine arts programs. During a Board of Governors meeting last week, Jack Wright, the university’s chief financial[Read More…]
Ohio town may see cracker decision by end of 2016
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Instead of seeing local ethane flow to Gulf Coast petrochemical plants, Belmont County officials hope a pair of Asian firms will use the liquid to employ thousands of construction workers and hundreds of permanent employees via a $5 billion cracker complex. On Wednesday, Belmont County commissioners[Read More…]
Company re-evaluating Wood County cracker plant
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A statement from a company studying an ethane cracker plant in Wood County is again fueling speculation the multi-billion-dollar complex won’t be built. But that’s not the conclusion coming from the office of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, who with Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette, on Tuesday met with[Read More…]
Beckley VA allegedly substituted meds to cut costs
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The U.S. Office of Special Counsel on Wednesday charged that the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center put patients at medical risk and violated VA policy by substituting prescribed antipsychotic medications with older drugs in order to cut costs. OSC, an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency, shared[Read More…]
Rahall appointed to World Affairs Council
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Former Congressman Nick Rahall of Beckley has been appointed to the board of directors of one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit organizations. The World Affairs Council of America is “dedicated to educating and engaging the public on global issues,” according to its website. The council[Read More…]
Smoking ban has casino planning outdoor gambling
NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hoping to mitigate the impact of a countywide smoking ban, Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort plans to build an elaborate smoking patio that it says will “meet the intent” of the new regulation. Joseph L. Billhimer, chief operating officer of Mountaineer parent company Eldorado Gaming Inc.,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, April 23
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 23, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. EU URGED TO TAKE ACTION ON MEDITERRANEAN MIGRANTS[Read More…]
Jim Justice says he might run for governor
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Resort owner, coal mine owner, basketball coach — Jim Justice wears many hats. Lately, he’s been deciding whether or not to throw one of them into the ring to run for governor. Justice said Tuesday he’s “very seriously considering” filing for the Democrat Party’s nomination to replace[Read More…]
Contractors Association of West Virginia announces 2014 safety award winners
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) has announced the association’s 2014 Safety Excellence Award winners. These award winners were recognized during the March 25 CAWV State Meeting held in conjunction with the West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition in Charleston. The association annually recognizes contractor and[Read More…]
