By Dave Lavender The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — High in the mountains of West Virginia they’re getting snow and cold just they way they like it — early and often. The state’s five downhill ski resorts have all opened ahead of schedule and some good deals await for folks wanting[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Dec. 24
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR JAN. 1[Read More…]
Vienna woman has close brush with phone scam
By Gretchen Richards Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va. – Residents are warned of a scam from callers claiming to be with Publishers Clearing House that has been reported in the area, said officials. The scam comes from a caller claiming to be the executive of the popular magazine subscription[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Dec. 23
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Dec. 23 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. THAI PROTESTERS TRY TO BLOCK ELECTION SIGN-UP The[Read More…]
Coal production soars at Ohio County mine
By Casey Junkins The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. – As natural gas drilling rigs populate Ohio County’s surface, some residents may not recall the Tunnel Ridge underground longwall mining system will grind out about 3 million tons of coal this year. This production estimate, provided by the[Read More…]
Italian steakhouse owner committed to legacy
By Jeremiah Shelor Exponent-Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Located just off Bridgeport Hill Road, the Wonder Bar Steakhouse sits atop a hill overlooking the Clarksburg cityscape. Since the restaurant opened in 1946, many patrons have made their way to the top of that hill to dine at the Wonder Bar,[Read More…]
Doddridge has school just for preschoolers
By Roger Adkins Exponent-Telegram WEST UNION, W.Va. — Doddridge County preschool students have room to spread the fun around now that they have an entire school to themselves. The county’s 70 to 80 preschool students now attend class at the Doddridge County Pre-K Center located at the former Smithburg Grade[Read More…]
Jim Clements graduates his last WVU class
By Alex Lang The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN — President Jim Clements said WVU’s December graduation was bittersweet. Like many of the graduates, his time in Morgantown started four years ago. Also like them, the event brought an end to his WVU career. “I think we will all find that, although[Read More…]
Fire guts historic St. Albans house
By Caitlin Cook Charleston Gazette ST. ALBANS, W.Va. –The oldest house in St. Albans caught fire Friday morning. Located at 2127 Kanawha Terrace, the house dates back to 1818. Known as Rosedale, the house was built on land purchased from George Washington’s niece, Elizabeth, who acquired the land from[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 takeaways from the past week
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares 10 things to take away from the past week. Look for in-depth stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. TARGET SECURITY BREACH AFFECTS UP TO 40 MILLION SHOPPERS A security breach at Target infuriated customers and threatened to[Read More…]
