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…]
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Parkersburg editor James C. Smith’s funeral visitation set for Saturday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Funeral arrangements have been announced for James C. Smith, 65, executive editor of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel, who died Wednesday at his home in Parkersburg. In Parkersburg, there will be a visitation at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 5th St. in Parkersburg on Saturday from 3-6 p.m. There[Read More…]
Chesapeake to pay $9.7 million fine
By Casey Junkins The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Facing charges of violating the federal Clean Water Act at 27 separate locations in West Virginia – including eight in Wetzel County and six in Marshall County – Chesapeake Appalachia will settle with $9.7 million worth of fines[Read More…]
Charleston Daily Mail names Life section, community engagement editor
By Brad McElhinny Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One certainty about life is that there will be change. That’s true in the newspaper’s Life section, too. Starting next week, Zack Harold of the Charleston Daily Mail staff will take over that section as the life and community engagement editor.[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Dec. 20
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHO IS UPSET OVER TARGET’S HANDLING OF DATA[Read More…]
Snowy owl makes rare W.Va. visit
By John McCoy Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has been visited by a rock star. Well, not really, but based upon the recent flurry of attention centered on one solitary snowy owl, one might think so. The big white bird, native to the Earth’s arctic regions, showed[Read More…]
Martinsburg chocolatier braced for price hike
By Erika Elaine Wells The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A local chocolatier is optimistic despite news of a chocolate shortage. Brenda Casabona, who co-owns DeFluri’s Fine Chocolates with her husband, Charlie, in Martinsburg, said there has been strong demand for chocolate in the last few years due to supply and[Read More…]
Clay County’s Ordinary Evelyn featured in People Magazine
From the Clay County Free Press: CLAY, W.Va. — Clay County’s own Ordinary Evelyn McGlothlin is featured in the Entertaining Special holiday issue of People Magazine. Nominated by Tamarack, Evelyn’s homemade apple butter is the showcased West Virginia food gift to give this holiday season. The article can be[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Dec. 19
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WILL OBAMA REIN IN NSA SPYING A White[Read More…]
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Editor Jim Smith dead at 65
PARKERSBURG – Executive Editor James C. Smith of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel has died. He was 65. His death was confirmed Wednesday morning. Further details were not immediately available. More information will be in Thursday’s edition of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel. http://tinyurl.com/lomn4g6