Rick Steelhammer: Saluting a time when big cheeses at the White House were...
By Rick Steelhammer I feel obligated to make a havarti attempt to whey in on last Wednesday's "Big Block of Cheese Day" at the White House, during which Obama staffers were grilled via Twitter on...
View ArticleWV Internet providers targeted over slow speeds
By Eric Eyre State lawmakers are targeting telecommunications companies in West Virginia that advertise "high-speed" Internet service but don't deliver anything of the sort to customers.Members of the...
View ArticleNon-drug options for chronic pain are growing
By By Taylor Stuck The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - A whopping 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, and to manage that pain long-term, 5 million to 8 million use prescription...
View ArticleAfter slow start, West Virginia ski resorts aim to catch up
By The Associated Press HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia's five downhill ski resorts are banking on a big holiday weekend in hopes of making up for a mild start to the winter season.With...
View ArticleBulletin Board: Jan. 18, 2016
Rubberifics club The Rubberifics will host an activity BYOE - Bring Your Own Embellishments from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 839 Chestnut St., South...
View ArticleMLK Unity Breakfast to announce winners at 'Oscars of Academics'
By Douglas Imbrogno The MLK Unity Breakfast: "The Oscars of Academics," takes place starting 8 a.m. Monday at Moose Lodge No. 1444, 2805 Kanawha Blvd. E. Tickets are $25 or $200 per table and the...
View ArticleSmall earthquake rattles West Virginia, Virginia, more
By The Associated Press HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. (AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake rumbled near the state lines of West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia.The survey said the tremblor...
View ArticleWest Virginia trooper involved in deadly shooting
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. - For the second time since Friday, a West Virginia State Police trooper has used deadly force against a suspect.The latest occurred early Sunday when state police say a trooper...
View ArticleKanawha County recycling agency almost out of money
By Daniel Desrochers Next month, the Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority will officially be out of money. James Young, the executive director, has even been filling up jugs of water at home, then...
View ArticleFirst WV Bike Summit aims to make state more biker-friendly
By Elaina Sauber In hopes of grabbing the attention of state legislators, a Charleston-based nonprofit is hosting the first West Virginia Bike Summit next week. The two-day event will be held at the...
View ArticleGroup to no longer cut rates for court-appointed attorneys
By Kate White The head of West Virginia's Public Defender Services last week rescinded the "emergency guidelines" set to take effect today, which would have cut the amount attorneys taking...
View ArticleTobacco tax supporters say 45 cents isn't enough
By Lydia Nuzum Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin unveiled a proposal that would raise the tobacco tax by 45 cents during his State of the State address last week, but public officials on both sides of the issue...
View ArticleRaleigh deputies investigate armed robbery
By Staff reports SOPHIA -- An armed robber got away with cash at a Raleigh County convenience store early Sunday morning, according to the local sheriff's office.The incident happened around 3 a.m. at...
View ArticleSharp exchanges in final Democratic Debate before voting begins
By By Lisa Lerer and Nancy Benac The Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. - Turning up the temperature, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tangled repeatedly in Sunday's presidential debate over who's...
View ArticleInnerviews: National Guard chief grateful for gifts of his past
By Sandy Wells He was just an ordinary kid from Knollwood. But here he is, sitting behind the desk in his spacious office, top dog at the West Virginia National Guard.That's Maj. Gen. James A. Hoyer,...
View ArticleAds offering student loan relief scamming borrowers
By Samuel Speciale Advertisements on social media websites enticing college students with loan forgiveness services are more than likely a scam, say higher education and consumer protection...
View ArticleCo-working space offers options for professionals
By Elaina Sauber He's spent a good chunk of his life in coffee shops, but Joe Solomon realized that the city's cafes aren't always conducive to those seeking a work space outside, well, their...
View ArticleWVU, Marshall team up to offer history lessons to all
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - Marshall University and West Virginia University are teaming up to bring state history to the masses.The two universities are offering free online access to publications on...
View ArticleConfederate flag's removal turns King Day into celebration
By By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated PressCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Civic leaders, activists, artists and others are celebrating, marching and paying homage Monday to Martin Luther King Jr., marking the 30th...
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