Handle with Care child trauma program expanding
By Erin Beck A third-grade girl who was a victim of emotional abuse and a witness to domestic violence told her counselor that on the previous night, her stepfather "yelled at mommy that it was my...
View ArticleFestivALL Fall events: Oct. 25, 2015
HARVEST GIFT BOUTIQUE OF FINE ART AND FINE CRAFT: 11 a.m. Arts and crafts. Charleston Woman's Club, 1600 Virginia St. E.SUNRISE ACARRIAGE TRAIL LEAF WALK: 1 to 4 p.m. Local theater companies and...
View ArticleMarshall's first transgender homecoming candidate promotes equality, acceptance
By Samuel Speciale Alone, drunk and filled with despair, Ashley Prichard let go and the rope tightened around his neck.It wasn't the first time Prichard had attempted suicide, but as the noose...
View ArticleCrowds attend resurrected Book Festival
By Daniel Desrochers The West Virginia Book Festival is back from the dead. "Hallelujah," said Sharon Mullins, of Pinch. The festival, returning after a three-year hiatus, wrapped up at the Charleston...
View ArticleUnited Way's Capitol Club campaign continues
Your donation to the United Way of Central West Virginia funds 29 partner agencies that change lives! Here is one of many success stories. A single grandmother visited The Salvation Army looking for...
View ArticleThings to do: Oct. 25, 2015
Music"MOUNTAIN STAGE" POST-JAM: 10 p.m. Cover $7. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St. Call 304-345-3914 or visit www.emptyglass.com.Stage/theater"THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW": 2 p.m. Adults $15,...
View ArticleBurwell talks opioids, health coverage in exclusive interview
By Lydia Nuzum U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Matthews Burwell visited West Virginia twice last week to talk about both the trials and triumphs of the state in combating its poor...
View ArticleDespite recusal, Morrisey issued instructions on drug firm lawsuit, email...
By Eric Eyre West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey gave "specific instructions" for his office's lawsuits against drug giant Cardinal Health and other pain pill wholesalers, while Cardinal...
View ArticleContinued cuts could cost senior services across the state
By Lydia Nuzum MARLINTON - It was lunch time at the center, and Charlie McCarty busied himself with the job of waiter, placing school-style trays of food - grilled cheese and chili, sliced peaches and...
View ArticleAlliance organizes downtown pedestrian study
By Rachel Molenda A consultant has been taking notes and taking count of foot traffic on the sidewalks of downtown Charleston.Peter Bruce, a consultant at Pedestrian Studies, was in town over the...
View ArticleConspiracy charge 'potent weapon' for Blankenship prosecutors
By Ken Ward Jr. As federal prosecutors prepare this week to wrap up presentation of their case against Don Blankenship, they maintain a powerful tool over the former Massey Energy CEO: A conspiracy...
View ArticleCharleston family's moment with Obama brings support
By David Gutman Jessie Grubb, battling heroin addiction at a rehab facility in Michigan, turned on her computer last week and queued up a live video.Her addiction wasn't a secret; close friends and...
View ArticleGOP voters view Trump as most electable
By By Steve Peoples and Emily Swanson The Associated Press WASHINGTON - Republican voters view Donald Trump as their strongest general election candidate, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll...
View ArticleFire reported at Home Depot in Teays Valley
By Staff reports A small fire was contained at the Home Depot in Teays Valley overnight, according to a Putnam County dispatcher.The dispatcher said the fire was contained by the sprinklers in the...
View ArticleHealth officials expect flu shots to be more effective
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) - Marion County health officials expect flu vaccines to be much more effective this year compared to a year ago.Janet Crigler, the infection preventionist at Fairmont Regional...
View ArticleConcord seeks state's OK to offer bachelor's music degree
ATHENS, W.Va. (AP) - Concord University is seeking the state's approval to offer a bachelor of arts in music degree.Concord officials say the proposed degree is a response to student demand.The...
View ArticleUnion secures funding for $2.5 million water project
UNION, W.Va. (AP) - The town of Union has secured funding for a water project that will extend service to one of Monroe County's largest private employers.The funding package includes an $826,400...
View ArticleAntero plans wastewater treatment plant in Doddridge County
WEST UNION, W.Va. (AP) - Antero plans to build a plant in Doddridge County that will treat wastewater from natural gas drilling.Vice president of finance and administration Al Schopp says construction...
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