BETTER LIFE: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s Nov 7, 2008
Addiction - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s. (USA Today -- Life)
Women's hoops Top 25 Nov 6, 2008
The board for the 2008-09 season: Agnus Berenato, Pittsburgh; Patricia Cage-Bibbs, North Carolina A&T; Pam Borton, Minnesota; Sandy Botham, Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Brian Boyer, Arkansas State; Lynn Bria, Stetson; Kenny Brooks, James Madison; Royce Chadwick, Marshall; Stephanie DeWolfe, St. Peter's; Dana Eikenberg, Southern Illinois; Elaine Eliott, Utah; Sharon Fanning, Mississippi State; Julie Goodenough, Charleston Southern; Sue Guevara, Central Michigan; Maryalyce Jeremiah, Cal State-Fullerton;... (USA Today -- Sports)
Can a Dead Woman Vote? Nov 5, 2008
At the conclusion of her in Charleston, W.Va. on Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton told the story of a supporter named Florence Steen, who passed away last Sunday. (Slate)
Penn State stays at No. 3 in BCS Nov 3, 2008
Mitch Vingle, who covers West Virginia for the Charleston Gazette, also voted Penn State No. 1. He ranked the Lions ahead of Alabama, which beat Arkansas State, 35-0, on Saturday. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Audio: Obama Tells Paper He Will Bankrupt Coal Industry... Nov 3, 2008
Obama Called Out for Comments About Bankrupting Coal Fired Power Plants. Primary Election Results. (The Drudge Report)
Verizon Advises West Virginians to 'Fall Back' and Dial 10 This Sunday Nov 1, 2008
Fax Machines, Computer Modems, Burglar Alarms Must Be Programmed to Dial Area Code First by End of February 2009 CHARLESTON, W.Va. Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, the change to Eastern Standard Time is also a good time to get ready for West Virginia's upcoming change to local 10-digit dialing. (PR Newswire)
Windforce to outline community fund Nov 1, 2008
Anyone interested in learning more about the topic is invited to come, said Mary Green of Ann Green Communications, a Charleston public relations firm that is coordinating the community meetings. US Windforce has been hosting monthly meetings of the Community Advisory Panel since spring, when the company began its public outreach for the wind farm. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Moreno, Smoot to joust in News Tribune 'Faceoff' Nov 1, 2008
Smoot, an instructor at Potomac State College, was born in Charleston and graduated from Ripley High School ... One of my grandmothers, the daughter of Italian immigrants, was a good old-fashioned Arch Moore-supporting, Charleston Gazette-hating Republican. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Downs and distance Oct 31, 2008
The Houston receiver crashed into a metal cart used by Marshall's band just outside the end zone in the Thundering Herd's win in Charleston, W.Va. Tuesday night. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Silver-Haired Legislators adopt 10 resolutions for Gov. Joe Manchin Oct 30, 2008
CHARLESTON In addition to bringing proposed bills to the West Virginia State House or Senate, the Silver Haired Legislators (SHL) adopted 10 resolutions and presented them to a staff member of Gov. Joe Manchin ... The resolutions were approved as written, with no amendments, and were brought to the discussion floor from senior citizens from all over the state that gathered in Charleston for the yearly meeting. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Seniors descend o Charleston Oct 30, 2008
CHARLESTON Over 100 West Virginia senior citizens recently spent three days in Charleston at a Silver Haired Legislative session with a goal to place four new bills in the hands of Gov. Joe Manchin. The Silver Haired Legislators, voted on by their peers, meet in standing committee meetings prior to the trip to the capital city, and each of the four regions could present two proposals as the first step for bill passage. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
RNC Chairman & Co-Chairman Join 'Victory 2008' Bus Tour Through OH & WV Oct 28, 2008
(Logo: ) Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Batavia, OH WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson WHAT "Victory 2008" Bus Tour Stops At Clermont County Victory Center WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. EDT WHERE: Clermont County Victory Center 197 East Main Street Batavia, OH 45103 Cincinnati, OH WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson WHAT: "Victory 2008" Bus Tour Stops At Hamilton County (Kenwood) Victory Center WHEN:... (PR Newswire)
In West Virginia, lingering doubts on Obama Oct 28, 2008
Polls give John McCain the edge, but when vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden stopped in Charleston on Oct. 24, Democratic Sen. Jay Rockefeller said his polling showed Obama a single point behind. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Obama Fights `Uphill Battle' to Wrest West Virginia From Republican Camp Oct 27, 2008
Biden, 65, was the first of the presidential and vice presidential candidates to make a major general-campaign appearance when he traveled to Charleston last week ... McCain, 72, has one, in Charleston. (Bloomberg -- US)
In Colo. swing, McCain takes swipes at Obama's tax plan Oct 25, 2008
In Charleston, Biden appealed to working-class voters on such issues as the economy and clean coal. He also reached out on patriotism, referencing recent remarks made by his Republican counterpart, Sarah Palin, for which she has already apologized. (Boston Globe)
Biden Dismisses McCain's 'Change' Claim Oct 25, 2008
"John, if you're listening, stop this malarkey about who's for clean coal," Biden told the crowd, estimated by Charleston police at between 2,500 and 3,000. Later in Virginia, Biden roused supporters in Danville and Martinsville, two neighboring factory towns that have seen thousands of blue-collar jobs lost in the past 10 years, with a pledge to create up to 51,000 jobs in Virginia over the next 10 years through Obama's plan to rebuild the nation's roads, bridges and other infrastructure. (New York Post)
Bayard surprised by STIP results Oct 25, 2008
In the early 1990s, Fred Van Kirk, from the Charleston highways office, promised a bridge to Bayard residents. We are still waiting, Durst stated. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Obama, McCain target the West's toss-up states Oct 25, 2008
gestures during a campaign rally in downtown Charleston, W.Va. Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Taps Dan Ryan Builders to Lead Construction of New Home Near Maryland and Pennsylvania Border Oct 25, 2008
Dan Ryan Builders was founded in 1990 by Daniel M. Ryan with headquarters in Frederick, MD. The firm has division offices in Martinsburg, WV, Morgantown, WV and Charleston, SC. It has been the recipient of the Builder of Integrity Award from Quality Builders Warranty Corporation for four consecutive years. Currently building in 45 communities throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and South Carolina, Dan Ryan Builders offers a wide range of homes, from townhomes to estate... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Biden: McCain Needs Halloween Costume for Change Oct 25, 2008
"John, if you're listening, stop this malarkey about who's for clean coal," Biden told the crowd, estimated by Charleston police at between 2,500 and 3,000. Later in Danville, Va. (Newsmax)
Candidates state their views at News-Trib forum Oct 24, 2008
Donna Brake Kuhn, Democrat candidate for House of Delegates in the 48th District, told the crowd she has been an educator for 35 years, and she would like to take that experience to Charleston. I promise you I will work and I will listen, she said. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Group Names WV Leader In Wind Energy Growth Oct 24, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- A trade group is crediting West Virginia as the fastest-growing state for wind energy production. (W-USA News, DC)
W.Va. ag chief running for 11th 4-year term Oct 23, 2008
He can tick off an agenda that includes expanding and promoting West Virginia-grown produce, renaming the agency to reflect its modern mission and seeking $7 million from the Legislature to build a state-of-the-art laboratory near Charleston for food and water testing. "I want to make certain the knowledge and experience that I have will be in a package that will persevere," says Douglass, who started in the Department of Agriculture in 1957 as an assistant commissioner. (Anchorage Daily News)
U.S. official stands by touch-screen voting Oct 23, 2008
Enter the city, then press Submit. Visit the to get the latest temperatures. (Globe and Mail)
Pucko: Life of Lanny Oct 22, 2008
Getting back to baseball, Frattare followed a path that led through Charleston, West Virginia, calling Charlies games in the International League, on his way to Pittsburgh in 1976 where he apprenticed under Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Prince. From Prince, Frattare inherited the spirit of his own trademark. (R News)
Raycom Affiliates List For BC Game Oct 21, 2008
RAYCOM Affiliates: Boston College at North Carolina on October 25, 2008 :: These local affiliates will carry the RAYCOM ACC Football Game of the Week, in HD where available. theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. (Tarheelblue.com)
Obama reverses slide Oct 21, 2008
Last week, three voters in Jackson County told The Charleston Gazette their electronic vote for Barack Obama kept flipping to John McCain. In both counties, Republicans are responsible for overseeing elections. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama Raises Record $150M In Sept. Oct 20, 2008
Obama running mate was scheduled to campaign in Charleston, W.Va. on Friday and the campaign has secured television advertising in the state for the next two weeks, according to ad data obtained by The Associated Press. (CBS News)
Highways retiree works to improve Route 46 Z Tower curve Oct 20, 2008
Now a private citizen, he can take the issue to another level by spearheading a lobbying campaign to pressure Charleston to fund the project ... Lusk plans to present the project to local officials prioritizing initiatives for Mineral County Day in Charleston. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Be thankful for Palin Oct 20, 2008
NC_VOTER wrote on Oct 18, 2008 4:44 AM:" I just want to thank the great State of Alaska for providing Sarah Palin. You guys have taken over the top spot the nation for corrupt politicians. Finally the West Virginians catch a break. If things go well for her (Palin) on 11/5/08 she could visit Charleston, WV (state capitol) to receive and deliver the trophy home to Alaska. West Virginia will be very pleased to pass this on. Thumbs UP to the State of Alaska for clearing Sarah and Todd of any wrong... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
South's dry spell travels north Oct 19, 2008
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (AP) -- The drought that has plagued the Deep South for more than a year is creeping northward, and officials in multiple states are restricting outdoor burning in the face of water shortages and forest fire risks from falling leaves and tinder-dry conditions ... "The problem with a drought in the fall is as the leaves start to come down, if you have continued dry weather, the fire threats go up," said Mark Pellerito, a National Weather Service meteorologist in... (CNN -- US)
Charleston hands Seton Hill its first loss Oct 19, 2008
Nationally-ranked Seton Hill suffered its first loss as DaRante Hunter led host Charleston (W.Va) to a 44-21 rout of the 18th-ranked Griffins (7-1, 4-1) yesterday in a West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game ... Charleston (6-2, 5-1) led, 27-14, at halftime. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Duffy to Wed Scott Oct 18, 2008
Corey is a full-time student at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy, West Virginia state. The couple plan a June 13, 2009, wedding in the Dominican Republic. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
W&J vs. St. Vincent and more ... Oct 18, 2008
Seton Hill (7-0, 4-0) at Charleston, W.Va ... Charleston, second in the WVIAC, is coming off a 21-7 victory against Fairmont State for its third consecutive win. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Southern drought creeping northward Oct 18, 2008
"The problem with a drought in the fall is as the leaves start to come down, if you have continued dry weather, the fire threats go up," said Mark Pellerito, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Charleston. West Virginia doesn't have the water supply concerns seen elsewhere because water tables are still within a couple inches of normal ranges due to a wet spring, Pellerito said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Wasteful Earmarks Remain Despite Cuts, Watchdog Says Oct 16, 2008
Byrd added this for Yeager Airport, located near Charleston, West Virginia. 5) $22 million for training programs in accordance with the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. (Fox News)
Sports news briefs (Today) Oct 16, 2008
Evans, head pro at Berry Hills CC in Charleston, W.Va. will receive the Chuck Scally Sr. Player of the Year trophy and the Willie McKay Trophy for low scoring average (69. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hawkeyes look for improvement Oct 15, 2008
The second season of the Lickliter era unofficially kicked off Monday with the team s annual media day, and Lickliter said he ll be preaching consistency as the inexperienced Hawkeyes prepare for their Nov. 14 opener against Charleston Southern. Inconsistent play is a hallmark of losing teams, and that plagued Iowa from November to March last season. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Vanderbilt Opponents Update Oct 15, 2008
Aug 28 Vanderbilt, L 13-34 Sep 6 at Michigan, L 6-16 Sep 13 Charleston Southern, W 38-27 Sep 20 at Cincinnati, L 20-45 Oct 4 Temple, L 10-28 Oct 11 at Northern Illinois, L 13-17 Oct 18 at Bowling Green Oct 25 Kent State Nov 4 at Buffalo Nov 11 Ball State Nov 21 at Toledo Nov 28 Ohio. South Carolina Record: 5-2. (VandyMania.com)
Groups protest W.Va. chemical piles Oct 10, 2008
In a letter circulated Wednesday, the groups called for the removal of methyl isocyanate and phosgene from the Bayer plant about 10 miles from Charleston. Neither was involved in the Aug. 28 explosion that killed one worker and seriously injured another. (Boston Globe)
Some college hoops teams off to an early start Oct 10, 2008
Illinois among those hosting Midnight Madness Friday. Check out cheerleaders from the NCAA men's basketball tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rock Hills Kiser guiding Vandy to great season Oct 10, 2008
n CHARLESTON SOUTHERN: Cori Holeman, who played her prep volleyball at Fort Mill, has helped CSU to a 12-9 overall record this season. Holeman, a 5-9 sophomore, leads the Lady Buccaneers in blocks with 38 and is second on the team in total kills with 94. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Some schools to hold early 'Madness' events Oct 10, 2008
Kentucky will hold Midnight Madness early - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Thursday October 9, 2008 7:29PM; Updated: Thursday October 9, 2008 7:29PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
WVa deals planned ICG mine a setback Oct 10, 2008
Associated Press - October 10, 2008 12:44 PM ET. (AP) - West Virginia regulators have dealt International Coal Group's plans for a major new underground mine a setback. (FOX19.com, OH)
Rice seeks dismissal of charges Oct 10, 2008
Charleston Attorney Kitty Dooley sparred with Mineral County Prosecutor Lynn Nelson in the 20-minute hearing at the Mineral County Courthouse, challenging the substance of the embezzlement charges filed against Rice in relation to a three-year, million-dollar tree removal contract, as well as an insurance claim that is the basis for the false pretenses charge. Dooley argued that the indictment upon which Rice was charged is relatively limited in scope, while statements made by the prosecutor and... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
RAYCOM Affiliates: East Carolina at Virginia on October 11, 2008 Oct 10, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Station Website (for more info). (Theacc.com)
Someschools off to early start of hoops practice Oct 10, 2008
- Kentucky, West Virginia and several other schools plan an early start on Midnight Madness by taking advantage of an NCAA practice rule. The official opening of practice for the 2008-09 season is Oct. 17, but the NCAA has allowed two hours of team workouts per week since mid-September. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Plans outlined for wind project Oct 8, 2008
With a Charleston public relations firm serving as coordinator between the company and citizens, numerous meetings have been held to outline the project and gain input on community concerns about its impact. Monday's meeting, which was followed by an open house, drew only a handful of residents and a few public officials, including Mineral County Coordinator Mike Bland, and Keyser City Councilmen Jim Endler and Ed Miller. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Deer-vehicle collisions most likely in WVa Oct 8, 2008
- For the second straight year, data gathered by State Farm Insurance shows that vehicles are most likely to collide with deer in West Virginia _ a one in 45 chance. That's up from a year ago when the odds were one in 57. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Saturday's College Football Scores Oct 6, 2008
Charleston Southern 13, Gardner-Webb 10. E. Kentucky 33, Tennessee Tech 12. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Miss. to recognize W.Va. weapons permits Oct 6, 2008
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. The Associated Press October 5, 2008. (The Clarion-Ledger)
High court term begins quietly Oct 5, 2008
Al-Marri is being held in a Navy brig in Charleston, S.C.. Judicial ethics: The case concerns West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin's decision to remain involved in a $76. (USA Today)
Football (84) Oct 3, 2008
Gardner-Webb (2-2) at Charleston Southern (1-3), 12:30 p.m.. Savannah St. (2-2) at Clark Atlanta (4-1), 12:30 p.m.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Keyser considers joining coalition Oct 3, 2008
KEYSER Representatives of the city of Keyser will meet Thursday afternoon with a Charleston attorney to consider joining a coalition of Panhandle communities that have banded together to protest state and federal sewage-treatment mandates that will require sewer plant upgrades costing millions of dollars ... Lewis said the coalition is working on multiple fronts, challenging specific permit requirements for nutrient removal, and also working in Charleston to educate lawmakers about the impact of... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Robert A. Kittle Oct 3, 2008
Before joining U.S. News Report, Kittle was the Washington bureau chief for the Charleston (W.Va. Daily Mail. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Man Charged with Assaulting Officer for Passing Gas Sep 25, 2008
South Charleston Police Department ... Jose Cruz was pulled over Monday night on Route 60 in South Charleston for driving with his headlights off ... He was subsequently arrested after failing a series of sobriety tests, according to WSAZ TV in Charleston. (Fox News)
Assault With A (Silent But Deadly) Weapon Sep 25, 2008
(09-24) 18:52 PDT South Charleston, W.Va. (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Accused of passing gas, man charged with battery Sep 25, 2008
reader54 wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:26 AM:" Something is "rotten" in SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.!!!! ". Out-of-towner wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:38 AM:" Finally, a renewable resource (methane) that could end the energy crisis. Bring on that plate of burritos, Jose... ". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Gas gets DUI suspect charged with assault Sep 25, 2008
SOUTH CHARLESTON, West Virginia (AP) -- A West Virginia man who police said passed gas and fanned it toward a patrol officer has been charged with battery on a police officer. Jose A. Cruz, 34, of Clarksburg was pulled over early Tuesday for driving without headlights, police said. (CNN -- US)
W.Va. write-in candidates include Santa Claus Sep 25, 2008
write-in candidates include Santa Claus - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (Yahoo News)
Law And Odor: Gassy Suspect Gets Extra Rap Sep 25, 2008
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va ... (South Charleston Police Department) ... Cruz was pulled over by South Charleston police Tuesday for driving without headlights. (CBS News -- US)
Feds blame tank, training in fatal W.Va. blast Sep 25, 2008
Sep 25, 11:03 AM EDT. Feds blame tank, training in fatal W.Va. (New York Post -- News)
Guilty pleas in Ohio, W.Va. broadband fraud case Sep 24, 2008
Information from: The Charleston Gazette, http://www. wvgazette. (WKRC.com, OH)
Eagles move into BSC play Sep 24, 2008
Winthrop's losses this year are to (team/conference): Wake Forest (ACC), West Virginia (Big East), Morehead State (Ohio Valley), Clemson (ACC), College of Charleston (Southern), South Carolina (SEC), North Carolina (ACC), Minnesota (Big 10) and Texas Christian (Mountain West). The rigors of the preseason have created tremendous optimism for coach Sally Polhamus and her team. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Judge allows Aracoma fire suit to continue Sep 24, 2008
Associated Press - September 24, 2008 8:24 AM ET. (AP) - A West Virginia judge has cleared the way for a wrongful death lawsuit to proceed against coal giant Massey Energy and Chief Executive Don Blankenship. (FOX19.com, OH)
