Monday, May 6 2013 2:16 PM EDT2013-05-06 18:16:40 GMT
The oil and gas industry is nothing new to West Virginia. The 9th Annual Old Fashioned Engines and Wheels Festival at the Northbend State Park in Ritchie County is proof of that.
The oil and gas industry is nothing new to West Virginia. The 9th Annual Old Fashioned Engines and Wheels Festival at the Northbend State Park in Ritchie County is proof of that.
The operator of a Barbour County coal slurry dam that hasn't been certified by an engineer in two years has until June 3 to get that done and pay the Mine Safety and Health Administration more than $13,000 in...
The operator of a Barbour County coal slurry dam that hasn't been certified by an engineer in two years has until June 3 to get that done and pay the Mine Safety and Health Administration more than $13,000 in fines.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-05-01 20:49:40 GMT
In an economy where jobs are hard to come by, thousands of Americans are sitting on unemployment or accepting low-paying jobs just to get by. But truck drivers are cashing in more than ever.
In an economy where jobs are hard to come by, thousands of Americans are sitting on unemployment or accepting low-paying jobs just to get by. But truck drivers are cashing in more than ever.
Saturday, April 27 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-04-27 23:06:40 GMT
Organizers said flushing old medications down the toilet creates a negative effect on the environment by introducing pharmaceutical compounds into waterways.
Organizers said flushing old medications down the toilet creates a negative effect on the environment by introducing pharmaceutical compounds into waterways.
Monday, February 25 2013 4:18 PM EST2013-02-25 21:18:36 GMT
Jake Trent was in a severe ATV accident more than ten years ago while he was still a student at Doddridge County High School. Jake was active in the school's student government and an avid hunter. Doctor's
Jake Trent was in a severe ATV accident more than ten years ago while he was still a student at Doddridge County High School.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 1:34 PM EST2012-12-19 18:34:43 GMT
Federal regulators said coal companies should provide hazard training to people working on coal slurry impoundments in the wake of a West Virginia man's death.
Federal regulators said coal companies should provide hazard training to people working on coal slurry impoundments in the wake of a West Virginia man's death.
Thursday, December 6 2012 5:26 PM EST2012-12-06 22:26:42 GMT
MarkWest and Antero recently announced a joint effort to get more natural gas to market. MarkWest showcased its Sherwood I Natural Gas Processing Plant in West Union on Thursday morning.
MarkWest and Antero recently announced a joint effort to get more natural gas to market. MarkWest showcased its Sherwood I Natural Gas Processing Plant in West Union on Thursday morning.
Thursday, November 29 2012 11:57 AM EST2012-11-29 16:57:15 GMT
The EPA announced Thursday of a settle with PDC Mountaineer Drilling (PDCM) in Bridgeport, W.Va., on $177,000 fine for destroying wetlands and streams near a site on Stone Pot Road in Mount Clare.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday of a settle with PDC Mountaineer Drilling (PDCM) in Bridgeport, W.Va., on $177,000 fine for destroying wetlands and streams near a site on Stone Pot Road in Mount Clare.
Friday, November 16 2012 2:07 PM EST2012-11-16 19:07:03 GMT
The 415 forested acres is protected for future generations through a partnership involving the Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The 415 forested acres, that will become a part of the Monongahela National Forest, is protected for future generations through a partnership involving the Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Monday, August 13 2012 5:02 PM EDT2012-08-13 21:02:11 GMT
Snyder Industries in Barbour County is a busy place and a noisy one too. But its decibel rating isn't dropping anytime soon--now that oil and gas companies are bringing in business.
Snyder Industries in Barbour County is a busy place and a noisy one too. But its decibel rating isn't dropping anytime soon--now that oil and gas companies are bringing in business.
Sunday, April 22 2012 8:55 PM EDT2012-04-23 00:55:26 GMT
Morgantown's South Park and Greenmont neighborhoods did their best at staying green on Sunday. In celebration of Earth Day, the neighborhoods held an Earth Day "Curb Day." Residents were encouraged to
Curb day promotes recycling of items by find a new home for unused things.
Monday, February 25 2013 4:18 PM EST2013-02-25 21:18:36 GMT
Jake Trent was in a severe ATV accident more than ten years ago while he was still a student at Doddridge County High School. Jake was active in the school's student government and an avid hunter. Doctor's
Jake Trent was in a severe ATV accident more than ten years ago while he was still a student at Doddridge County High School.
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:26 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:26:49 GMT
This is the sixth year that local sheriff's deputies, police officers, and state troopers were invited to join local firemen on Main Street as part of the "Fireman's Parade.
This is the sixth year that local sheriff's deputies, police officers, and state troopers were invited to join local firemen on Main Street as part of the "Fireman's Parade.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:58:49 GMT
Everyone gets a lead foot every so often. But a study showing that West Virginia has more fatalities from car wrecks than other areas in the United States may have drivers on Interstate 79 hitting the brakes.
Everyone gets a lead foot every so often. But a study showing that West Virginia has more fatalities from car wrecks than other areas in the United States may have drivers on Interstate 79 hitting the brakes.