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Straight ticket voting questioned

editor editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:59:48 GMT

TopStoryPoliticsStraight ticket voting questionedJohn Hingsbergen & Associated Press2010 09 01WV Secretary of State Natalie Tennanttruehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0901Voting.mp337Some West Virginia county officials are questioning whether voters should be allowed to cast straight ticket votes in November for both a

Appalachian corridors tie region to nation

editor editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:01:09 GMT

Appalachian corridors tie region to nationCecelia Mason2010 09 02false294Many folks will travel through Appalachia this holiday weekend on four lane roads planned in the 1960’s that were meant to open the region to the world.When the Appalachian Development Highway System

WV soldiers played key role in developing new Iraq mission

news 2 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:59:08 GMT

WarWV soldiers played key role in developing Iraq advise and assist missionChip Hitchcock2010 09 02An Iraqi policeman interviews "mock" crime scene witness, Staff Sgt. Eric Armstrong.Chip HitchcockfalseWV PBS filmmaker Chip Hitchcock continues his series with West Virginia National Guard soldiers

Sales tax holiday to save on energy efficient appliances

editor editor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:05:07 GMT

PoliticsSales tax holiday helps consumers save on energy efficient appliancesErica Peterson2010 09 01falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0901taxSPOT.mp348For the third year a row, West Virginia is offering a sales tax holiday on Energy Star products. This tax break is estimated to

Judge rules against Patriot in selenium pollution case

editor editor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:00:05 GMT

EnvironmentJudge rules against Patriot in selenium pollution caseErica Peterson2010 09 01falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0901patriotSPOT.mp342A federal judge issued a ruling Tuesday against Patriot Coal for selenium violations. The company must install equipment to clean up pollution at two mines in

Holliday opens first season at Marshall

editor editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:30:22 GMT

Holliday opens first season at MarshallClark Davis2010 09 02falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0902Herd.mp3165As Marshall University prepares for its football opener tonight on the road at Ohio State, it does so with a new “Doc” in town. John “Doc” Holliday is

I-68 provides a link to the East

editor editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:02:30 GMT

BusinessI 68 provides a link to the EastBen Adducchio2010 09 01falsewww.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0901Road.mp3215Interstate 68 connects Morgantown to points East. This road was designed for economic development and it has improved transportation to and from the north central region of

WV troops visit Iraqi police HQ to offer help

editor editor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:30:04 GMT

WarWV troops visit Iraqi police headquarters to offer helpChip Hitchcock2010 09 01falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0901Iraq2.mp3309It's a new day in Iraq with the launch of Operation New Dawn. All American troops that are not Special Forces or who are not

WV Seafood distributors feel impact of oil spill

editor editor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:30:18 GMT

TopStoryBusinessWV Seafood distributors feel impact of oil spillKeri Brown2010 09 01Joe Coleman, owner of Coleman's Fish Market in Wheeling changed his shrimp supplier after the Gulf oil spill, but said he's now back with his original seafood supplier. Keri Brownfalse199The

Study shows new moms do sleep but not well

editor editor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:30:04 GMT

HealthStudy shows news moms do sleep but not wellEmily Corio2010 09 01falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0901Sleep.mp3120A West Virginia University study that recruited new moms from the Morgantown area reveals new mothers sleep more than expected but their quality of sleep