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Medicare changes include potential cost relief

editor editor — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:03 GMT

AgingMedicare changes include potential cost reliefSuzanne Higgins2010 02 09falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 02XXMedicareChanges.mp3170Medicare premiums have gone up in 2010 from $96.40 a month to $110.50. But since Social Security recipients are not receiving a cost of living adjustment this

WV House considers extreme measures to get anti-gay marriage amendment to the floor

editor editor — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:51:10 GMT

PoliticsLegislature TodayDelegates consider extreme measures to get anti gay marriage amendment to the House floorTom Miller2010 02 09falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0209HouseReport.mp3100A controversial constitutional amendment would guarantee a legal marriage be between a man and woman. IG5LfVf8NOQ4 3 It was

Winter storm wreaks havoc across state, emergency officials assess damage

editor editor — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:58:57 GMT

TopStoryWinter storm wreaks havoc across state, emergency officials assess damageKeri Brown2010 02 09Keri Brownfalse267Many people in West Virginia are still digging out from a powerful winter storm that left as much as 30 inches of snow in some parts of

Not on my ridgeline

editor editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:21:39 GMT

BusinessEnvironmentNot on my ridgelineJessica Y. Lilly 2010 02 05falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0208TazewellWind.MP3155Tazewell County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinacne that prevents wind farm construction on specified locations. Wind industry supporters say it's an example of how the “antiwind agenda”

Massey cited for safety violation after gaining environmental honors

editor editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:07:02 GMT

BusinessEnvironmentMassey cited for safety violation after gaining environmental honorsJessica Y. Lilly 2010 02 08falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0209EnvironmentalCoalAwards.MP3130Massey Energy was cited for safety violations at the Brushy Fork impoundment in Raleigh County. This just one week after Massey was given

WV bracing for next winter storm

editor editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:18:14 GMT

WV bracing for next winter stormCecelia Mason2010 02 08false164Eastern Panhandle Road crews have been busy round the clock after nearly 30 inches of snow fell in some parts of the area over the weekend while gearing up for another storm.

'Hallway deal' resulted in more lax oil-gas regulations

editor editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:11:23 GMT

PoliticsLegislature Today'Hallway deal' resulted in laxer oil and gas regulationsErica Peterson2010 02 08falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 0209minard.mp3220The Senate’s getting ready to pass a rules bill that would allow the DEP to make changes in the requirements for oil and gas

Thousands still without power in West Virginia

editor editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:17:01 GMT

HealthThousands still without power in West VirginiaBen Adducchio2010 02 08falseSeveral thousand West Virginians still have no power in their homes due to a recent snow storm. Allegheny Power has restored power to nearly 80,000 customers in West Virginia since Friday.

Flight aborted at Yeager Airport Monday

news 2 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:17:49 GMT

BusinessFlight aborted at Yeager Airport MondayThe Associated Press 2010 02 08falseFlights at the Yeager Airport in Charleston are being delayed after a Delta pilot aborted takeoff. Airport spokesman Brian Belcher says no one was injured inMonday's incident. Belcher said the

Huntington’s Kitchen to continue food revolution

editor editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:06:04 GMT

Huntington’s Kitchen to continue food revolutionClark Davis2010 02 08falsehttp www.wvpbmedia.com news 2010 02XXHuntingtonsKitchen.mp3150As part of a reality show featuring chef and TV star Jamie Oliver, a studio kitchen was built in Huntington last fall. Residents were invited in to learn