Bass Extended Forecast For The Weekend
Wednesday night partly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Thursday partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower and mid 40s. Friday partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s and highs in the mid 50s. Saturday partly cloudy with lows in the lower 30s and highs in the mid 50s. Stream conditions numbers for Bluestone, Summersville, and R D Bailey lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluestone Lake
Summersville Lake
R.D. Bailey
State auditor launches confidential complaint process
The state auditor plans a complaints service under Senate Bill 399 to help residents and staff report wrongdoing while preserving confidentiality. Forms must be signed, names kept private if allowed. a legal opinion is sought on FOIA applicability and possible legislative changes. Diane Frost will oversee the program. call 888 368 9507 or visit fraudwv auditor com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gations
State Ethics Commission
Senate
Gainer
Attorney General’s Office
Diane Frost
Auditor’s Office
Fraudwvauditor.com
Sandstone commissioners suspend employee over explicit letter
In a Monday executive session lasting about two and a half hours, Sandstone commissioners voted 3-0 to suspend Bobby Cox, a courthouse maintenance worker, with pay pending investigation into a sexually graphic letter sent to a female courthouse employee. Prosecutor Mike Turner and Assistant Prosecutor Jennifer Dent discussed the case with the panel. Turner noted possible involvement by another employee and the commission will decide further action after reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Cox
Courthouse
Tenance
Commission
Cox
Mike Turner
Jennifer Dent
Turner
Sug
Lonnie Mullins
Dent
Vant
Mullins
Ginseng Gatherers Face Tough Search For Tiny Roots
Diggers describe the hard work of sourcing ginseng with many plants needed for a pound. They warn against sun drying, ovens, and rapid methods. Birds, squirrels, and snakes deter foragers as the plant matures slowly, sometimes a decade. Hunters remain hopeful prices rise next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Dishner
Union Endorses Candidates in West Virginia General Election
West Virginia State Employees Union AFSCME Council 77 Parkways Local 3229 endorses candidates for the general election. For House District 27 the local backs Sally Susman, Virginia Mahan, and Randolph McGraw. The State Supreme Court endorsement goes to Warren McGraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia State Employees Unionn
Afscme Council 77 Parkways
House of Representatives
Sally Susman
Virginia Mahan
Randolph McGraw
State Supreme Court
Warren McGraw
Madeline Weakens as It Approaches Mexico Coast
Tropical Storm Madeline dwindled to 40 mph and moved along Mexico's western Pacific, while Hurricane Lester moved out to sea with 90 mph winds. Madeline threatened heavy rains and a hurricane warning covered a 240 mile stretch from San Blas to El Dorado. Mazatlan ordered its 500 ship shrimp fleet to remain in harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazatlan
Mexico
Madeline
Pacific
Lester
Hur
Miami
Los Mochis
Baja California Peninsula
San Blas
el Dorado
Mexico City
Legislature urged to fund school ventilation techs and air standards
WV officials and educators call for a new job classification for ventilation technicians and higher salaries to compete with private firms. They suggest regional hiring to share costs, science based indoor air regulations, and differing standards for older versus new schools. Tom Lang backs uniform standards for all schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willliams
Nicians
Williams
Curtis
Tom Lang
West Virginia Education Association
Fayette County Schools Seek Public Input Meetings
Fayette County school administrators will hold three public input meetings around the county to shape a 10 year facilities plan. Sessions at Valley High Oak Hill High and Midland Trail High begin at 6 30 p m each on November 9 12 and 19 respectively with questionnaires for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fayetteville
Larry Coleman
Coleman
Valley High
Oak Hill High
Midland Trail High
Ings
Amy Linkswiler
Fayette County Reading Council
Fayette County Health Department
Smithers Center
Gauley Bridge Center
Ansted Center
Meadow Bridge Center
Oak Hill
HUD grants total over 1 million for Southern West Virginia
U S senators Nick Rahall and Robert Byrd announce HUD has awarded more than 1 million dollars to southern West Virginia for five improvement projects. Mount Hope Housing Authority receives 94500 for lighting flooring and on site upgrades while Raleigh County Housing Authority gets 200716 for air conditioner storm doors and water heaters maintenance. The awards will help keep housing safe and affordable for families and upgrade management of communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Nick Rahall
Robert C. Byrd
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
West Virginia
Mount Hope
Raleigh County Housing Authority
Beckley
Rahall
Mary Damron Promotes Operation Christmas Child in Beckley
Mary Damron of Wyoming County inspires West Virginians to join Operation Christmas Child. She shares stories tonight at 7 at First Baptist Church Beckley 422 Neville Street inviting participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Damron
Wyoming County
Fall Festival at Clear Fork School Saturday evening
Clear Fork District Elementary will host a Fall Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. with a haunted house, cake walk, games and a concession stand. Everett Lilly and Clear Creek Crossing perform. Admission is 2 adults, 1 for students, under 5 free. proceeds go to the elementary PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Fork
Clear Fork District Elevent
Everett Lilly
Clear Creek Crossing
Grace Book Store Participates in Bibles for Prisoners
Grace Book Store joins the nationwide Bibles for Prisoners ministry, inviting customers to donate unused or old Bibles through Christmas. Donors receive a $5 discount coupon toward a new Bible from participating publishers, with donations distributed to local chaplains and prison ministries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Book Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Weather
AccuWeather
AccuWeather, Inc
Texas
West Texas
New Mexico
West
Great Lakes
New England
Bass
Wee Wee Atte Eeee
Iain
Lewis
Automotive Group
Airbacc
Oldsmobile
One Plaza Center
Beckley, WV
Lewisautogp.com
Union
Park
Health Department
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!