West Virginia News
West Nile threat looms again in W.Va. county
August 28, 2008
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ A mosquito carrying the West Nile virus has been found in Kanawha County for the third time in three months.
Kanawha-Charleston Health Department officials say » Full Story
Kanawha-Charleston Health Department officials say » Full Story
W.Va. low-income kids get thousands of books
August 28, 2008
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ Children from low-income families in West Virginia are about to get acquainted with a Birkenstock-clad kangaroo named Sue.
The state Women, Infants and Children » Full Story
The state Women, Infants and Children » Full Story
Rockefeller says Obama could win W.Va.
August 28, 2008
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ Barack Obama was thrashed in West Virginia's primary, but the state's junior senator said from the Democratic National Convention that history will not repeat itself in Novemb » Full Story
Dozens of dogs get new starts following W.Va. raid
August 28, 2008
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) _ Dozens of dogs removed in a recent raid at a Parkersburg kennel have been moved out of state for evaluation and possible adoption.
The Humane Society of Parker » Full Story
The Humane Society of Parker » Full Story
W.Va.'s Rockefeller praises Obama's foreign policy
August 28, 2008
DENVER (AP) _ West Virginia's junior senator believes doubts about Barack Obama's experience in foreign affairs are deeply misguided.
U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller told delegates at the Dem » Full Story
U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller told delegates at the Dem » Full Story
W.Va. gov speaks at Dem convention
August 27, 2008.JPG)
DENVER (AP) _ West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin is encouraging politicians to follow the state's example to bridge partisan divides.Manchin spoke during prime-time on Tuesday at the D » Full Story
Fay brings heavy rains to WVa
August 27, 2008
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ Forecasters say the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay are bringing significant rains but little flooding threat to West Virginia.
The National Weather Service said » Full Story
The National Weather Service said » Full Story
New report targets W.Va.'s quest to cut drug costs
August 27, 2008
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ A four-year effort to cut West Virginia's prescription drug costs has achieved many goals but has fallen short in its key mission, with estimated savings to date at just under » Full Story
Poverty rate up slightly for Appalachia region
August 27, 2008
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ The share of Appalachians living in poverty last year increased by 114,000 to 13.3 million, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released Tuesday.
But there » Full Story
But there » Full Story
Poverty Rate Increases Slightly for Appalachia
August 27, 2008
By P.J. DICKERSCHEID
Associated Press Writer
CHARLESTON— The share of Appalachians living in poverty last year increased by 114,000 to 13.3 million, according to U.S. Census Bureau figur » Full Story
Associated Press Writer
CHARLESTON— The share of Appalachians living in poverty last year increased by 114,000 to 13.3 million, according to U.S. Census Bureau figur » Full Story