Rainelle News

With the clarity that comes from a diverse ministry that spans four decades, the Rev.

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2008 ; 06:04 PM Updated Wednesday, June 11, 2008 ; 04:09 PM An organization is trying to get people to know more about the course.

Monica "Little Sis" Harvey is well known for giving out a hug or two to veterans, but add them all up and she says its more like "13,000" hugs.

In 1988, when West Virginia Turnpike officials refused to allow about 50 motorcyclists to prepay their tolls and ride through the gates all at once - the bikers didn't want to snarl traffic - they had no idea ...

Fourth-grader Melissa Irvin penned these words to describe how she feels when the town of Rainelle turns into "rolling thunder" each year.

“I don't believe that about her not being able to win, and I hope that Mr. Clinton will give us an explanation about it.”

About 200 people gathered at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds Thursday to hear former President Bill Clinton stump for his wife Hillary and list the reasons she should be the next Democratic nominee for ... via Register-herald.com

“It was a very good resolution to the case because the young victims did not have to testify. I brought the mother and the victims back to my office and told them it was their decision and they all agreed that the plea agreement was for the best.”

Just minutes before going to trial, a Rainelle man accused of child sex crimes accepted a plea offer by prosecutors Tuesday and pleaded guilty to abusing three youngsters ages 6 to 11. via Register-herald.com

Send us your storm damage photos and videos! Severe thunderstorms felled trees and knocked out power to several thousand residents as they rumbled across West Virginia this evening. via WKEE-FM Huntington

Posted Friday, March 14, 2008 ; 05:33 PM Updated Friday, March 14, 2008 ; 05:51 PM Ronald McDonald was at the school to get an early start on April Fool's day. via WVNS-TV Ghent

“Although some improvement in bond interest rates is expected by our target closing date in May, Citigroup believes that we must boost our capital account by at least $25 million to achieve an acceptable bond debt repayment ratio”

A Western Co-Generation official pleaded for public support Tuesday night in asking Sen. via Register-herald.com

Thumbs up ... to Mountain State University's Cougar Culinarians, who are seeking donations of toiletries such as baby wipes, soap, razors, sunscreen and laundry detergent, as well as magazines, books and ... via Register-herald.com

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”

Children at Blackshere Elementary will soon be published authors. Children's-book authors Martin and Delia Wach visited the school Thursday to help the third-grade classes begin the process of writing a book. via The Times West Virginian

Posted Thursday, January 17, 2008 ; 10:46 PM Updated Thursday, January 17, 2008 ; 10:53 PM Deputies say she suffered serious injuries. via The State Journal

“The safety of our students will continue to be our top priority”

The Greenbrier County Board of Education has hired George Brooks II as its new transportation supervisor. via Register-herald.com

“That was my first real exposure. I was absolutely fascinated. That's what provoked my interest in politics. Mrs. Brand certainly sowed the seeds in me of interest in our system of government and our Constitution.”

His eyesight may not have allowed him to pursue one of his early career dreams, but there's no denying that U.S. District Judge Thomas E. Johnston has perspective. via Register-herald.com

Ralph E. Foster, 84, of Harrisville died Dec. 10, 2007, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. via Parkersburg News, The/Sentinel

“DOE's share of project costs would be paid back over a 20-year period following the one-year demonstration period based on a repayment agreement negotiated between DOE and WGC”

DOE will put forward $107 million for the joint venture -- located in Rainelle, West Virginia -- with the Western Greenbrier Co-Generation Project. via Platts

“Someone will be carrying him lettuce a long time after I'm gone”

Tigger, an African lynx with cataracts, was up for auction. Saddled with other imperfections, such as malnourishment, Tigger had no real monetary value in the exotic animal market. via Charleston Daily Mail

“Anything could have eaten that”

Using a video camera and raw chicken, state officials hope to learn whether the king of the jungle is prowling the woods of West Virginia. via Slam Sports

“For the sake of the public's safety, we need to confirm this”

Animal control officials say cameras will be installed on a tract of land in north-central Greenbrier County to document a hunter's claims that a free-roaming African lion has made a home near Cold Knob. via The Times West Virginian