Day: February 17, 2014 Archives


MondayFebruary 17, 2014

Kanawha schools will continue to use bottled water

System releases statement after Grandview closing.

Mayor Jones calls for Charleston’s own water testing program

He'll ask city council for funding Tuesday night.

Drilling waste could go to landfills

Bill to expand landfills for such material is moving through the House of Delegates.

Abortion ban bill moving in House

It could next go to the House floor.

Prescription-only bill before senate Tuesday for approval vote

Some senators say requiring a doctor's okay the right step to keep drugs from meth-makers.

Wheeling Park heading into final stretch without Saseen

Wheeling Park head coach Michael Jebbia talks about his team moving forward without senior Luke Saseen.

House passes bill to allow conceal carry guns in capitol complex parking lots

House members say many unknowingly violating current law.

Boone deputies release more information on chase, death

Autopsy says hypothermia contributed to man's drowning.

Wood County school principal dies suddenly

Students and staff are dealing with the loss with the help of grief counselors.

Attorney for accused price gouger questions AG’s motives

Attorney Tom Peyton said a Hurricane convenience store owner will fight allegations he drove up water prices the day after the water emergency.

State employees rally at capitol for better pay, benefits

President's Day holiday used for annual rally.

A budget balancing act

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Roman Prezioso says the state needs more money, either through new revenues or additional cuts.

State Trooper saves life but says he’s no hero

Training and gut instinct took over.

Herd rallies to top Charlotte 59-56

Marshall trailed by 11 early but battled back for its third league win.

Remembering Miss Knott

I have benefited from many excellent teachers in my life.  Each one left me a little better than the first day I walked into their classrooms. One of the more influential of those instructors died last week.  Sue Knott was 74, but I remember her as a young, spirited and controversial teacher during my senior

County pay bill advances in Charleston

Bill would increase pay in counties able to afford to give elected leaders a raise.