Day: April 1, 2014 Archives


TuesdayApril 1, 2014

Charleston attorney explains specifics of gun law challenge

Sean McGinley says legislature has muddied the waters.

Supporters of the fetal pain bill hold candlelight vigil at State Capitol

They want the vetoed bill to be taken up again in a Special Session.

Tomblin signs minimum wage hike, vows special session to fix OT concerns

Tomblin says 'unintended consequences" can be corrected before law takes effect.

Deadly accident in Summers County

Motorcyclist killed in Tuesday wreck.

Project Launchpad grounded by Tomblin

Governor vetoes bill that would have provided tax credits for high tech businesses.

Higher-Ed panel aims to stay ahead of the class

West Virginia college and university educators gather to learn more about a new five-year plan.

20,000 West Virginians sign up for Obamacare

The enrollment deadline was Monday.

Jimmy Buffett, Maroon 5 to perform at The Greenbrier Classic

The concerts are scheduled for July during the PGA TOUR FedEx Cup event.

Water protection bill now law

DHHR secretary says water protection plan requirement most important part of measure.

Bussie, Holmes earn All-America honorable mentions

AP voters recognize leading scorers on West Virginia's 30-win team.

We’re not puppets on a string

Sportsman's organizations push back at claims they responded at the behest of Jezioro on pending legislation

World Autism Awareness Day is Wednesday

A new report shows higher rates of autism spectrum disorder in kids.

WV school superintendent announces his resignation

Dr. Jim Phares will step down June 30.

WV American Water begins changing carbon filters

It was a promise made shortly after the chemical spill contaminated the company's tap water.

Report: State population to get smaller in coming years

A WVU economist says more economic developments could change the downward trend.

DOH expects more slips and slides this week

With temperatures predicted for 70-plus hillsides may give way.

Indictments in Keyser cocaine ring

13 people named in 73-count indictment.

Rosters set for North-South Basketball Classic

Rosters set for this year's North-South Basketball Classic in Charleston.

DEP investigating gas well odor

The state DEP is investigating reports of emissions from a gas well drilling site in Tyler County. DEP spokesperson Kelley Gillenwater says the DEP has been at the Jay-Bee Oil and Gas drill site near Big Run since Friday afternoon following citizen complaints about an odor. Gillenwater says emissions may have built up due to

Former Mountaineers QB Bernie Galiffa dies

Former Mountaineer quarterback from the 1970s passes away.