Day: April 7, 2014 Archives


MondayApril 7, 2014

Teddy Stewart approved as Poca’s new football coach

Putnam County Board of Education OK's Hurricane assistant to replace Bob Lemley.

Justice Benjamin goes to the White House

He'll be part of a Tuesday forum focused on legal access for low income people.

Parents charged with neglect in 4-year-old’s shooting

Deputies say girl accidentally shot by older brother while parents were sleeping.

Bradley says Mountaineers’ D-line development ‘on schedule’

With two starters to replace, West Virginia is seeking at least a six-man rotation up front.

Man pleads guilty to charges connected with deputy’s death

Jared Green convicted in a Monongalia County courtroom.

West Virginia detective joins Captain America on big screen

Jeremy Burns is part of the latest Marvel movie.

3 hikers found in Coopers Rock State Forest

Search-and-rescue crews found hikers from Kentucky group after 11 hours.

State fights to fully fund black lung program

Nearly $600,000 cut from annual black lung funding.

‘It’s going to be quite ugly,’ says political writer of Rahall-Jenkins race

CNN reported Rahall almost opted out of the race, but Rahall spokesperson says he's 'committed to running for reelection.'

Rocks continue to roll in Mountain State

Crews on scene at McDowell County highway closure, where another large rock hangs on the hillside.

Golden anchors Catholic after 2013 breakthrough Class A baseball title

Charleston Catholic baseball coach Bill Mehle talks with Garrett Cullen about his Class A defending state champion team.

Water survey underway in counties impacted by chemical spill

A volunteer could be stopping at your home.

Charleston to consider race fee to cover costs

Mayor Jones says tough financial times for city.

The graying of West Virginia

West Virginia is getting older, and that’s yet another discouraging piece of news for a state that faces myriad challenges. A report by the WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research projects that West Virginia will be on a sustained population decline though 2030, losing nearly 20,000 residents. The primary driver of the projected decline

West Virginia electric bills 6th lowest in the country

WV customers pay half of what those in New York shell out each year.