Day: June 10, 2014 Archives


TuesdayJune 10, 2014

Three-judge panel delays decision on petition to remove Nicholas County commissioners

The panel will wait until the commission's appeal of a circuit judge's decision goes through

Video of fatal fight shown in Wheeling murder trial

Two bartenders, a paramedic and the lead detective for the Wheeling Police Department were heard in court on Tuesday and surveillance video of the altercation was shown.

Oil drum explodes in Roane County

Two were injured as a result, their condition is unkown

Former Barbour County sheriff sentenced to 366 days in prison

Accused of betraying public trust, John W. Hawkins received longer-than-advised sentence for making false insurance claim on staged auto accident.

DNA sample leads to arrest in connection to 14-year-old case

Juan Manuel Pagan was arrested in Beckley after his DNA allegedly matched DNA recovered from a victim in a 2000 home invasion in Pennsylvania

Thomas off the team, Kelly joins The Herd

Coach Dan D'Antoni announced Tuesday Chris Thomas' dismissal and the additional of Miami transfer James Kelly.

Top boxers come to Charleston for Junior Olympic championships

Former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield due in Charleston Wednesday.

Judge puts hold on same-sex marriage case

Federal Judge Chuck Chambers says he'll wait on a higher court's ruling.

Man takes cash drawer in armed robbery

Foodland offering cash reward.

Elton John asked for Charleston show as part of tour launch

Hall of Fame rocker's crew preparing Charleston Civic Center for Wednesday night show.

Woman admits sending threatening letters to Gov. Tomblin

Joyce Gilley sentenced to 1-3 years in prison.

Six-week project planned for state’s busiest stretch of highway

A section of Interstate 64 at Charleston will have changes at night beginning Wednesday.

Williamson news editor says he thinks others will face charges for Mingo County corruption

Kyle Lovern said he does not think this week's sentencing of former Mingo County Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury will be the last.

Freedom tanks coming down soon; tank registration begins

Developments in aftermath of Jan. 9 chemical spill and water emergency.

Home rule expansion makes sense

West Virginia has a highly centralized government.  Local governments have historically been restricted in what they can do by state law, reducing those political bodies to limp extensions of Charleston. However, that’s now changing. In 2007, the Legislature approved a home rule pilot project.  Four cities – Bridgeport, Charleston, Huntington and Wheeling – were allowed