Month: December 2014 Archives


WednesdayDecember 31, 2014

Man arrested after allegedly attacking his mother

Police say argument was over dogs.

New state fire marshal takes oath

Ken Tyree honored in 2 ceremonies.

WVU extends offer to purchase Mountain State University

Land grant institution wants presence in Beckley.

Tomblin names biologist Fala to head DNR

Logan County resident replaces the retiring Frank Jezioro.

The Stampede with Dave Wilson, Dec. 31 2014

Dave runs down the top 5 most impactful moments of the 2014 football season as the year winds down.

Many tanks won’t be inspected by Jan. 1 deadline

DEP hoping for better compliance with new state law.

Almost a year after chemical spill, WVAWC still defending water quality

A mailing, detailing the steps taken since the Jan. 9 Freedom Industries chemical spill, recently went out to the company's customers.

AEP explains why $550 million purchase won’t cost customers

PSC approves Wheeling Power purchasing half of Mitchell Plant.

Minimum wage hike to take effect Jan. 1; new employment rules are on hold

The emergency rules from the Division of Labor were pulled last week.

WV taxes: Progress, but still a ways to go

Here’s another reason to celebrate the New Year. The final portion of West Virginia’s regressive Business Franchise Tax is coming off the books. The state Legislature began phasing out that tax, as well as reducing the state’s Corporate Net Income Tax, in 2011.  Over the last five years the franchise tax has been reduced from

TuesdayDecember 30, 2014

Salem Town Council votes to remove town manager after public hearing

Despite public support, council voted 4-3 to remove Joe Davis from his position

Governor Tomblin announces the elimination of the Business Franchise Tax

The tax will no longer be in effect, beginning Jan. 1

PSC approves partial transfer of Mitchell Power Plant to Wheeling Power

THe $550 million transaction will give 50 percent control of the AEP facility to the subsidary

Mercer man to face murder charges following death of estranged wife

Michael Neel scheduled to appear in court next week.

Watch: Huggins reviews West Virginia’s lopsided win

The Mountaineers rolled to an 82-51 victory over Virginia Tech.

Mountaineers rout Hokies 82-51 to cap nonleague slate

Juwan Staten and No. 17 West Virginia buried Virginia Tech 82-51 on Tuesday.

Woman arrested after son found walking alone along I-79 in Lewis County

Faith Rucker kicker her 11-year-old out of the car after an argument

Autopsy scheduled for accident victim found dead in Cheat River

State Police have identified the man found dead Sunday morning in the Cheat River near Rowlesburg. Stephen Paul Maslen, 61, of Upperco, Md. was found Sunday when emergency crews responded to the scene of a single vehicle accident on Seven Islands Road, just off of U.S. Route 50. “There was a pick up truck that

Flu widespread in West Virginia; health officials expect rough season

Christmas Week spike throws up red flag for coming weeks.