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Day: December 8, 2014 Archives


MondayDecember 8, 2014

Former Freedom Industries president faces federal charges

The allegations against Gary Southern include bankruptcy fraud, making a false oath and wire fraud.

Delaware native convicted of drug trafficking charges in Harrison County

Antonio DeJesus faces up to 20 years in prison

Community holds candlelight vigil for youngest victim of I-77 crash

Tajh Claiborne was described as a funny kid who loved to read

Mercer County bank robber sentenced to prison

Terry Copley will spend 25 years in jail

State fire marshal announces he will step down from role

Anthony Carrico has accepted a position at the Division of Corrections

Governor designates Computer Science Education Week

The hope is that more people will learn the importance and benefit of computers and technology in the classroom

State GOP laying out priorities for upcoming session

Among other things, Republican lawmakers will look to repeal what they call the "cap and trade bill"

Capital High celebrates football title, but acknowledges grief

Celebration of state championship is tempered with the remembrance of South Charleston family killed on the way to Wheeling for the game.

Forum aims to prevent Ferguson in Charleston

Charleston PD and black clergy want to be proactive and forge relationship which would prevent conflict

GOP leaders predict open line between Washington and Charleston

Leaders meet together at state capitol.

Three Champions Crowned in Wet, Windy & Cold Weather!

The 2014 Super Six High School Football Championships came to a close Saturday night, December 6th and looking back on the event one has to say “job well done” by the Wheeling Super Six Committee.  This year marked the 21st year this great event has been held on Wheeling Island and I have been fortunate

New Senate Finance Committee chair prepares for session

Senator Mike Hall was named to the position on Monday

Trooper describes crash that killed 5 on I-77

Heroes at the scene tried to help victims.

WARN notices expire; 750 miners to keep working

Alpha Natural Resources says cost-cutting and increased sales have paid off at 8 operations in southern West Virginia.

PEIA remains a bargain for state employees, despite cost increases

West Virginia’s Public Employee Insurance Agency has decided to increase many of the copays and deductibles for approximately 200,000 people covered by the plan.  The increases go into effect July 1, 2015. Here are some of the changes: Copays for doctor visits will rise by $5 to $20.  The out-of-pocket cost for a visit to

Mountaineers roll after Huggins goes ‘Rockne’ at halftime

West Virginia turns three-point halftime lead into 67-42 victory at Northern Kentucky.

NAPA Auto Parts Gold & Blue Now: Friday, Dec. 12

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In this edition of the NAPA Auto Parts Gold and Blue Now, Dana Holgorsen gives us an update of his team heading into the bowl game.

Economic freedom report puts West Virginia near bottom of national list

The state sits at No. 45 after a study that looked at size of government, tax levels and labor market regulations.