Day: January 7, 2015 Archives


WednesdayJanuary 7, 2015

Moore’s death noted statewide

Gov. Tomblin, WVU President Gee, others react to former governor's death.

Leading Republicans remember Arch Moore

Former governor died Wednesday night.

Remembering Arch Moore

Years ago, former Governor Arch Moore used to call me occasionally to chat about politics. He would identify himself as “your friend from the northern panhandle.” I was flattered by the attention and once asked him to grade my work covering the West Virginia Legislature. There was a long pause, but he finally said, “I

Arch Moore left dynamic, controversial legacy

The former U.S. Representative and three-term governor died Wednesday night at 91.

Former governor Arch Moore dead at 91

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former three-term West Virginia governor Arch Moore, whose political career was tarnished by serving three years in prison on federal corruption charges, died Wednesday night at age 91. MORE: Politician left controversial legacy A statement released by his family said Moore’s children, including U.S Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, were by his side.

Contract details emerge for WVU’s 3 assistants and newcomer Bruce Tall

Galloway, Seider and Mitchell receive two-year extensions; no definitive word on DeForest.

Suspect arrested in Clarksburg shooting

Joel Barrett is charged with wanton endangerment and malicious wounding

Manchin wants to make pipeline bill ‘veto proof’

Senator delivers floor speech in favor of Keystone pipeline.

Frostbite possible in this kind of cold

WVU doctor says several things to watch out for.

Bridge joint breaks way on I-64 in Kanawha County

Emergency repairs required on busy stretch.

Lessons learned after text message controversy following Longview fire

Some residents received emergency texts over and over again long after incident had been brought under control.

Governor to propose borrowing $85 million from Rainy Day Fund

If so, it would be second year in a row to balance spending plan.

Weather-related accidents claim lives

Snow squalls can quickly make driving conditions hazardous.

T-Center project looks to hire administrator

Residential alcohol rehabilitation facility to be built in Charleston.

McKinley on Keystone veto threat: ‘Bring it on’

West Virginia's 1st District Congressman says there may be enough votes in the new Congress to override any veto.

Pikewood National climbs in national ranking

Golf Digest magazine has released their latest edition of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses and two West Virginia clubs are included in their exclusive list.

NWS: Cold to stay for several days

Wednesday was expected to be the coldest night of the week.

Boys basketball photo gallery: Logan vs. Brooke

A look at Logan's 75-73 win over Brooke out of Class AAA.

Will Congress and the President be different in 2015?

The New Year inevitably produces spasms of optimism; get in shape, eat smarter, quit smoking, find a better job.  Whether we follow through is another question, but at least the intent is there. The 114th Congress, with re-elected and new lawmakers, began their work yesterday with at least a modicum of buoyancy. Republicans, now in