Day: March 23, 2015 Archives


MondayMarch 23, 2015

Police hunt alleged killer who fled mental hospital

30-year-old accused murderer Rocco Jesse Zuccaro is on the loose after escaping from Lewis County mental facility.

Clean power plan could result in less coal use; higher electric rates charged

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito hosts field hearing in Beckley.

Freedom Industries admits to wrongdoing

U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin says company did a poor job at tank farm site.

DOH releases YouTube safety video after crash

The WV DOH released a safety video on YouTube after a crash last week that interrupted pothole repair

Kanawha County Board of Ed begins annual superintendent review

Dr. Ron Duerring could receive a pay increase, pending the approval of his next contract.

2015 Class A high school girls basketball all-state teams

The 2015 Class A girls basketball all-state teams, as selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

Parkersburg group calling for Newell’s removal and charter change

A citizen meeting was scheduled for Monday night.

Patriot temporarily idles 2 Kanawha County mining operations

Large stockpiles noted at Samples and Winchester mines.

FERC to hold 2 public hearings on pipeline project in WV

The first will be held at Elkins High School on Monday, the second will be Tuesday at Bridgeport High School

Kessler says he’s “not going to be afraid to be a Democrat” in possible gov run

The Senate Minority Leader says he's exploring his options ahead of the 2016 gubernatorial race.

NAPA Auto Parts Gold & Blue Now: Monday, March 23

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In this edition of the NAPA Auto Parts Gold and Blue Now, Bob Huggins and Juwan Staten claim WVU’s style of play led to the Sweet 16.

Tennessee woman killed in wrong-way crash on Turnpike

State Police say driver headed in wrong direction may be wanted in Pennsylvania.

Miles laughs off Wells’ whoofing, enjoys beating home-state Terps

NCAA notebook: Staten happy to win his "worst game of the season" and Carter's defense belie shooting slump.

Turgeon unsure Trimble would have made difference in final minutes

Lack of point guard depth surfaces after freshman's second-half injury.

West Virginia keeps hearing it plays ugly, yet Huggins contends ‘it’s beautiful’

After ousting Maryland, Huggins says: "I love the fact that we can not make shots and still win."

EPA bill raises questions for future requirements of Clean Power Plan

State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says there is a fear there could be a worse plan that could make things tougher on the state.

Sweet surrender: Terps ‘crack’ under waves of Mountaineers’ pressure

Allan Taylor's column: West Virginia chafed and harassed Maryland right out of the NCAA tournament, 69-59.

Governor Tomblin demonstrates political courage on gun bill

Governor Tomblin demonstrated a significant amount of political courage last Friday when he vetoed SB 347. The bill would have eliminated a state requirement for a person who wanted to carry a concealed gun to obtain a permit and complete a training course. Tomblin said he was siding with police departments across the state who believe

State superintendent ready to hash out Common Core

Dr. Michael Martirano vowed to help explain and repair any problems with Common Core and says he's ready to start the process.

Session ends with few solutions to guard pay

Secretary says issues are deeper than even pay as they struggle for a solution