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Day: June 29, 2015 Archives


MondayJune 29, 2015

WVAWC: Expect about a 24-hour repair for latest main break

Utility says less customers are impacted and they're better prepared for outage this time.

Man arrested for kidnapping at Princeton hospital

Police say man threatened nurse and forced truck driver to bring him to a cemetery.

Bradshaw brings W.Va. flavor to Greenbrier qualifying, solves playoff

The seven-time state Open champion finally earned a Greenbrier Classic invitation.

New rules at Stonewall Jackson make for odd tournament twists

Normal mindset must change to fit new restrictions on bass at Stonewall Jackson for those fishing bass tournaments

Charleston homeless shelters to receive toiletries from hotel employees, community members

An Ohio based non-profit organization partnered with the Charleston Marriott Town Center to provide such items.

Wide-ranging reaction to SCOTUS mercury ruling

High Court says EPA just seek more impact information.

Teens getting hands-on lesson in firefighting

Lambert said throughout the state and the nation, volunteer fire departments are struggling to staff themselves. This is perhaps the foremost reason why the camp exists.

W.Va. man dies in Pennsylvania coal mine

Investigation underway following Sunday death.

Supreme Court strikes down pollution rule; coal industry applauds action

Justices say "cost of compliance" must be considered when making clean air rules.

Kanawha County Commission to intervene in water rate hike case

The state Public Service Commission granted the commission's request on Friday.

Prevailing wage repeal may have to be revisited, says original bill sponsor

Sen. Craig Blair (R-Berkeley, 15) argued the current way WorkForce West Virginia is calculating the wage is not what lawmakers intended.

Third anniversary of Derecho

The most destructive storm in the history of Appalachian Power history left more than 1.5 million without power for days.

Marriage equality

Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry and I support and applaud that decision.  You can read the majority opinion to see how Justice Anthony Kennedy arrived at his conclusion.  Here’s how I reached mine. As a younger man, I was dismissive toward gays and

State Police make changes to cover Nicholas County

Changes already made in preparation for deputy layoffs amid county budget cuts.

State Superintendent says having test results earlier will be beneficial

Martirano says having test results in August will be the earliest ever in West Virginia.

West Virginia First Lady to move into role full-time

Joanne Tomblin will retire this week from West Virginia Southern Community and Technical College.

Republican senator: no quick fixes for state’s roads

The chief concern for the Republican senator is money. He doesn't want to begin adding new revenues until he's certain that any inefficient spending has subsided.