Day: July 8, 2015 Archives


WednesdayJuly 8, 2015

Ohio man wanted; last seen driving on I-79

Man wanted for drugs and weapons charges, considered armed and dangerous.

Teays Valley Walmart permit decision expected Thursday night

After delaying decision at last month's meeting, Putnam County BZA expects to decide on special use permit.

Federal judge approves $2.5 million set aside for Freedom cleanup

Deal reached between Freedom and the state DEP.

Department of Education unveils standards feedback website

West Virginia Academic Spotlight will aim to provide an avenue for feedback on Next Generation standards.

Senator’s son pleads guilty to drug charge

Sen. Jeff Kessler says it's a day of mixed emotions.

Social media posts lead to identity of suspected poachers

Grim photos and social media bragging lead to poaching investigation in West Virginia and Ohio

Putnam man free after second DUI in a day

Prosecutors say courts could do little to prevent repeat offense which left a teenager hurt.

Lockdown lifted at South Charleston hospital after ER threat

Police called in after patient received threat.

Dunkin’ Donuts to open 5 restaurants in West Virginia

Locations will be in Charleston, Beckley.

State BOE to consider expanded practices

Plan would allow for coaches to have expanded practice time during the off season.

“Our Vote, Our Future” advocating for policy to help working families

The nonprofit, nonpartisan group takes the task of informing voters right to their door

Herd’s Selby on Rimington Watch List

Michael Selby will anchor the offensive line this season, replacing iron-man Chris Jasperse.

Capito marks 6 months in Senate

Republican says voice 'more focused' in upper chamber.

Justice cash payouts to Greenbrier Classic spectators debated on “Talkline”

Views of cash handouts from Democratic gubernatorial candidate for holes-in-one vary by party.

Cabell man says deer weren’t living with him

Ona resident says the deer would come and go as they please.

Harrison County man arrested on child pornography charges

Lance Lee Withrow claims the roughly 90 files were accidentally downloaded while downloading music files

Leave wildlife in the wild

Keeping wildlife as a pet never seems to work out well.

Clay-Battelle, Hockenberry look to build off of 2014 semifinal run

Clay-Battelle enters 2015 behind quarterback Jarret Hockenberry after its best season in school history.

DNR charges man for housing deer as pets

Two bucks were set free after reportedly living in Cabell County mobile home for up to two years.

Tomblin administration and GOP leaders clash on prevailing wage calculation

The acrimony between Republican legislative leaders and the Tomblin administration over prevailing wage has reached a new level. Senate President Bill Cole and House Speaker Tim Armstead used a rarely-invoked authority to issue a subpoena Tuesday to Tomblin’s WorkForce West Virginia division, calling on the agency to turn over all documents related to the agency’s