Day: July 17, 2015 Archives


FridayJuly 17, 2015

Senators push for reopening of Greenbrier CBOC

Capito, Manchin and Jenkins say clinic was vital for veterans to seek treatment.

McDowell County corrections officer charged with embezzlement

Jesse Cantrell, 42, allegedly embezzled over $1,000 from corrections center.

Gov. Tomblin orders flags to half-staff Sunday in honor of Holt

Former West Virginia Secretary of State was WV's first woman to hold a statewide office.

Fairmont man arrested, accused of sexual assault

He'd been on the run since July 10.

Jefferson delegate says he’ll run for senate next year

Del. Paul Espinosa will go for open seat.

Prosecutor expects indictment in Taylor County child neglect case

Parents could face up to 21 years in prison if convicted on each felony charge.

Rock slide cleared; Birch River Road reopens

5,000 tons of rock removed.

Big Creek High building damaged in McDowell County fire

Former school had been scheduled for demolition.

Charleston man leads police on chase in stolen vehicle through Clarksburg

Tevin Williams is charged with Fleeing with Reckless Indifference and Receiving/Transferring Stolen Property

Boy Scouts to honor veterans at Summit Bechtel Saturday

All-day event scheduled in Fayette County.

Man accused of robbing Harrison County gas station arrested

Christopher Roof is charged with robbery after allegedly holding up the Rich Oil Gas Station on Monday

Silver Alert issued for missing Harrison County man

Larry Marra was last seen driving in Lumberport Monday

Is versatile Smallwood the Big 12’s top pass-catching RB?

The countdown continues: Allan Taylor reveals the 10 Most Pivotal Mountaineers for 2015.

Obama administration delivers another blow to coal

The coal industry has been trending toward low ebb for several years now.  Depressed prices, slow growth in global consumption, significantly increased competition from natural gas and a hostile regulatory environment have combined to put West Virginia’s leading industry on its heels. The country’s energy portfolio has shifted dramatically.  A report by SNL Energy, using data

Kessler sounds off on “wrong-headed” prevailing wage debate

Kessler said if the Republican majority were serious about finding a true prevailing wage, they'd have extended the law to allow WorkForce West Virginia the time to complete their surveys.