Day: July 27, 2015 Archives


MondayJuly 27, 2015

Ravenswood Century Aluminum plant to shut down permanently

The idled Jackson County facility will shut down effective immediately, the company announced Monday night.

Police investigate Wheeling robbery

Officers say person was robbed trying to make a deposit.

Sheetz and WV bakery to meet about pepperoni roll supplies

Less than 3 days after being notified Sheetz no longer needed their business, owners of Rogers and Mazza bakery were invited to corporate offices for a meeting Thursday.

WVU Tech and WVU Beckley appoint new provost

Dr. Nigel Clark, currently the chair of engineering at WVU, to take over provost position.

Brooke County jury shows convicted killer no mercy

Jury recommends life in prison with no parole eligibility.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Dept. identifies potential suspect in early morning robbery

The suspect broke into Dan's Kwik Shop on the Mount Hope Bypass around 4:00 am, Monday morning. He left the store with around $200 cash and several rolls of lottery tickets.

Israeli company drops Mylan buyout proposal

Teva will reportedly buy a Dublin pharmaceutical company.

W.Va. rape centers look for volunteers to help sexual assault victims

There are nine Contact 24 Rape Crisis Centers in West Virginia that need assistance.

Illinois group hosts drum corps show in Charleston

The Phantom Regiment will host the show at the University of Charleston's Laidley Field Monday evening.

Harpers Ferry may work deal with NPS for short-term help following fire

42 percent of historic town's commercial district impacted by blaze.

Missing Elkins boy found safe

Hayden Shifflett was found safe Monday morning

Golf course may become farm land

Potential buyer for Kanawha County course wants the land for his cattle operation.

Johnson’s record-breaking year propels Jefferson into 2015

Jefferson returns all-state senior receiver Christian Johnson who had seven touchdown catches in one game last year and 26 overall.

Police investigate Huntington teen’s death

Relatives between Jeffrey Wright, 16, may have been killed back on Thursday and not found until Saturday

Parkersburg police search for suspect in weekend murder

48-year-old man found dead in residence.

Authorities investigating multiple robberies in Fayette County

A robbery was reported Sunday night in Lavista, while a robbery in Mount Hope was reported early Monday morning

Column: How much clout does WVU wield on Big 12 expansion?

Allan Taylor's commentary: What's best for West Virginia might not be what's best for the conference.

Jackson County schools on board with Tomblin’s Truancy Diversion Initiative

The initiative allows specialists to work with teachers, staff and attendance officers to try to keep kids in school.

Senior VP of WV Coal Association discusses industry’s future

Hamilton believes there is still hope for coal.