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Month: March 2016 Archives


ThursdayMarch 31, 2016

Mountaineer Gas files to expand service in Eastern Panhandle

A 57-mile project to extend service in Berkeley, Morgan and Jefferson counties is pending the approval of the state PSC.

Inmate released from state prison after 25 years to appear in court

A Kanawha County judge is expected to set bond Friday for Jimmie Garner, 49, who was convicted of burglary, robbery and sexual assault in 1989.

Trump’s remarks on abortion punishment concern pro-life groups

National Right to Life Committee Political Director and WV native Karen Cross says Trump's comments "stunned" her.

Harrison County Commission will not participate in legal action attempting to stop dam removal

The chance of county money being lost to reimburse the work already done was what weighed most in the decision

Kessler, Goodwin say they’ll debate more if Justice agrees to it

As of now, the Democratic gubernatorial candidates will be on the same stage at the same time only once before the May primary election during an April 16th event in Charleston.

Deputies investigate fatal crash in Kanawha County

Victim may have suffered heart attack.

Fairmont stabbing suspect in custody

Mauricio Yepez had been wanted in connection to the incident that happened at around 1:20 a.m. along Virginia Avenue.

Wrong-way driver’s father says son must live with consequences

Vernon Sheward urges prayer for all involved in crash that killed four members of Ohio family.

Greater Beckley Christian emerges as new baseball contender in Class A

Greater Beckley Christian has high expectations in just its third year as a program.

St. Joseph’s Hospital celebrates 95 years in Upshur County

Sister Lowis said that they continue to approach healthcare holistically, taking care of body, mind, and spirit.

On Probation vs. Under Investigation

This weekend will mark the best and worst of college athletics. The NCAA Final Four is one of the premiere athletic events in the country, capping the March Madness run that draws millions of viewers and makes even casual fans committed bracketologists. Yet the thought of North Carolina and Syracuse playing each other in one

WednesdayMarch 30, 2016

Canisius wraps up 2-game sweep over punchless Mountaineers

WVU managed only three hits in a 9-0 loss Wednesday.

Tomblin signs 13 bills into law Wednesday ahead of April 1 deadline

Governor has until Friday to sign bills passed during legislative session.

PEIA board tries to bring ‘certainty’ to budget impasse

$120 million in health insurance reductions re-approved.

Boone County man convicted in deadly meth crash case

A jury found Frank Gene Thompson, 40, guilty in the 2014 wreck near Danville.

Procter and Gamble unveils products for Martinsburg facility

The new facility, which will employ at least 700 people, will make popular products such as Old Spice soaps and Pantene hair products.

Yeager waiting on court ruling with insurers before slope cleanup can begin

A court hearing is scheduled for Apr. 13 in Kanawha County Circuit Court.

Final source water protection meeting in Fayetteville Wednesday evening

Direct customers aren't the only one's impacted if drinking water is unsafe.

Several near misses on Turnpike before fatal wrong-way crash

New York family swerves to miss pickup truck moments before crash killed four others.

Accused WVU building hopper waives preliminary hearing

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The man WVU police arrested after they said he had been sneaking in and out of campus buildings illegally since at least November was in court Wednesday. Dong Xu, 38, was charged with felony entering without breaking following his March 20 arrest. Police said Xu was storing small items stolen from campus offices