Day: April 6, 2016 Archives


WednesdayApril 6, 2016

Mulch fire damages Mercer County daycare

The fire caused damage to the playground area of Imagination Station Daycare and Learning Center in Green Valley.

TechConnect West Virginia hosts innovation forum at BridgeValley

“Growing Innovation in the Mountain State" seminar discussed how to grow tech-based businesses in the Mountain State.

Yeager board denies buyout request for Executive Air lease

Request would have gotten rid of Yeager's control over general aviation and would have extended the lease to 2035.

After Grier picks West Virginia, question becomes when he’ll return in 2017

COMMENTARY MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Will Grier, whose 6-0 start as Florida’s quarterback in 2015 stalled amid a one-year suspension for using a performance-enhancing substance, plans to enroll at West Virginia in May. Under NCAA transfer rules, the former Parade national player of the year must sit out the 2016 season and will have two years to play beyond that. Of

What they are saying about Blankenship sentence

Comments made from those in West Virginia and beyond.

Blankenship gets maximum sentence; maintains he’s not guilty of a crime

The former Massey Energy CEO was sentenced Wednesday to one year in prison, one year on supervised released and a $250,000 fine for conspiring to violate mine safety laws at the Upper Big Branch Mine.

Manchin will do more research into Merrick Garland

Senator holds hour-long meeting with Supreme Court nominee.

EPA recommends Clarksburg site be added to National Priorities List

It is believed that those practices could pose public health and environmental risks.

Murray Energy chief holds fundraising event for Cruz

The Texas senator and Republican presidential candidate will be attending a fundraiser held by Bob Murray of Murray Energy.

Hot coffee blamed for Allman tour bus crash

Sheriff says driver got choked on his coffee and lost control sending bus out of control on I-77

Dam removal project altered in Harrison County after nearby road damaged

Equipment will move from the Highland Dam to the Two Lick Dam while DOT experts evaluate the road

Ex-Houston standout Carrier will coach WVU receivers

Reunited with Holgorsen, the 28-year-old Carrier will be entering his first full-time coaching job.

Orlosky caves to NFL evaluators: ‘They know a little bit better than I do’

Gold & Blue Lunch Report: West Virginia's center didn't agree with one technical assessment but admitted "They're the experts and they're the ones that pay you a million dollars to play."

Three indicted in major social security scam

Reporter who first uncovered $600 Million disability scheme says feds were able to connect the dots.

Charleston workers “Lace Up and Go” for AHA’s National Walking Day campaign

Employees walk around Appalachian Power Park field Wednesday to improve health.

Blankenship sentenced to 1 year in prison

Former Massey Energy boss tells judge he committed no crimes.

3 dead after Tuesday crashes in Lewis, Randolph counties

A man is dead after a single-vehicle accident in Lewis County, while two died after a head-on collision in Randolph County

Third suspect involved with Harrison County murder has trial continued

Kelsi Riddle will now stand trial beginning the week of August 22, the same as one of her codefendants

Bus with Gregg Allman show crashes on I-77

Three members of the singer's support staff treated and released after crash. Allman not on board.

Feds indict former Huntington SSDI judge and ‘Mr. Social Security’

Five years ago, the Wall Street Journal published a story with the headline, “Disability-claim Judge Has Trouble Saying ‘No.’” It was a disturbing tale of how Social Security Disability Insurance claims Judge David “D.B.” Daugherty of Huntington granted appeals for benefits at an unprecedented rate. The Journal reported that during one stretch, the generous judge