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Day: April 7, 2016 Archives


ThursdayApril 7, 2016

In wake of Blankenship sentence, Manchin pushes for legal reform

U.S. Senator says that yearlong federal prison sentence for former coal boss is too lenient. Pushes for reform through Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2015.

Former Rainelle recorder ordered to pay $2,000 fine as part of reprimand issued by state Ethics Commission

The commission found Danny Milam, the former Rainelle recorder, violated the Ethics Act.

MSHA preliminary data says 2015 was safest year in mining history

Number of mining deaths and injuries at an all time low.

Supreme Court: Morgantown can’t ban truck traffic on Route 7 downtown

A Kanawha County Circuit Court judge ruled the same way in January 2015. Morgantown council appealed that decision to the State Supreme Court.

Saint Albans fire claims life

State Fire Marshal's Office investigating.

Becoming an outdoors WOMAN

Upcoming weekend aims to allow women to learn about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits without pressure or intimidation.

Spruce Knob Lake, one unique fishery

A West Virginia treasure features topography and unique conditions unlike any other water in the state.

3 fraternity chapters at WVU suspended in one week

Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu and Delta Tau Delta members are prohibited from holding activities.

The Lunch takes a final waltz Haggard-style

Thursday's Gold & Blue Lunch Report celebrates an outlaw-turned-troubador.

Ambulance wrecks on wet roads on Interstate 79

The ambulance was not carrying patients at the time of the crash.

Senate, House leaders weigh budget cut scenarios

Senate finance chair says further pain can't be avoided.

Kanawha County GOP to host Lincoln Day fundraising dinner

The event will be Friday night at the Charleston Civic Center.

After football run, East Hardy with lofty baseball aspirations

East Hardy has positioned itself as one of the early season favorites in Class A.

Charleston attorney predicts Blankenship verdict will be overturned

Ed Rebrook served time in federal prison in the 1990s.

Milestone for Huntington’s Lily’s Place: 100 babies admitted

The site is a first of its kind residential pediatric recovery center for babies born addicted to drugs.

Probation officers try to stop payday change

Legal challenge filed with state Supreme Court.

Sheriff recovering after a pickup truck falls on him

Lincoln Co. Sheriff Ken Farley expected to make a full recovery after a mishap while working on his pickup truck.

Drug arrest in Putnam County

Deputies catch Charleston man with drugs and cash in Putnam County

Man killed in Kanawha County hit and run

Deadly collision occurred Wednesday night.