Day: June 9, 2016 Archives


ThursdayJune 9, 2016

Lacy Neff tribute: ‘He will never really leave us’

Hundreds paid their respects in Fairmont to the five-time Marconi winner whose warmth made him a popular figure across West Virginia.

Senate could move on revised budget Saturday; House still not sold on it

The new budget year in West Virginia begins three weeks from Friday.

State DEP, Alpha Natural Resources reach agreement

The $300 million-plus agreement aims to pave the way for the bonding and reclaiming of all Alpha’s legacy liability sites in West Virginia, as well as Alpha’s continuing operations in the state.

WVU’s Cooke claims State Amateur crown by 8 strokes

Firing a 3-under final round 67, Alan Cooke earned an exemption into the PGA's Greenbrier Classic next month.

Reconnecting McDowell begins demolition work in Welch to build new apartment building for teachers

The new facility will include retail space and 30 apartment units with 1-2 bedrooms.

Superintendent: Boone County Schools still needs $2.1 million from state

John Hudson says district must have funding to finish fiscal year as lawmakers return to Charleston this weekend.

Mooney says PROP Act would help curb drug addiction

The bill would reduce access to narcotic pain medication for hospital patients who don't need it.

Seeds of Resistance hoping to stop construction of Atlantic Coastal Pipeline and Mountain Valley Pipeline

They intend to use every legal recourse at their means to help dissenting West Virginia residents.

Gee addresses state budget delay with WVU community

The university president said, "Will continue to plan with contingencies if we have to do that."

Man may be lost inside Upper Big Branch mine

Missing man last seen inside sealed mine on Tuesday.

Cracker update

Plans to fully capitalize on the motherlode of natural gas in our region are moving ahead in fits and starts. Just this week, Royal Dutch Shell subsidiary Shell Chemical Appalachia announced it “has taken the final investment decision to build a major petrochemical complex.”  The “cracker” plant site is in southwestern Pennsylvania, just a few

Class AA high school baseball all-state teams

The 2016 Class AA high school baseball all-state team, as voted on by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

Sissonville’s Landis captain of Class AA baseball all-state

Sissonville shortstop/pitcher Josh Landis chosen first-team captain of the Class AA all-state team by the W.Va. Sports Writers Association.