Day: July 1, 2016 Archives


FridayJuly 1, 2016

Stock rising for Wheeling Park quarterback Wilkinson

Wheeling Park junior quarterback Cross Wilkinson looks at his current recruiting interest and offers.

Martirano sends letter issuing ultimatum to Boone County School Board

State Superintendent of Schools tells school board to submit a "fiscally sufficient" budget to avoid repercussions.

WVBA holds ‘Rebuild West Virginia’ telethon for flood victims

Two of the Mountain State's most famous natives, country singer Brad Paisley and actress Jennifer Garner were part of the show.

Help arriving for victims in Clay County

Supplies and help pour in from all over to tiny Clay County.

Murray Energy issues WARN notices to over 4,000 employees

The company is anticipating a large workforce reduction come September. Which mines would be affected by the layoffs was not released.

Names of Kanawha County flooding victims released Friday evening

A total of 6 people died in the Clendenin area.

Jackson, Lincoln counties added to disaster declaration

12 counties now covered following devastating June 23 flooding.

West Virginians still sorting through remaining rubble in post-flood world

"It's just my home," she said. "Now it's practically gone."

Fireworks – What’s legal and what isn’t

Firefighters say new laws allow "bigger" fireworks and safety is a concern.

Mobile vet clinic providing wellness checks for pets affected by flood

The American Humane Association has provided a truck for services with the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association in Clendenin.

Mooney defends decision to go through with Middle East trip

Congressman said he was in touch with the flooding in his district.

Medical team from Marshall University working in Rainelle this weekend

They're providing a bit of a break to those at the Rainelle Medical Center who've been working since storms lead to historic flooding in Greenbrier County.

‘There’s a lot more in the floodwaters than just sediment,’ warns DEP official

Evaluations of wastewater treatment facilities in flooded areas continued Friday.

Flood waters destroyed or damaged over 5,500 homes, businesses

FEMA distributing millions to those who have lost the most.

Former Huntington star Mayo ‘dismissed, disqualified’ from NBA

O.J. Mayo dismissed and disqualified from the NBA for violating the league’s anti-drug program.

Yeager board hopes to resolve property claims soon following hillside collapse

The airport's Resolution Committee voted Friday to allow an outside attorney to negotiate a partial settlement withe Triad Engineering.

Flood road costs climbing; agencies represented at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers expanding

The response to the June flood continued to ramp up heading into the July 4th holiday weekend.

Historic flooding won’t stop State Fair of West Virginia

The Fair will go on as scheduled this August in Greenbrier County.