Day: July 12, 2016 Archives


TuesdayJuly 12, 2016

Walker Machinery layoffs put 78 West Virginians out of work

The layoffs include employees across nine Walker Machinery locations in West Virginia, including one in the eastern Kanawha County town of Belle.

Huntington couple in custody in connection with 3-year-old child’s death

Police say Mariya Jones, 22, the child's mother, and her boyfriend Aaron Miles, 31, will be charged with child abuse resulting in death.

Kanawha circuit judge denies motion to dismiss charges against former minor leaguer

Jimmy Gardner, a former Charleston Wheelers player, was previously granted a new trial earlier this year after spending 26 years in state prison for rape and robbery.

Clendenin business owners attend SBA meeting looking for help

U.S. Small Business Administration can help in some cases, but requires taking out a loan.

The tragic story of drug informant Branda Basham

Drug-related murder still haunts parents 2 years later.

Miners look for new hope at job fair

WV Radio Corporation of Charleston and 30-plus employers talk with those looking for work.

Putnam prosecutor has strong feelings on claims of law enforcement racism

Mark Sorsaia calls claims of racial bias by law enforcement insulting and a politically motivated lie

Kanawha Library Board committed to Clendenin community

No final decision yet on what to do about existing building.

Housing options of ‘last resort’ in at least 2 flood counties will be FEMA mobile homes

As of now, there is no timeline for mobile home installations or indications of specific locations.

Clay-Battelle determined to bounce back after playoff miss

Clay-Battelle looks to get back into the high school football postseason following a 5-5 campaign in 2015.

B+ grade for West Virginia in study of pain treatment policies

Advocates for cancer patients and others say any opioid prescription reforms cannot ignore legitimate drug users.

Randolph County man dies in Corridor H accident

The accident occurred shortly before midnight on Friday, July 8.

Country singer’s son drowns in Tennessee

Jerry Greer, 19, son of singer Craig Morgan was due to walk-on to Marshall's football program.

Remembering The Dean

The Dean is gone. Legendary West Virginia sportswriter Mickey Furfari has passed away.  He was 92. Domenick  “Mickey” Furfari’s career in journalism started like many men of his generation—a stint in the Army during World War II, followed by college and career.  At WVU, he shared sports editor responsibilities at The Daily Athenaeum with Jack