Day: November 1, 2016 Archives


TuesdayNovember 1, 2016

Lumber plant fire still burning in Braxton County

The fire started Tuesday morning at the Weyerhaeuser Lumber Plant in Heaters.

Justice hosts roundtable discussion with state workers, retirees in Charleston

State employees discuss concerns with PEIA costs one week before Election Day.

Walmart in McDowell County has been sold

KIMBALL, W.Va. — The Walmart in McDowell County, which closed earlier this year, has been sold. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports the McDowell County Clerk’s Office said the store in Kimball was sold in September for $175,000, according to a specialty warranty deed on file. Walmart announced in January the closure of more than 250

Consumer advocate to fight water company surcharge request

2-day hearing begins Wednesday before the state Public Service Commission.

WVAJ presents car to Kanawha County woman for community service work

Shayla Leftridge, of Institute, sold her car to cover expenses for a community unity event in Charleston this September.

State police charge inmate in cellmate’s death

Charges filed Tuesday after early-October death.

Holgorsen: 9 sacks in 2 games not sign of pass-protection ‘catastrophe’

Injury updates on Rushel Shell and Xavier Pegues, assistant calls WVU a "damn good football team," and Wickline zings DeForest in advance of Saturday's reunion.

WVSSAC High School Football Playoff Ratings: Week 11

Official high school football ratings from the WVSSAC.

Kanawha commission takes steps to force mall bridge rebuild

Property owner put on notice, legal counsel retained.

Lead plaintiff “satisfied” with settlements in spill case

Those affected will see direct payments from West Virginia American Water Company under terms of that company's settlement agreement.

Additional testing for candy filled with foreign substance in Harrison County

One child was hospitalized after suffering a burning sensation when the powder touched skin.

Helmick defends potato project

Helmick contends the state's venture into potatoes and green beans is a demonstration to give incentive to private sector to come on board.

Can a new governor balance the season and the session?

Democratic nominee Jim Justice says he'll still coach basketball if he's elected governor.

Cole touts economic plan on MetroNews “Talkline,” more regulatory reforms are part of it

The Republican gubernatorial candidate's economic plan includes shifting economic development efforts from Department of Commerce to new public-private organization.

The Lunch: Jayhawks winless on road since 2009

Tuesday's Gold & Blue Lunch Report focus on that long Kansas losing streak.

The Blitz Podcast: Week 11

Garrett Cullen and Fred Persinger recap Week 10 of the high school football season and setup matchups for Week 11.

WV Supreme Court says drunk driving is illegal on private property

You may like to drink a few cold beers and ride around on your ATV on your property, but just know that according to state Supreme Court, you are still subject to the state’s drunk driving laws. In a decision released last week, the high court ruled 4-1 that the state Division of Motor Vehicles