Day: December 6, 2016 Archives


TuesdayDecember 6, 2016

Arrest made in Nicholas County murder case

Terry Hughes, 44, was arrested Tuesday.

Justice names transition policy committee chairs

Committees will share ideas with the Governor-Elect.

Miners Protection Act pulled from continuing resolution bill

Congress says the bill only has four months of funding for retired coal miners and their families.

Chattanooga hands Herd second straight loss, 96-85

Jon Elmore nearly had a triple-double but it wasn't enough to lead Marshall past its former Southern Conference rival.

West Virginia welcomes holiday season during Joyful Night celebration

Governor and First Lady light Christmas tree at the state Capitol.

Mountaineers aim to keep their edge after momentous upset

No. 15 West Virginia begins five-game stretch against midmajors by hosting Western Carolina on Wednesday night in Charleston.

Lawmakers told without action 2018 budget deficit “north of $400 million”

Revenue Secretary Bob Kiss says the question of further cuts and raising revenues remain.

Natural gas to be more readily available in Eastern Panhandle

Mountaineer Gas to install 45 miles of gas line in the Eastern Panhandle.

Lawmakers ask where AG is on asphalt class action suit

Transportation lawyer says Attorney General is involved behind the scenes.

Recount completed; Facemire survives

Two-term senator holds on to seat by 94 votes.

History of USS West Virginia recounted for 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

The USS West Virginia was the only active ship to be present when Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor and also at the surrender that brought an end to World War II.

Legislators want assurances DOH is cracking down on fraud

'It's an embarrassment to the agency,' Mattox says.

Buck numbers near DNR prediction

Hunters killed 45,871 bucks during the recent two week buck hunting season in West Virginia.

Charleston restaurant icon Joe Fazio dead at 94

Fazio was a legend in Charleston and his restaurant became a landmark in the Capital City.

Courtesy Patrol contract with Citizens Conservation Corps again in jeopardy

Lawmakers could take up a proposal in the New Year that would leave the future of the roadside assistance program up to the governor and state transportation secretary.

Where should WVU players rate on Big 12 awards list?

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report gives its take on Rasul Douglas and Dana Holgorsen

Second look: Gallery of Martinsburg’s championship win

Another look at Martinsburg's 49-7 Class AAA state championship win over Spring Valley.

Driver charged with DUI with death after Lewis County crash

Erin K. Marshall-Heater, 35, of Jane Lew, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Charleston police recover thousands in stolen items, man in custody

Arrest following pursuit leads to discovery.