Day: January 5, 2017 Archives


ThursdayJanuary 5, 2017

Testimony begins for PSC investigation of WVAWC’s response to 2014 chemical spill

Fred Stottlemeyer was the only person to testify before the state Public Service Commission Thursday.

Wheeling Jesuit president announces resignation

The university says Rev. James Fleming resigned Tuesday.

Tickets on sale for Justice’s Inaugural Ball

Tickets are $75 for the event on Jan. 16.

Jim Justice and Mitch Carmichael trade shots over state budget, already

Estimated $400 million budget hole is impending.

AG files lawsuit against Raleigh County pharmacy

According to the lawsuit, Crab Orchard Pharmacy provided customers with millions of prescription painkillers.

Walmart Foundation presents $55,500 grant to Our Babies: Safe and Sound program

First Lady hosts final event for the program she introduced in 2011.

Fired Supreme Court administrator “puzzled” by High Court’s move

Steve Canterbury says decision was political "pure and simple."

Parkersburg South No. 1 in first release of girls Power Index

Parkersburg South is the top rated team in the first edition of the girls basketball power index, presented by AARP.

WVU, FSU will meet in Kickoff Classic in 2020

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU Mountaineer football team will open the 2020 season against national powerhouse Florida State in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game in Atlanta. WVU Athletic Director Shane Lyons announced the game Thursday, along with three other games, rounding out the non-conference schedule through 2021. It will mark the second time the Mountaineers will

Mountaineers finalize 2020 opener against Florida State

The Chick-Fil-A matchup is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Elderly woman injured after vehicle struck by Charleston police cruiser

Police chief says officer was responding to priority call but was exceeding speed limit without lights and siren on.

Memorial for those killed in store explosion delayed

Organizers say legal hurdles have finally been cleared and construction on marker can begin, but won't be done by Jan. 30.

‘There’s no one magic fix,” congressman says of ACA future

Providers represented by West Virginia Hospital Association are among the many that find themselves in a time of uncertainty with ACA repeal and replace pending on Capitol Hill.

W.Va. deals with first snow of 2017

Two weather systems are impacting the state, but the bigger one is tracking further south

Fayette County correctional officer charged with possessing child pornography

Investigators do not believe Basham had unsupervised contact with any of the juvenile detainees housed at the facility.

Jim Justice names new Secretary of Veterans Assistance

Davis is a veteran of the U.S. Army and currently serves as a member of the Honor Guard at the Donald C. Kinnard Veterans Cemetery.

W.Va. Transportation Secretary Mattox is latest Tomblin higher-up to depart

Mattox says he will take job in private sector.

Embattled Roane County Sheriff needs to resign

Roane County has a real mess on its hands. Last November, Roane County voters elected Bo Williams Sheriff.  Williams had previously served as a member of the Spencer Police Department. However, shortly after the election Williams went on leave when it was learned that State Police were investigating reports of drugs stolen from the police