Day: May 31, 2017 Archives


WednesdayMay 31, 2017

Winfield remembers former football coach

Former football coach Leon McCoy died Saturday. He was 88 years old.

History on the line in Class AA baseball state tournament

Bridgeport is going for a record fourth straight baseball state championship.

DEP, 5 other bodies to receive EPA grant funding

The EPA said Wednesday the six groups will receive $1.6 million in funding to test for petroleum and hazardous substances.

Class AAA: Final Four features challengers to No. 1 Hurricane

Hurricane has been the favorite for much of the season, while St. Albans, Washington and Morgantown will try to take the spotlight.

Nicholas County man accused of threatening to kill wife, others with AK 47 rifle

Jonathan David Elswick was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment.

Latest proposal banks on millions in economic growth from road work

$214 million in revenue growth predicted for fiscal 2019.

Citizens group, industry urge lawmakers to take up drilling issues

Reaction following recent Supreme Court ruling.

Kickoff times set for East Carolina, Delaware State games

The Big 12 released TV assignments and start times for some early season football games.

Economic argument made for W.Va. roads plan

National organization says Charleston area has lost 1,200 construction-related jobs over past year.

WSJ: Investors unhappy over high executive pay at Mylan

Company chairman received $100 million in 2016, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Friends and colleagues remember Jan Vineyard

Longtime lobbyist and OMEGA leader dies from terminal illness

Slight rise in sales tax, slower rollout of income tax plan in latest proposal

Governor Justice thinks he has a plan that can gain broad support.

Suspect facing DUI charge in officer’s death

Mercer County man accused of fleeing police leading to deadly accident on Bluefield street early Tuesday morning.

Supreme Court reverses course on gas royalty payments question

West Virginia is sitting on top of vast reserves of natural gas. The advent of hydraulic fracturing means those mineral deposits are now accessible. One of the key questions associated with our still emerging natural gas boom is, “How much will the mineral royalty owners get paid for that gas?” The answer is not simple,