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MondayJune 12, 2017

State board of education to hear Nicholas County consolidation Tuesday

The proposal includes consolidating two high schools and a career center into one institution, and two middle schools into a second facility.

Body of missing Braxton County man recovered

Joe McPherson, 64, of Sutton, was reported missing June 5 by his wife.

Up for consideration: ‘Justice plan’ or ‘Armstead plan’

Conference committee plans to discuss two options.

Jenkins encourages Morrisey not to run for US Senate

Jenkins said Monday on MetroNews "Talkline" Morrisey should not run because of his obligation to serve in state office.

EPA begins soil and water testing in Fayette County

The EPA previously conducted cleanup work in 2002 to address soil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls.

Manchin, Capito introduce natural gas storage legislation

U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito introduced Monday the Capitalizing American Storage Potential Act.

Cabell County man pleads guilty after directing DOH work

Andrew Nichols, of Lesage, previously served as the manager of Dennis Corporation's West Virginia division as well as an engineering professor.

Governor Justice provides another budget update

Remarks follow meeting between Justice and Democrats.

Gas prices look to hold fairly steady for W.Va. summer driving

Industry analysts says $2.00 a gallon in W.Va. plausible by this fall.

Tuesday is Election Day for 101 municipalities in W.Va.

Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.

West Virginia Business College named in class action lawsuit

The school is out of business effective June 30.

Potential tipping points ahead on WV budget battle

Several issues could come to a head today.

Coach of the Year awards announced by state Coaches Association

Coaches to be recognized at the North-South Football Classic.

Jenkins discusses budget cuts, utilizing facilities

Jenkins spoke to federal officials last week about the impact next fiscal year's budget could have in West Virginia.

The state budget dumpster fire

The informal definition of a dumpster fire is “a chaotic or disastrously mishandled situation.”  With that in mind, consider the ongoing debate at the State Capitol to develop a budget for the next fiscal year. The budget, as well as revenue bills and possible cuts associated with it, have been on the table for over

McKinley says it’s time to move on

Congressman says last week's testimony from James Comey is latest effort in deliberate attempt to distract from Trump's agenda, and it's working.