Day: June 22, 2017 Archives


ThursdayJune 22, 2017

UMWA vows to step up safety outreach following ninth mining death

UMWA International president Cecil Roberts adds it will require employers, government agencies and workers to prevent deaths from happening.

PSC raising cellphone 911 fees

The commission announced the fee change Thursday, which will increase from $3 to $3.34.

Reactions range following US Senate health care bill announcement

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says she is reviewing the proposal, while Sen. Joe Manchin will not support the bill.

Justice signs “unbelievable” roads bill into law

DMV fees, other increases go into effect July 1.

Cabell Midland’s Duncan with football pledge to Marshall

Cabell Midland running back Isaiah Duncan this week committed to Marshall's 2018 recruiting class.

Flood ceremony brings together Justice, Carmichael, Armstead

Appointments announced to Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding.

Spring Valley’s Nester includes Alabama, Ohio State, WVU in top 5

Virginia Tech and Florida also listed in the offensive lineman's top five college choices.

FEMA releases figures on year long recovery in W.Va.

FEMA reports service to nearly 5,000 West Virginia flood victims in the past year since the flood

What the new WV budget does and doesn’t do

Governor Justice calls the budget 'a travesty.'

Events planned in White Sulphur Springs to mark flood anniversary

Friday is the one year anniversary of the flood.

Glenville State opts against tuition raise following higher education cuts

Dr. Tracy Pellett announced Thursday morning from The Waco Center in Glenville a symbolic tuition decrease of one dollar.

Big 12 top 50 rankings: Sooners boast touchdown machine at tight end

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report countdown is at the halfway point as we list the league's most elite players.

Cindy promises heavy rain and floods but no repeat of 2016

Rain expected to come in heavy bands Thursday night into Sunday morning---but cold front will push it out of the state by Saturday evening.

Former Greenbrier County sheriff: ‘Warrior spirit’ led recovery from 2016 flood

Remembrance events are scheduled for Friday in Rainelle, White Sulphur Springs and other Greenbrier County communities.

Increased police presence to be at topless women’s march in Charleston

Organizers agreed to move the event time on Saturday after mayor's request.

Gee: With state budget numbers finalized BOG will act on WVU budget soon

WVU president sends out letter to university community.

Tiny border community’s flood stories differ based on Fayette-Nicholas line

Just over the bridge, things were a little quieter in Nicholas County's Belva.

Documentary focused on what’s after coal premieres Sunday

After debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival, "From The Ashes" will air on National Geographic Channel.

Joe Fryz, former WVU basketball player, succumbs to ALS

A former teammate of John Calipari and then Bob Huggins, Fryz had battled ALS since 2014.