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Day: August 21, 2017 Archives


MondayAugust 21, 2017

Kanawha County dentist pleads guilty for falsely billing Medicaid

Antoine Skaff, of Charleston, admitted to fraudulently billing for dental procedures he did not actually perform for more than five years.

Father of former Steubenville High football player convicted of rape shoots judge

Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Jane Hanlin says authorities do not see a connection between the shooting at the 2013 case.

DHHR announces treatment beds will be funded with drug company settlements

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources also plans to evaluate where the greatest need for drug treatment services is and utilize an application process to allow private groups to build necessary facilities.

Division of Highways contractor, former employee sentenced in work scheme

Mark Rudolph Whitt was sentenced to three years probation for wire fraud and ordered to pay $250,000, and James Travis Miller was sentenced to three years probation for laundering money.

Highland board approves sale to Tennessee group

Meridian Behavioral Health Systems, of Brentwood, Tennessee, would take control over Highland Hospital's companies.

HS football scrimmage gallery: Wayne vs. Logan

A look at the Cardinal Conference Grid-O-Rama scrimmage between Logan and Wayne.

HS football scrimmage gallery: Chapmanville vs. Mingo Central

A look at the Cardinal Conference Grid-O-Rama scrimmage between Chapmanville and Class AA defending state champion Mingo Central.

Flood lessons: Hoyer, Gianato call for swift water rescue team, disaster reserve corps

Legislature's Flood Prevention and Recovery Committee holds first meeting.

Manchin aide Puccio recently cut a longstanding tie to troubled hotel investor

Abruzzino tied to investments, but Puccio says he has been cutting relationship.

HS football scrimmage gallery: Martinsburg vs. Patrick Henry (VA)

A look at Martinsburg's scrimmage against Patrick Henry (VA).

West Virginians view historic solar eclipse

The eclipse arrived in the Mountain State around 2:35 p.m. Monday.

Mountaintop removal health impact study on hold

DHHR says it will continue to assist if study resumes.

Governor Justice says more staff changes could be ahead

Governor says he's feeling better, says more staffing changes likely.

WV and the eclipse: Your pics

State residents look to the sky.

Officials say viral meningitis just like any other virus

Officials in Harrison County continue proper protocol to ensure students' safety after a student of Nutter Fort Primary was confirmed with viral meningitis last week.

Professor worries debate over statues is swallowed by raw nerves

WVU Professor says extreme protests which become violent are forcing the hands of leaders, leaving even more uncertainty for the future.

State agency proposes doing away with Regional Jail Authority

Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety attorney tells lawmakers change would make system more "effective and efficient."

Mountaineers debut at No. 22 in AP poll, one spot behind Virginia Tech

See the complete preseason top 25 unveiled today and get Allan Taylor's rapid reaction.

11th Annual Frontier Days Kicks Off Wednesday

The city of Shinnston is preparing for its annual homecoming, with the 11th annual Frontier Days kicking off Wednesday.