Day: September 19, 2017 Archives


TuesdaySeptember 19, 2017

Putnam County residents learn about road bond, US Route 35 interchange

Early voting on the $1.6 billion in bonds begins Friday.

From the film room: Buh-bye noncon, howdy-do Kansas

Allan Taylor's video explainer kit touches on the Delaware State lashing and what awaits this week from the Jayhawks.

Justice announces replacement for Foster

Former Delegate Nancy Reagan Foster announced her resignation earlier this month, citing family and business obligations.

Andres-Llop adds goal, assist in 3-0 win at American

Tom Shepherd and Lucca Barbaris scored their first collegiate goals as the Mountaineers improved to 5-1-2.

Former mining CEO indicted on campaign fraud charges

James Laurita Jr. is accused of creating a scheme to use employees and their spouses to make campaign contributions with company funds.

Plane makes safe emergency landing at Yeager Airport

Three people on board were not injured.

Brunch Bill boosts crowd at popular Eastern Panhandle festival

Bavarian Inn reports double the attendance at Oktoberfest celebration.

Should PEIA be privatized in West Virginia like workers comp?

BrickStreet director provides comparisons for lawmakers.

Holgorsen: ‘We’ve done what we’ve supposed to do’ during 2 blowouts

Tuesday notebook from West Virginia: Injury updates, Zeke Rose stealing kickoffs, and Holgorsen rooting for Mike Leach to stay weird.

W.Va. Guard troops to ride out Maria in Virgin Islands

Deployed to help in the Irma recovery, W.Va. Guard members find themselves staring at a nearly identical storm with nowhere to go.

Costs of moving agencies to Building 3 come under question

Commerce Secretary says he inherited costs, wouldn't have made same decision.

FEMA: Other resources remain available for July flood victims despite DRC closures

FEMA rep Tom Kempton said DRC's remain an invaluable resource, which is why they are keeping the site in Hundred open.

Red Cross needs more volunteers for hurricane recovery

West Virginians are encouraged to help with recovery efforts following Harvey and Irma.

Secretary of Agriculture heading to West Virginia Wednesday

Sonny Perdue to speak with foresters and meet with Gov. Justice and Ag Commissioner Leonhardt.

Buckhannon native to be nominated to Trump Administration

Kimberly A. Reed, a native of Buckhannon, is among a list of personnel that President Donald Trump will nominate to key administration posts.

WVSSAC HS Football Playoff Ratings: Week 5

Official high school football playoff ratings from the WVSSAC.

Beckley man accused of setting woman on fire faces additional charges

The victim has recently been identified as Belinda Cox.  She is listed under critical condition at a Pittsburgh hospital.

Governor’s Highway Safety Program adding to number of certified child safety seat techs in state

By next month, the number is expected to top 300 at 48 fitting stations in 29 counties.

State agencies — so far — are on track on audits where deadline has been elusive

All state agencies required to do so meet required deadline for draft audits.