Day: December 13, 2017 Archives


WednesdayDecember 13, 2017

Remembrance ceremony to mark 50th anniversary of Silver Bridge collapse

Federal and state officials will speak Friday about the impact of the bridge collapse.

Manchin writes to federal drug officials about scheduling nerve pain drug

The Commonwealth of Kentucky started classifying gabapentin as a schedule V controlled substance in July.

Huntington police unveil action plan following violent month

The plan includes increased support from West Virginia State Police, as well as moving experienced officers to extra roles with the Violent Crimes Unit.

Boone County students charged after gun brought to school

According to West Virginia State Police, one boy brought the gun and gave it to another student in exchange for a video game.

WVAWC adds water quality monitoring station along Elk River

The new station is meant to better detect contaminants in the water.

Sweet Spot podcast: Hoops gets hyped, recruiting gains gusto

During finals week at WVU, our podcast offers a much-needed respite from life's pass/fail scenarios.

Manchin praises Jones win, criticizes GOP leadership on taxes and CHIP

"The American public, the people in West Virginia, Alabama, and all over this country -- you can only push them so far," Manchin said Wednesday.

One victim still in hospital following fatal Tuesday accident on interstate

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is not releasing the name of the victim in Tuesday’s fatal vehicle accident on I-79. A 19-year-old woman from Marion County was killed in that crash, which remains under investigation. A reconstructionist from the White Hall Police Department is assisting the Sheriff’s Department. The accident occurred when

SWAT team members lend ‘strong’ helping hands

More than 1,000 boxes moved Wednesday.

Drug epidemic puts more West Virginia kids into foster care; ‘It is getting worse,’ agency official says

This is the story of a Putnam County family that's working with Pressley Ridge to foster a child who is among the many in West Virginia born addicted to drugs.

Capito favors net neutrality repeal, others concerned about consequences

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai proposed Nov. 21 to scrap the rule, which has only been in place for two years.

Group forms to promote Tug Fork River

The Friends of the Tug Fork River want to sell the world on visiting southern West Virginia and floating a little known gem of a waterway.

Arrest made in Huntington strip club fire

Man arrested close to fire scene.

Problems mount for Town Center Mall; CURA weighs options on parking garage property

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority preparing in case it doesn't get its next $75,000 payment.

Authorities seeking help in finding missing Fayette woman

Georgia Stone, 56, went missing on December 5, 2016 in the Hilltop area of Fayette County.

East Hardy’s Brett Tharp named state’s top defensive back

East Hardy senior Brett Tharp wins the Carl Lee Award, chosen by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

Separate crashes claim lives in north central counties

Wrecks occurred in Marion, Doddridge counties.