Day: July 27, 2018 Archives


FridayJuly 27, 2018

Federal ruling affects Mountain Valley Pipeline’s route through national forest

Environmental groups questioned whether the plans for pipeline construction adequately control erosion and sediment.

Secretary of State’s Office warns of cybersecurity threats

A notice was sent Friday, a day after reports of a Russian intelligence agency targeting staffers of U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.

Fayette County man, others sentenced for March 2017 kidnapping

Authorities said illegal drugs were involved in the case.

Huntington man found guilty in fatal May 2017 beating

Anthony Adkins was charged for the murder of Douglas Daniels.

“How do you not include the community colleges?” Blue Ribbon Commission members ask

The Commission held its organizational meeting Friday at the Bridgeport Conference Center, though not a single representative of any community college in the state was present at the table.

Wisconsin man charged in 1995 Morgantown sexual assault case

Raymond W., Wise, 68, of Praire Du Chien, Wisconsin, stands accused of sexually assaulting a woman collecting cans in the Morgantown area in 1995.

Charleston doctor indicted in drug-related deaths

Dr. Samer Nasher's attorney says they will fight the charges.

Name change coming for Beckley’s Black Knight amid controversy

"It is a new era," said Mayor Rob Rappold.

Volunteers to be out Saturday along the Seneca Rocks Trail

The trail work day was organized to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act.

Delegates go over impeachment evidence by the numbers

Evidence focuses on remodeling, working lunches, professional framing and travel in state vehicles.

Most counties experience higher unemployment in June

County-by-county released by state.

Canterbury: Loughry should resign or be impeached, other justices censured

Former Supreme Court administrator appears on "Talkline" day after testimony before lawmakers.

Point Pleasant man identified in fatal Mon County crash

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Point Pleasant, W.Va. man has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash at the Interstate 68/79 interchange in Monongalia County. Chester Allen Plants, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash Wednesday afternoon. Plants was going from I-68 to I-79 southbound when he lost control of the

McMechen marks anniversary of damaging flash flooding

As recovery continued, a celebration for the progress made thus far was planned for Friday night in the Marshall County city.

Impeachment Day 6: A deeper dive into Supreme Court expenses

Today, members of the House Judiciary Committee will get information about the cost and scope of Supreme Court office renovations.

Police investigate deadly crash in Wheeling

Wreck occurred Thursday night.

UPDATE: Man dead in Roane County shooting

Charges will likely be changed against A.J. King.

Couple arrested after allegedly fueling drug addiction with false prescriptions

Douglas Smith and Tammy Reeves are charged with 165 counts of prescription fraud and conspiracy.

Canterbury’s testimony adds weight to impeachment

If this House Judiciary Committee impeachment investigation has a star witness, it is Steve Canterbury. The former long-time state Supreme Court of Appeals administrator delivered a full day of compelling and damaging testimony. Canterbury, in serious and measured tones, said repeatedly that the excessive spending on Supreme Court office renovations and accessories was approved by

Political advocates, lawmakers urge Manchin to confirm Kavanaugh

Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia sent the letter ahead of Manchin's scheduled meeting with Brett Kanavaugh.