Day: May 7, 2019 Archives
TuesdayMay 7, 2019
East Fairmont uses 5-run 9th inning to claim sectional title
Bees win decisive game in the sectional tournament at Oak Glen.
Trial of doctor accused of selling drugs ends in mistrial
Dr. Muhammed Nasher was on trial for the past three weeks after being accused of selling pain medication from his Neurology & Pain Center.
Manchin, Collins urge DOJ to drop support of Obamacare lawsuit
West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin and Maine Republican Susan Collins on Tuesday sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr.
Berkeley Springs gets by Philip Barbour, 5-3
Indians improve to 2-0 in sectional play with road win.
Baldwin concerned by lack of communication ahead of special session
The senator says there have been no advanced discussions about the education-focused session.
Two magistrates indicted on fraud and obstruction charges
Magistrates from Lewis and Gilmer County allegedly worked together on a scheme.
Commissioners raise questions ahead of vote on buck limit
DNR Director Steve McDaniel wants a vote on lowering the buck limit from 3 to 2 in August, members of the Natural Resources Commission appear reluctant to take the step until a comprehensive survey is done--which will take considerably longer.
Federal lawsuit goes after 23 Justice coal companies for unpaid safety fines
Federal officials seek $4.7 million for violations going back years.
WVU Medicine joining with The Health Plan to integrate health care and financing
The Health Plan will become a member and subsidiary of the WVU Health System but will continue to operate as a community-based, not-for-profit corporation.
Justice recognizes longest-serving state workers
Ceremony held at state Culture Center.
Filing names principal, deputy superintendent, others.
Ohio man wanted for murder in Mingo County shooting
The shooting occured Friday in the county.
Students from Morgantown and Clarksburg among 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Daphne Barretto of University High School in Morgantown and Xavier Mark Evans of South Harrison High School in Lost Creek are being recognized as part of the 55th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Kanawha County delegate launches 2020 state Senate campaign
Del. Eric Nelson said he can represent more in the Senate.
No date for reopening of Kanawha County golf course damaged in microburst
Insurance adjuster spent part of Tuesday at Big Bend Golf Course.
Three Guys Before The Game – Brian Bennett (Episode 114)
Looking for Mountaineers
Two charged in truck stop stabbing
Truckers get into an argument which turns violate in Putnam County
W.Va. schools report: more to fight opioid effects, more flexibility, higher pay
The report gives lukewarm reaction to charter schools, no to education savings accounts.
Update: Charges filed against driver involved in McDowell County fatal crash
Johnny Ray Justus of Panther died in the crash.
Employers need foreign temporary workers
The Trump administration has announced plans to allow another 30,000 seasonal workers to come to the United States this year. That brings the total number of seasonal workers permitted this year to 96,000. The decision is controversial. Opponents say the foreign workers take jobs that Americans should be doing and bring down wages for everyone.