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Day: May 15, 2019 Archives


WednesdayMay 15, 2019

Former corrections officer charged for alleged drug smuggling

John Edward Roach II, 47, of Charleston, is accused of attempting to transfer four ounces of methamphetamine into the South Central Regional Jail.

Case dropped against truck driver involved in 2017 fatal wreck

According to Mercer County Circuit Court Judge William Sadler, there wasn't sufficient evidence to support charges against Bertram Copeland.

Fast start lifts Wheeling Central to sectional title

The Maroon Knights will face Ritchie County in the regional round.

Wheeling Central holds off Ritchie County to sweep regional series

Tharp's pitching, Davidson's home run power Maroon Knights to 2-1 road win.

Berkeley County teen gets highest score on ACT

Davis Funk, a junior at Spring Mills High School, received a 36.

Longview Power CEO: Morgantown plant cleanest in North America, world

Longview Power President and CEO Jeff Keffer spoke on Wednesday to members of the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association.

Thousands of Kanawha County residents without power

The incident happened Wednesday afternoon in St. Albans.

DOH addresses gas industry’s impact on roads

Wednesday marked the second day of the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association.

General counsel disputes documents showing infrastructure bumped housing as relief priority

Abraham says he thought he was going to a conflict resolution session on flood relief.

Kanawha Parks Commission issues Declaration of Emergency for Big Bend

The golf course has been closed since a microburst caused damage on May 2.

Education groups call on Justice to cancel special session on reform issues; Hanshaw says House working on improving flexibility

Teachers, service personnel unions say it would be a waste of money to debate issues the public has rejected.

Flood debt cleared for Elkview church

Cancer survivor, thankful for previous prayers, wires money to Mt. Pleasant Baptist.

Mountain Valley agrees to pay $266,000 environmental fine

The violations were reported in 2018.

Stewart, former WVU School of Journalism dean, dead at 95

Guy Stewart served as dean from 1969-1989, according to the West Virginia Press Association.

Kanawha County man sentenced to prison for fatal DUI crash

The family of the victim was on hand Wednesday.

Annual State Government Career Fair has plenty to offer

Director said there are plenty of needs to fill.

Hoyer acknowledges governor wants to pick up the flood relief pace

Justice wants to see 479 cases moving toward completion.

Prison fight leaves three hurt

Fight breaks out in the recreation yard leaving three prisoners injured and the prison on lock down.

Manchin, Huntington mayor join Axios panel on health care

"The epidemic of addiction is truly the greatest existential threat facing our nation," said Mayor Steve Williams.