Day: June 27, 2019 Archives


ThursdayJune 27, 2019

Authorities warn of people falsely claiming to be with US Marshals

People who receive these calls should call the FBI and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.

Manchin attacks McConnell for blocking coal miner amendment

The Senate on Thursday passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets aside $750 billion for defense.

Princeton Community Hospital set to acquire Bluefield hospital

The Princeton Community Hospital Association announced Thursday it has agreed to acquire Bluefield Regional Medical Center.

Mineral County veteran competing in Warrior Games

The event is being held in Tampa, Florida.

Four-star safety Osita Smith among signees not enrolled at West Virginia

There is a chance the player some services considered the best in West Virginia's signing class will not make it into the program.

Capitol dome project needs more work

Change order increases cost, pushes back completion date.

PEIA, stable for now, keeps an eye on declining enrollment

Cheatham said he does not expect premiums to go up or benefits to be cut.

Names released in deadly Kanawha County crashes

Both happened Thursday morning.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park 75th anniversary celebrations this weekend

When the idea of Harpers Ferry as a national park came to be, the nation was at war.

DNR biologist named Recovery Champion

Janet Clayton has spent 30 years in the water to study and protect freshwater mussels, many are still here thanks to her work. She also stresses the often overlooked importance of mussels in our ecosystem

Insurance claims minimal from Charleston tornado

Although some homeowners saw damage, the number of insurance claims to one of the state's biggest carriers remains low in the wake of Monday's tornado

Pedestrian struck and killed in Nicholas County

The victim reportedly was walking in the middle of the road, when he was struck.

WVU economist recommends diversification to widen state economic growth

Dr. John Deskins, director WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research, recommends developing a positive climate for small business.

Secretary of State doesn’t iron out GOP chairwoman’s disputed removal of county chairman

State elections office says it will post new county roster submitted by GOP chairwoman Potter.

Owner of missing Morgantown python charged

"Allowing an animal to run at large," the charge.

Another MVP protestor charged with felony terrorism threat

A man was chained to an excavator for several hours Wednesday.

Elkins police chief to resign at month’s end

Chief Galloway submitted his letter of resignation Tuesday, City Hall announced Wednesday morning.

Two suspects on the run, following Wyoming County shooting

The suspects reportedly were attempting to steal the victim's ATV