Day: January 10, 2014 Archives


FridayJanuary 10, 2014

South stays unbeaten, wins at Morgantown for first time since 2005

Parkersburg South stayed unbeaten, beating Morgantown 55-49 on Friday night in Morgantown.

WVU lands top-250 commitment McFadden for 2015

Another South Florida standout says he's bound for Morgantown as Kendrell McFadden spurns FSU, Miami and Alabama.

Company president tells different leak story than DEP

Gary Southern, president of Freedom Industries, talked with media members Friday night for the first time since a leak at his company's Charleston storage facility.

Threat made to Freedom Industries

Caller threatens to show up and "teach everybody a lesson"

DNR reports no sign of fish kill in Elk River

Inspection on lower Elk River reveals no dead fish

Kanawha County offers free water to those in need

Seven distribution sites have been set up around the county

Officials: chemical spill becoming diluted

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State officials say the chemical contamination affecting the water supply to 200,000 West Virginia American Water Company customers in nine counties is becoming more diluted, though it’s still unclear when the water will be safe to use. A do-not-use order was issued late Thursday by the water company. “I don’t know how

Freedom Industries unaware of leak size

Freedom Industries says it is still trying to figure out how much of a chemical spilled in the Elk River, contaminating the water supply to much of a nine-county region. “Freedom Industries is still working to determine the amount of 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol, or Crude MCHM, a chemical used in processing coal, that has been released,” said

Gyorko lighter, relaxed entering sophomore MLB season

Padres second baseman bashed 23 homers and committed only four errors as a rookie.

Spill, water contamination reaction

Emergency STATEMENTS CHARLESTON, W.Va–From: Gary Southern, President of Freedom Industries: “Since the discovery of the leak, safety for residents in Kanawha and surrounding counties has been Freedom Industries’ first priority. We have been working with local and federal regulatory, safety and environmental entities, including the DEP, Coast Guard, Army Corp of Engineers and Homeland Security,

Feds to investigate chemical spill

Justice Department Release CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Booth Goodwin today issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s release of a potentially dangerous chemical into the southern West Virginia water supply: “Yesterday’s release of a potentially dangerous chemical into our water supply has put hundreds of thousands of West Virginians at risk, severely disrupted our

Water tests continue, still no guess when do-not-use order will be lifted

Water ban has been in effect for thousands of West Virginia American Water Company customers since Thursday night as officials test affected areas.

HS Sportsline: Hedgesville’s Kelly Church

Hedgesville boys head basketball coach Kelly Church was a guest on this week's MetroNews High School Sportsline.

Water distribution begins

Do Not Use advisory remains in effect for 9 counties.

President declares emergency in WV

White House Release WASHINGTON, D.C.–The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a chemical spill beginning on January 9, 2014, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal

The Stampede with Dave Wilson

Dave wraps up the 2013 football season and discusses basketball's road trip this week.

Herd drops league opener 90-81 to UTSA

The Herd remains winless on the road this year.

Thousands of residents left wondering — what’s in the water?

A do not use water notice continues for West Virginia American Water Company customers in parts of nine counties.

Poca football coach retires after 24 seasons

Poca's Bob Lemley steps down after long tenure with the Dots.

So, what is the real state of the state?

Without fail, when the West Virginia Governor delivers his annual address to the Legislature and the state, he will include this line: “The state of our state is strong.” Governor Tomblin included the line early on in his speech Wednesday night. This year, as with most years, it’s a debatable point, depending on the prism