Day: January 30, 2014 Archives


ThursdayJanuary 30, 2014

Magnolia impresses, wins seventh straight

Magnolia beats Clay-Battelle 82-51, winning seventh straight game overall.

Elk program will emerge from a three way trade

The price to get elk will be 30 wild turkeys and generous assistance from land companies and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Should a nurse be your family doctor?

Legislative auditor tells lawmakers he can't in good conscience support APRNs being able to write prescriptions.

Water distributions to resume

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin said there's still a demand for water in parts of the nine counties affected by a chemical leak.

Involuntary manslaughter plea in beating death of Wheeling Jesuit student

A second suspect faces a murder trial for the August attack that killed Kevin Figaniak.

DOH driver charged with DUI

Six-year worker allegedly DUI while on job.

House rejects proposal that would have helped absent member

Del. Josh Nelson has been on military duty since session began.

Youthful Martinsburg coming along after early setbacks

Martinsburg head coach Dave Rogers looks at his team midway through the season.

Kanawha delegate proposes water voucher to help affected residents

Del. Patrick Lane says many residents need help with expenses tied to the January water emergency.

One-car crash claims life in Fayette County

Accident near Oak Hill remains under investigation.

House Speaker: Tank bill will move

Del. Tim Miley said it's appropriate for the Senate proposal to make three committee stops.

Three weeks after the leak, there are still questions about what’s in the water

The Chief Health Officer for the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department says medical monitoring needs to start immediately.

Herd back home to play host to FIU

The Herd returns home after going 1-1 on its last road trip.

Carey: ‘I’m as disappointed now as if we would have lost’

A double-digit victory over a ranked team wasn't enough to satisfy West Virginia coach Mike Carey, who thought his team lacked fire.

Mountaineers women hang on to sweep Iowa State, maintain 2nd place in Big 12

Bria Holmes scored 16 and Asya Bussie's had her fifth double-double as No. 20 WVU slogged through a 67-56 win Wednesday.

Two bills guaranteed to pass this session.

It’s always tricky predicting legislative certainties.  The lawmaking process under the Capitol dome includes many hands from myriad interests.  Full House and Senate debates on bills are like icebergs; you only see a little because most of the wrangling takes place in committee or behind closed doors. Even so, here are two significant bills you