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Day: March 27, 2014 Archives


ThursdayMarch 27, 2014

Leading state lawmakers call on governor to sign minimum wage bill

Senate president, House speaker say positives outweigh the concerns.

Star City bank robbery took less than a minute

Investigators say masked man left some evidence behind.

Enrollment deadline draws near for ACA

West Virginia group looking for bigger numbers.

Manchin joins Senators pitching Obamacare fixes

The West Virginia Democrat said proposed bills would provide 'responsible' changes to the Affordable Care Act.

Lawmakers call for Jezioro’s termination

Letter to Governor claims DNR Director has been over the top in efforts to road block the legislative process

Proposed substance abuse treatment center would be a first in West Virginia

Those seeking comprehensive help would no longer have to seek treatment out of state.

Constructing a successful business

The construction and design industry came together for annual expo.

With pecking order established, WRs aim to build on 2013 production

Kevin White, Mario Alford and Daikiel Shorts are the clear leaders of a unit aiming to be more explosive.

State police reconstructing ‘white out’ wreck

Two victims identified as Maryland man and Canadian woman, while two other motorists remain in critical condition.

WV-TAP researchers to detail water study findings on Friday

Project manager says they're hoping to answer water quality questions from the public tied to the Jan. 9 chemical leak on the Elk River.

Doc Holliday on The Stampede with Dave Wilson

Doc Holliday says the football program has come a long way since his first spring practice in 2010. He talks with Dave Wilson on The Stampede

Foam in Elk River ‘completely normal’

Heightened awareness following Jan. 9 chemical spill-water emergency.

NRA: Gun law brings uniformity to city regulations in West Virginia

A spokesperson for the organization defended the legislation the NRA pushed during the regular legislative session on Thursday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

Huntington shooting death under investigation

Alcohol present when fatal shot fired.

Ohio State blanks The Herd 4-0

Marshall was limited to just three hits on the night.

Alderson Broaddus student arrested over Buckhannon fight

Former football player now jailed on malicious wounding charges

West Liberty beats defending champ Drury, advances to Final Four

Jim Crutchfield's fast-paced Hilltoppers face defending champs Drury on Wednesday.

Bluefield’s Eades captain of Class AA boys basketball all-state team

The Class AA boys basketball all-state team is announced.

Minimum wage mess

One of the dangerous aspects of lawmaking is unintended consequences.  Legislators pass a law only to learn later that the language makes a change that was not contemplated. That’s what we have with HB 4283, the bill passed by the West Virginia Legislature this year raising then state’s minimum wage.  The intent was to increase