Day: April 2, 2014 Archives


WednesdayApril 2, 2014

Patterson’s global appetite leaves missed opportunity in UT’s backyard

The savvy AD wants to export the Longhorns to Mexico City, China and maybe Dubai. But he's missing the boat on A&M.

Former DHHR worker indicted on fraud charges

Logan woman allegedly stole social security numbers from deceased residents.

Film company says no one deceived in Blankenship documentary

Adroit Films says it was exercising First Amendment rights.

Capital High student hopes to save lives

Paige Lucas used a personal experience to produce a winning PSA.

One person killed in Mason County crash

Vehicle collides with farm tractor.

Upper Big Branch families want Blankenship prosecuted

Relatives gather to raise attention and say justice is not served as long as former Massey Energy CEO remains a free man.

Man arraigned in Kanawha County murder case

June trial date scheduled.

Constitutional scholar: Override special session possible

Supporters of the fetal pain bill want lawmakers to override Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's veto of it.

WVEA upset with Tomblin’s veto of planning period bill

President Dale Lee says teachers will just have to stand up now and say no.

Revenue collection shortfall now at $78 million

Revenue secretary believes steps taken are working.

Thousands of state residents enroll through exchange; Five times more part of Medicaid expansion

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield President Fred Earley said the past six months have brought 'an entirely different way' to sell health insurance.

Senate President applauds Tomblin’s signing of minimum wage bill

He says any necessary changes to the law will be made before it takes effect later this year.

Charleston makes plans for overtime changes…just in case

Mayor believes lawmakers will make changes to new minimum wage law but says city can't assume.

Title run keeps Wheeling Central basketball dynasty rolling

Wheeling Central boys basketball coach Mel Stephens looks back at his team's Class A state championship run.

Herd zips by Akron 5-2

Sergio Leon was 3-for-4 with an RBI in the win.

O’Brien delivers as Mountaineers hand Pitt its first home loss

The junior catcher drove in three runs and WVU won in Pittsburgh to sweep the two-game Backyard Brawl series.

New WV gun law causes confusion

We have sharp disagreement over a key provision of the gun bill just signed into law by Governor Tomblin. A critical section of the law reads, “A municipality may not prohibit a person with a valid concealed handgun permit from carrying an otherwise lawfully possessed firearm into a municipally owned recreation facility and securely storing