Natural Gas fire
Investigators are still trying to piece together what caused a “flash fire” at a Wetzel County natural gas well pad on Friday. The accident sent three workers to the hospital. The fire happened at...
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Candidates Spending
As the race for the attorney general and governor makes a final push, the campaign finance records show all candidates are spending a lot of money. Senate President Bill Cole is being outspent by...
Suit Filed By Mingo Sheriff’s Widow is Dismissed
A Mingo County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the widow of Sheriff Eugene Crum, and the state Supreme Court agrees. The high court upheld the decision about the suit filed in 2015 by...
Hospital Merger Docs Should Be Released, According to Judge
A judge has ordered West Virginia’s attorney general to release 89 documents about the merger of two hospitals in Huntington. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office another day to appeal the ruling that he release...
Deputies Investigate Murder-Suicide
Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a murder-suicide that started out as a mssing person’s case. 61-year old Kathy Blount of Campbell’s Creek was last seen at her home on Saturday. Her son, Jason,...
Local and Energy Policy
Republican candidate for governor Bill Cole and Congressman David McKinley are calling for a national and local energy policy. The pair spoke this week at the Consumer Energy Alliance’s West Virginia Energy and Manufacturing...
Day of Prayer
The mayor of an Eastern Panhandle community is offering a day of prayer before next month’s election. The Journal reports Charles Town Mayor Peggy Smith issued a proclamation for all denominations. She says a...
Science Tests Released
A standardized science test given last year to fourth-graders and eighth-graders in West Virginia shows our students have not made much improvement in that subject. At the same time, the scores are really no...
Former Director
The use of a government-issued credit card to fill up his personal car’s gas tank has a former Job Corps social development director in trouble. Kevin Mabone admitted to using the card on several...
Paving Lawsuits May Consolidate
Several agencies are suing a paving company over allegations that the companies increased prices by 40 percent and created a monopoly. Charleston, Beckley, Bluefield and Parkersburg are among the citys that filed suits against...
