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Prosecutors say the only thing novel about the conviction of ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship was that it targeted a major company’s CEO, and not low-ranking miners. Prosecutors defended Blankenship’s conviction in a 4th...

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announced yesterday that FEMA has granted his request for a two week extension for residents who were affected by the flooding. September 7th will be the last day to apply...

A missing person report on Sunday ended up being the reason for a 911 call too, as someone stumbled upon an accident scene. An all-terrain vehicle crashed near Bufflick Bridge on Kelly’s Creek, and...

A doctor is spending her own money to establish needle exchange programs in Beckley. The Register-Herald reports that Dr. Ayne Amjad, along with the help of Beckley Pharmacy owner Ali Sherwani, recently opened syringe...

Brad Paisley will perform a free concert at West Virginia University Sept. 9 in a parking lot outside the WVU Law School. West Virginia’s football team plays Youngstown State on Sept. 10 in Morgantown....

The New Orleans Saints are boosting the spirits of some West Virginia flood victims. While Louisiana is dealing with historic flooding of its own, the Saints welcomed players from high schools where several of...

The Marshall County Airport Authority is getting a federal grant of more than a-quarter-of-a-million-dollars to improve drainage, install perimeter fencing and support additional construction projects. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced the money yesterday, along...

First Energy is spending tens of millions of dollars to upgrade service in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. The company has been working through more than 128-million dollars in infrastructure upgrades for West Virginia and...

A new judge is being appointed to a West Virginia Circuit Court. Governor Tomblin announced yesterday that Bryan Cromley will take the bench at the 5th Family Circuit Court, Division Two, after the resignation...

Former presidential candidate, Governor Jeb Bush of Florida, will make a special appearance today at the West Virginia Business & Industry Council. Council members say they plan on discussing West Virginia’s energy industry and...