Blankenship Bond is Lowered
A federal judge lowered the bond of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship by $4 million and lifted his travel restrictions following his conviction of conspiring to break mine safety laws. U.S. Magistrate Judge...
Local News
Family Hunt This Week May Boost Deer Numbers
Two antlerless-deer seasons remain on the calendar — the youth/senior/handicap season today, and the aptly named “family” season scheduled for Dec. 29-31. The three-day October antlerless season produced fewer kills than predicted, and wildlife...
Money Comes to West Virginia for Roads
With multi-year federal funding in place for highway construction, the state Division of Highways is looking to make the most of the upcoming allocations. West Virginia will get $2.5 billion over five years in...
Storm Rescues Were Part of Christmas This Year
Thousands of West Virginia residents had their Christmas Day plans interrupted with heavy rains that produced flooding. The National Weather Service issued several flooding warnings as rains produced more than an inch of rain...
New Prospect Could Replace Hemphill at WVSU
A search committee has been formed to find the next leader at West Virginia State University, and a group of alumni say they have a great prospect. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports that the group...
Nitro Police Look for Shoplifter
Nitro Police are investigating a shoplifting incident that happened Saturday morning at the Nitro Wal Mart. A white man wearing a red sweatshirt was seen shoplifting possible meth-making materials and he was approached and...
Rate Increases Approved by Regulators
West Virginia regulators have approved a $96.9 million rate increase for Mon Power and Potomac Edison to cover the utilities’ fuel and other costs. The Public Service Commission also has approved a separate rate...
City Councilman Hits Pedestrian With His Vehicle
Police say a St. Albans city councilman struck a man with his vehicle. The St. Albans Police Department said in a news release 80-year-old Desper Lemon struck 66-year-old Garrell Hubert Bentley as he was...
Dangerous Road to Blame for Accident
A driver told deputies he hit a wet, slick spot on a Kanawha County road when his station wagon overturned near South Charleston Wednesday afternoon. Wet roads are expected to be the norm over...
Agreement Approved Between DEP and Alpha
A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a $39 million agreement between the West Virginia DEP and Alpha Natural Resources to resolve the company’s reclamation obligations. The decision comes just days after the Ohio Valley...
