Blankenship Acquitted on Some Charges
Finally a decision from the jury….Ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship was convicted of a misdemeanor count connected to a deadly coal mine explosion at Upper Big Branch in 2010, and acquitted him of other...
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Prosecutor Comments On Blankenship Verdict
A federal prosecutor says the conviction of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship on a misdemeanor charge marks a “landmark day for the safety of coal miners.” U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin made the comment...
Changes Proposed to School Calendar
A West Virginia lawmaker is proposing legislation that would trim five days from the school calendar. The Register-Herald reports that Fayette County Delegate Dave Perry’s bill would reduce instructional days from 180 to 175,...
Counterfeiters Sentenced to Jail Time
Two more women are in trouble for passing fake bills. 36-year old Nyteria Green of Ohio, and 27-year old O’wynn Rogers of Beckley each have to spend time behind bars. Three years for Green...
Natural Area Donated in Charleston
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says a Kanawha County family has donated more than 100 acres to the state for creation of a natural area. Tomblin announced the gift from the Jack Workman family Thursday....
Local Leader Comments on California Shooting
Yeager Airport police chief Joe Crawford says incidents like Wednesday’s shooting in San Bernadino, CA have forced police to change the way they handle these situations. Action is much more immediate and direct, according...
Reception Held for New Marshall President
Marshall University held a public reception for new President Jerome Gilbert. The Marshall Board of Governors hosted speakers including board Chairman Michael Sellards and Marshall interim President Gary White. Gilbert also said a few...
Blankenship Jury Resumes Today Without A Verdict
In a motion filed Wednesday, prosecutors in the Don Blankenship trial asked U.S. District Judge Irene Berger to read another set of instructions if jurors come back deadlocked. They have twice indicated they can’t...
Hospital Merger Possible
Officials with Steel of West Virginia have asked the state Supreme Court of Appeals to find out what other health organizations are interested in buying St. Mary’s Medical Center. The reason the company wants...
Officers Crack Down on Distracted Driving
West Virginia’s Distracted Driving Blitz is on… Investigators are cracking down on people not paying attention while behind the wheel. For the next two weeks, nine local police and sheriff departments will crackdown on...
