Poultry Ban is Lifted
A ban on gatherings of live poultry in West Virginia has been lifted. The Department of Agriculture had implemented the ban in mid-May following an outbreak of avian influenza in other states. The department...
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Marple Can’t Sue
The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that a former state schools superintendent cannot sue the state Board of Education over its decision to fire her. The court ruled Tuesday in the board’s appeal...
Banks to Merge
United Bankshares, Inc. – based in Charleston – is acquiring Bank of Georgetown in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $269 million. The deal is pending approval by Bank of Georgetown’s shareholders and regulators....
27th Witness Called in Blankenship Trial
The prosecution called its final direct witness Tuesday in the trial of former Massey Energy Chief Executive Officer Don Blankenship. FBI special agent James Lafferty is the federal government’s 27th and final witnessk, and...
Veteran’s Day Parade Set for This Morning
Veterans will be honored with a parade in downtown Charleston. Sen. Joe Manchin and Secretary of State Natalie Tennant are among the dignitaries participating in the annual Veterans Day Parade at 9 a.m. today....
Logan Shooting Investigation Underway
A shooting Monday in Logan has two people recovering at the hospital. Police say it happened Monday morning on Charles Street, and both victims needed surgery at CAMC General for gunshot wounds. The shooting...
Man Faces Charges for Stealing a Jeep, Fleeing
A man who ran from deputies on Friday is facing charges. Later identified as 33-year old Matthew Hedrick, was suspected of entering several vehicles, and drove off in a Jeep after finding a spare...
Ohio Woman Sentenced for Passing Fake Bills in Charleston
An Ohio woman has admitted to passing counterfeit $100 bills in West Virginia. 42 year olf Paul Green of Columbus, said she used the bogus money at the Crossroads Mall and K-Mart at the...
Officers Help Save a Life
Two Charleston police officers are being recognized for coming to the aid of a man who had overdosed on drugs. The officers used a drug called naloxone on Wednesday after the man was found...
Whooping Cough on the Rise
West Virginia health officials are reporting a spike in whooping cough. According to the Charleston Gazette-Mail, the Department of Health and Human Resources reports 52 confirmed cases of pertussis in West Virginia so far...
