CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge on Wednesday declined to lift a gag order that restricts access to most court records in former Massey Energy Co. CEO Don Blankenship’s criminal case. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger did agree to again make the indictment charging Blankenship public through the court’s computer[Read More…]
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Marshall’s interim chief has long history with school
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Gary White has made countless trips between his native Logan, West Virginia, and Marshall University during his adult life. One of the first was in 1968, when the 18-year-old Logan High School graduate packed up his Chrysler Plymouth and set off to campus for his first semester[Read More…]
Many remember Arch Moore as neighbor, friend
WHEELING, W.Va. — To some, Arch Moore will always be known as the West Virginia governor who spent almost three years in prison on federal corruption charges, but those who came to know him on a personal level over a lifetime of living in Marshall County remember him mainly as[Read More…]
Watchdog group to monitor Wood County C8 case
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A watchdog group launched a website Wednesday it says is aimed at making sure DuPont honors its obligations over exposure to the chemical known as C8. The website KeepYourPromisesDuPont.com contains information about C8, an invitation for people to share how the chemical has affected them and their[Read More…]
Ruling may be windfall for Hancock County
NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — A judge’s decision to side with Hancock County in its lawsuit against Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort could result in a tax windfall of hundreds of thousands of dollars for the county. While the dollar amount is still to be negotiated, it could reach $2 million,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Jan. 8
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. HUNT FOR 2 IN PARIS SHOOTING; 1 SURRENDERSPolice search[Read More…]
Former Gov. Arch Moore dies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Arch Moore, West Virginia’s only three-term governor and a six-term congressman, died Wednesday at age 91, just a day after his daughter, Shelley Moore Capito, took office as West Virginia’s newest senator. Capito confirmed her father’s death in an email. “Dad loved the state of West Virginia[Read More…]
W.Va. officials block Moment of Silence proposal
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — A proposed policy that would require all Fayette County Schools to observe a moment of silence was removed from Monday’s local agenda by the State Department of Education. The policy would have been up for final vote at Monday’s meeting, but Fayette Superintendent Dr. Serena Starcher said[Read More…]
W.Va. officials say 80 unfit tanks in critical zones
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection says of the 1,100 above-ground storage tanks failing inspection, 80 are located in “zones of critical concern” or contain substances hazardous to human health. Officials are waiting on inspection certifications for another 20,000 tanks, of which 1,400 are considered priorities[Read More…]
Alex Mooney sworn in to W.Va.’s 2nd District seat
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., was sworn in to office Tuesday by Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, at the U.S. Capitol. “I want to humbly thank the people of the 2nd Congressional District of West Virginia for entrusting me with the honor of representing them in the Congress of[Read More…]