BECKLEY, W.Va. — Alpha Natural Resources has received a $500 million offer from secured lenders for the potential sale of its core assets, according to documents filed Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. After Alpha filed bankruptcy six months ago, market conditions have only continued to decline. With industry analysts not projecting[Read More…]
Month: February 2016
WV Senate OKs drug testing welfare recipients
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow drug testing of welfare recipients if “reasonable suspicion” of substance abuse exists. According to the bill, reasonable suspicion means that a case worker “determines based upon the result of the drug screen that the applicant demonstrates qualities[Read More…]
Bill allowing discrimination bad for WV business
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Here’s a new one out of Charleston: Republican lawmakers — who have been touting a “business friendly” agenda this legislative season — are at odds with typically conservative business groups and assorted chambers of commerce across the state. The rub? The proposed Religious[Read More…]
Manchin calls for culture change in FDA
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — There isn’t a day that goes by when Kylie doesn’t think about her father. At the end of the month, it will be nine years since she last saw her father. Kylie was a junior in high school at the time in Clarksburg, but she stayed home[Read More…]
Gee marks WVU’s 149th year with a few selfies
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On Feb. 7, 1867, West Virginia University was founded as the Agricultural College of West Virginia, and earlier this week, on Feb. 7, 2016, WVU celebrated its 149th year. The University was founded by Abraham Lincoln when he signed the Morrill Act, which granted 30,000 acres of[Read More…]
Charleston pre-vet student fosters 500 cats in 2015
LOGAN, W.Va. — In August, 2015, The Logan Banner reported story of Amanda Whitman — a veterinary student who, at that time, had worked for foster and facilitate adoptions for over 300 cats and dogs. Since graduating Logan High School in 2013, Whitman has attained an associates degree in science[Read More…]
Martinsburg students hear of Holocaust survival
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — In the library at Martinsburg North Middle School on Tuesday morning, Mark Strauss, a Poland-native and Holocaust survivor, spoke to eighth-graders. Lurah Cochran, eighth-grade English language arts teacher, said the students have been learning about the Holocaust in their classes. Cochran said the students have been reading[Read More…]
US Supreme Court puts Clean Power Plan on hold
WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to halt enforcement of President Barack Obama’s sweeping plan to address climate change until after legal challenges are resolved. The surprising move is a blow to the administration and a victory for the coalition of 27 mostly Republican-led states and industry opponents[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Feb. 10
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. FOR DONALD TRUMP, FOR ONE NIGHT, THERE WAS SO MUCH WINNING The billionaire[Read More…]
Blankenship prosecutor put up for U.S. attorney
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin wants the lawyer behind the prosecution of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship to be named the top federal prosecutor in Southern West Virginia. Manchin, D-W.Va., has recommended that President Barack Obama nominate Steven R. Ruby to become U.S. Attorney for West Virginia’s Southern[Read More…]