CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — An oxymorphone prescription allegedly filled last July by Bridgeport Mayor Mario Blount was written at eight times the allowable amount, and for a man who died three years earlier. That’s according to a court filing by Assistant U.S. Attorney John C. Parr that gives a deeper glimpse[Read More…]
Month: July 2014
Marshall Coach Doc Holliday’s contract extended
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Is Marshall University Doc Holliday’s last head football coaching job? Could be. Marshall certainly took a step in that direction Monday afternoon by giving Holliday a two-year contract extension. That means the Hurricane, W.Va., native has four years remaining on his contract since the extension takes him[Read More…]
Lack of jurors requires extra efforts by courts
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A problem with an insufficient number of jurors to conduct business in Cabell County courts apparently has not gone away, and overcoming it no doubt will require a more aggressive effort by officials. The trouble was illustrated last week when only 19[Read More…]
Another storm downs trees, power lines in W.Va.
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Another fast-moving storm ripped through Eastern Panhandle on Sunday night, creating an issue on roadways and thousands without power. “There were a line of storms and then reports of rotation, but have haven’t determined yet if it was a tornado,” said an official from the National Weather[Read More…]
Rep. Paul Ryan urges support for Shelley Capito
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., blasted federal energy and health care policies Monday in Charleston alongside Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., his main argument was clear: West Virginia must elect Capito to the U.S. Senate. “If you want to stop the war on coal, if you want[Read More…]
Mass. senator draws crowd in Shepherdstown
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – An extremely well-attended political rally Monday for West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, featuring U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was ostensibly to unveil Tennant’s education plank in her campaign platform. But several topics were covered contrasting Democrats and Republicans, summed up by the often repeated slogan[Read More…]
Small Logan County town erecting big memorial
LOGAN, W.Va. — Town of Man Mayor Jim Blevins decided a few years back that he should build something to honor Logan County’s veterans, and he has been hard at work since then in creating a beautiful monument that sits right outside of town limits. “I just wanted to build something[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, July 15
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HAMAS REJECTS EGYPTIAN CEASE-FIRE PROPOSAL Minutes after Israel’s[Read More…]
Williamson, Logan papers offer free apps
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – Whether you are at home, at work or away on vacation, your local news and sports are now just a click away and at your disposal 24/7, at no cost. Smart-phone apps for both the Williamson Daily News and the Logan Banner are now available free of[Read More…]
Logan’s ‘Aracoma Story’ to open Tuesday
LOGAN, W.Va. — Logan’s beloved romantic musical will make its way back to the stage next week as this year’s performances of The Aracoma Story will begin Tues., July 15, at 8:30 p.m. Legend has it that Logan County lays claim to what has been described as one of America’s[Read More…]
