By Eric Hrin | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said he hopes that Murray Energy’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection drives home the serious nature of the situation to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). “I understood, he understands how desperate this is,” Manchin said[Read More…]
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Murray Energy says no layoffs planned
By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH, for The Intelligencer of Wheeling, W.Va. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Murray Energy Corp. is not going out of business, nor is it planning any layoffs as a result of entering the bankruptcy process. The company is stressing these points in communications with its employees after seeking Chapter[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey Alerts Consumers to Technology Scam
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office recently received multiple calls from consumers across the state reporting a technology scam. Consumers report having received a voicemail in which a major technology company demands payment, typically between $299 and $399, for antivirus software that the consumer supposedly purchased.[Read More…]
WV’s 4th-grade math scores fall; reading lowest on record
By Ryan Quinn Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In public schools in the majority of states, fourth-graders’ math scores held steady or improved on average on the National Assessment of Educational Progress from 2017 to this year. Not in West Virginia. It was among only three states to see statistically significant[Read More…]
W.Va. Senator Maroney’s trial date set on prostitute charge
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The trial date for state Sen. Michael J. Maroney, R-Marshall, who faces misdemeanor charges involving prostitution, has been set for 9 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Marshall County Courthouse. Marshall County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joe Canestraro said Maroney faces charges that he reportedly solicited an alleged prostitute[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU Expert says Murray Energy bankruptcy ‘inevitable’
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University expert says the Murray Energy bankruptcy was “inevitable,” citing coal as no longer cost effective in energy production. “It’s a matter of economics,” according to James Van Nostrand, director of the WVU College of Law’s Center for Energy and Sustainable Development. Van[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Oct. 30
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IMPEACHMENT WITNESS SAYS KEY WORD OMITTED FROM TRANSCRIPT Alexander Vindman, an Army[Read More…]
WVU geologist selected for NASA’s Mars 2020 team
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When samples from the Mars 2020 expedition eventually make their way to Earth, the scientists of tomorrow will have a Mountaineer to thank. West Virginia University geologist Kathy Benison is representing the Mountain State as one of 10 scientists selected as a Return Sample Selection Participating Scientist for[Read More…]
Clay County High School gets $21,000 for Future Leaders Program
From the Office of the Governor: CLAY, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice joined leaders with the West Virginia National Guard and West Virginia Department of Education at Clay County High School today to present a check in the amount of $21,175 in Department of Education funds[Read More…]
Campaign Update: WV gubernatorial candidate Thrasher details drug crisis plan
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG — Republican gubernatorial candidate Woody Thrasher has an aggressive plan for combating what he calls one of West Virginia’s most “significant” problems. Thrasher’s plan to address the impacts of the drug crisis on the state and its people includes expanding treatment options, restructuring[Read More…]
