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Feds recommend contempt penalty for Gov. Justice, son
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Labeling the company a “shell,” federal investigators are recommending the courts ignore Justice Energy Co. and go directly after Gov. Jim Justice and his son instead. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia filed a motion[Read More…]
Archbishop William E. Lori admitted former Bishop Michael J. Bransfield spent excessively
By LINDA COMINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Archbishop William E. Lori admitted Wednesday former Bishop Michael J. Bransfield “engaged in a pattern of excessive and inappropriate spending” during his tenure in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston as news reports revealed he spent millions on travel and to renovate[Read More…]
Supreme Court ruling gives residents more say over natural gas drilling
By KATE MISHKIN and KEN WARD JR Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Natural gas producers in West Virginia no longer can drill on one person’s property to reach gas reserves under adjoining or neighboring tracts, the state Supreme Court said Wednesday in a much-anticipated ruling that gives additional leverage to residents[Read More…]
WVU biology student to investigate the role of soils in climate change across global ecosystems
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University graduate student is investigating how soils store carbon in ecosystems around the world to understand the impact of climate change. Biology Ph.D. student Nanette Raczka’s summer research efforts will begin in a seasonally dry tropical forest in Gaunacaste, Costa Rica. Raczka received a grant from the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, June 6
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 6, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US VETERANS, FAMILIES GATHER FOR D-DAY HOMAGE Thousands of people and a handful of surviving U.S.[Read More…]
Kanawha County judge to consider motion to dismiss in WV Gov. Justice residency case
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County judge is still considering a motion by attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice to dismiss a case asking the court to force him to live in Charleston, but granted a motion Wednesday to halt discovery of[Read More…]
Tri-State Comic Convention comes back to Huntington on June 8
By PAUL SEBERT For The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Whether you’re looking to shop, meet some industry professionals, or just looking for an excuse to dress up — there’s plenty to do at the Tricon. The Tri-State Comic Convention will be returning to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on Saturday,[Read More…]
W.Va. Corrections offering recruits guaranteed pay raises; Career fair set for Thursday in Elkins
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Would-be correctional officers and staff can score a $2,370 pay boost, in addition to locked-in raises both this year and next, if they join the state payroll by June 30. The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is holding a final hiring event Thursday, in Elkins, before[Read More…]
