By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has been recused from representing the federal government in matters related to former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship’s effort to have his criminal mine safety conviction thrown out, court records show. The move by the U.S. Department[Read More…]

By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a waiver to participate as a challenger in the Mobility Fund Phase II challenge process, to make sure that broadband coverage maps in West Virginia are accurate. “In 2015, the[Read More…]

By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va.  –Too much sleep is one medical complaint that doctors don’t hear too often. Actually, the most frequent patient sleep complaint fielded by doctors is not getting enough of it, something that now affects an estimated 29.4 million men and women in the U.S.,[Read More…]

By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Board of Governors took steps Friday in continuing its search for revenue to help mitigate needed increases in tuition and fees. The Board approved budget assumptions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, based on a 5.7 percent increase in[Read More…]

By SARAH GOODRICH The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va.  — Upshur County will soon see a large influx in people as pipeliners and contractors head to the area to begin construction work on the 600-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline, officials said. Mike Cozad, ACP community liaison, provided the Upshur County Commission an update[Read More…]

By JENNIFER GARDNER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia bakeries are often known for their twist on the pepperoni roll, but Friday, it will be all about about another small and tasty snack — doughnuts. National Doughnut Day is, perhaps, one of the sweetest days of the year. Several[Read More…]

By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Starting today, the Cabell-Huntington Health Department will begin a four-month surveillance program to monitor mosquito-borne diseases in Cabell County. Mosquito traps will be placed throughout the county starting Wednesday, May 30, and will be regularly checked by the department in conjunction with[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHERE A TOP NORTH KOREAN OFFICIAL IS HEADING Kim Yong Chol is en route to[Read More…]