By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A record number of West Virginians fatally overdosed on drugs last year, but there are signs that the deaths are starting to decrease. At last count, 909 people had died of drug overdoses in West Virginia in 2017, according to data released[Read More…]
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Floods prompt state of emergency in 10 West Virginia counties
Staff reports Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state of emergency was declared for 10 West Virginia counties Monday after heavy rainfall caused significant flooding. Gov. Jim Justice issued the declaration Monday afternoon for Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur and Webster counties, according to a news[Read More…]
Ohio Valley hillsides are slip-slidin’ away after heavy rains in West Virginia
Staff reports The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — After Mother Nature took out her wrath on hillsides and roads throughout the region, officials said Monday that they expected most things to be back to normal by today. Sunday’s heavy rains led to mud sliding Monday morning onto W.Va.[Read More…]
‘State of Emergency:’ Flooding prompts Randolph County rescues, road closures
By BROOKE BINNS The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Flooding prompted 14 water rescues in Randolph County Monday and multiple road closures, as members of the County Commission declared a local “state of emergency” for a period of 72 hours. Randolph County Office of Emergency Management Director Cindy Hart made a[Read More…]
West Virginia legislative auditors recommend ethics investigation of Justice Loughry
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry might have violated the state Ethics Act’s prohibition on use of public office for private gain, for having a state-owned antique desk valued at $42,000 in his home and for use of a state vehicle[Read More…]
West Virginia basketball legend Hal Greer dies at 81
By RICK McCANN The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington native Hal Greer, a Marshall Thundering Herd basketball legend, NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member died Saturday in Arizona after a brief illness. He was 81. Greer was residing in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Mayme. The[Read More…]
West Virginia voter registration deadline is today
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The deadline to register to vote in the May 8 West Virginia primary election is today, April 17. The easiest way to register to vote or to check/update your registration status is online at the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, www.sos.wv.gov. To register or[Read More…]
Rockslide on tracks leads to Fayette coal train derailment
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A CSX train derailed at approximately 9:25 a.m. Monday in the McKendree area of the New River Gorge National River. According to National Park Service (NPS) spokeswoman Julena Campbell, one engine and 10 empty gondola cars left the tracks. Two engineers riding in the unit which[Read More…]
WV Renaissance Fair plans to hold festival despite zoning issues
By SARAH RICHARDSON Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Renaissance Festival came up against a road block last week when the Greenbrier County Board of Zoning Appeals denied their appeal for an exception regarding plans for the festival, scheduled to open this June. The exception would allow commercial[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, April 17
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEFENDING TRUMP HARDLY A DREAM JOB Lawyers who have been asked to help represent the[Read More…]