Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:09 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:09:50 GMT
West Virginia American Water plans to re-examine providing support for local water projects under a proposed settlement with eight public service districts. The districts had filed a complaint last
West Virginia American Water plans to re-examine providing support for local water projects under a proposed settlement with eight public service districts.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:44 AM EDT2012-05-22 12:44:08 GMT
The mother of a 3-year-old girl who vanished eight months ago this week is being sentenced for welfare fraud. Lena Lunsford is scheduled to appear Tuesday afternoon in Elkins before U.S. District Judge
The mother of a 3-year-old girl who vanished eight months ago this week is being sentenced for welfare fraud.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:38 AM EDT2012-05-22 12:38:57 GMT
A federal judge says a former Wood County deputy violated a suspect's due process rights following an arrest in 2009. U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on Friday overturned a federal jury's verdict
Lawsuit claimed deputy choked and punched a man at the Wood County Holding Center after he was arrested.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:34 AM EDT2012-05-22 12:34:00 GMT
West Virginia has agreed to pay $1.75 million to be a primary sponsor of the 2012 Greenbrier Classic PGA golf tournament. Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette said Monday that the agreement matches that
Sponsorship provides the state with a luxury hospitality suite on the 18th hole, numerous tournament, concert and parking passes, guest rooms at the resort and other amenities.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:33 AM EDT2012-05-22 12:33:24 GMT
The call came in around 11:15pm last night. 34-year-old Aaron Hamrick of Matheny was driving down Route 10 when he crashed his vehicle. The Wyoming County Sheriffs Department, Oceana Fire Department
The cause of the accident is unknown and is still under investigation by the sheriff's department.
West Virginia Writers Inc. is now accepting submissions for their annual writing contest, offering a total of $6,000 in prizes over 13 different categories for all ages of aspiring writer.
From January 2 through March 31, writers across the Mountain State are encouraged to submit their manuscripts in categories ranging from poetry and short fiction to nonfiction, stage plays and children's books.
West Virginia Writers has held the contest every year since 1982, giving away over $105,000 in prizes. It is the largest writing competition in the state and is open to West Virginia residents as well as members of West Virginia Writers who make their homes elsewhere.
In addition to the adult contests, categories exist for students of different ages. Entries can be submitted for grades 1-5, 6-8 and 9-12.
The adult contests have an entry fee of $10; student contest entry is free. Winners will be announced at the West Virginia Writers annual conference on June 9, at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley.
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