Thursday, May 23 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:01:05 GMT
Emergency responders were called to the scene of a train accident on Monday, May 20. A person was apparently hit by a CSX train in a remote part of Fayette County. The call came in at around 1:30 p.m.
The victim was apparently covering her head with a blanket to shelter from the heavy rain storms.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:42:24 GMT
Shades of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. darken southern West Virginia as a man from Shady Spring threatens to "relive the Newtown shooting." Deputies with the Boone County Sheriff's Office arrested David
Shades of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. darken southern West Virginia as a man from Shady Spring threatens to "relive the Newtown shooting."
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:28 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:28:29 GMT
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado. Tomblin said Wednesday he spoke with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin,
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:16:09 GMT
A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets. U.S.
A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:09:00 GMT
It was a special day Wednesday for children and faculty at the Mercer County Early Learning Centers as they got special visitor. "I've never been down to the southern part of the state that much as a
It was a special day Wednesday for children and faculty at the Mercer County Early Learning Centers as they got special visitor.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:52 GMT
Credit: MountainStateUniversity.edu
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced Karen Bowling of Beckley as Cabinet Secretary of The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, starting July 1.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced Karen Bowling of Beckley as Cabinet Secretary of The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, starting July 1.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:50:08 GMT
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:11:12 GMT
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
HUNTINGTON (AP) — The opening of East Lynn Lake's
campground in Wayne County is being pushed back even further due to
lengthy repairs to tornado-damaged park facilities.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the opening of the campground on May 20 has been tentatively rescheduled for June 1.
Reservations for the campground from May 11-31 have been canceled, and campers will get refunds.
Damage
from the EF3 tornado on March 2 at the park was confined to East Fork
Campground. The corps says trees were toppled at campsites, electrical
and phone lines and other facilities were damaged.
The storm didn't affect day-use areas, shelters and the marina.