Thursday, May 23 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:20:49 GMT
A man who sparked a statewide amber alert pleaded guilty in a Mercer County courtroom on Thursday.Tracy Atwell had a plea hearing in front of Judge Derek Swope at 2:30 p.m. In that hearing he pleaded
A man who sparked a statewide amber alert pleaded guilty in a Mercer County courtroom on Thursday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:32:46 GMT
Animal Control officers in Tazewell County came to the rescue of a bear cub on Tuesday.The black bear cub was attacked by dogs in the evening hours on Tuesday. The cub was picked up by a Virginia Department
Animal Control officers in Tazewell County came to the rescue of a bear cub on Tuesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:19:49 GMT
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Road repairs will slow down traffic along a section of U.S. Route 219 in Lewisburg.The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that one lane of Route 219 will be closed during the day starting on
Road repairs will slow down traffic along a section of U.S. Route 219 in Lewisburg.The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that one lane of Route 219 will be closed during the day starting on
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 2:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:49:21 GMT
FAIRMONT, WV – The Community and Technical College System of West Virginia (WVCTCS) will announce the launch of the Appalachian Petroleum Technology Training Center at the Robert H. Mollohan Center at
The Community and Technical College System of West Virginia (WVCTCS) will announce the launch of the Appalachian Petroleum Technology Training Center at the Robert H. Mollohan Center at the I-79 Technology Park.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:13:02 GMT
The document offers best practices for the process used by pipeline companies to install pipelines under highways, railroads and bodies of water in instances where trenching is not feasible.
The document offers best practices for the process used by pipeline companies to install pipelines under highways, railroads and bodies of water in instances where trenching is not feasible.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:07:20 GMT
New study documents benefits of coal exports for state and national economies. Exports hit 107 million tons in 2011 and a record 126 million tons in 2012; 105 million tons is projected for 2013.
New study documents benefits of coal exports for state and national economies. Exports hit 107 million tons in 2011 and a record 126 million tons in 2012; 105 million tons is projected for 2013.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:09:14 GMT
Lewisburg City Council passed a resolution May 21 opposing Mon Power's $1 billion proposal to buy the Harrison power plant; Morgantown council's resolution expresses concern.
Lewisburg City Council passed a resolution May 21 opposing Mon Power's $1 billion proposal to buy the Harrison power plant; Morgantown council's resolution expresses concern.
A former agency deputy will take over at the top spot in the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin appointed Eugene White, deputy director under the retiring C.A. Phillips, to director position.
"I'm very pleased to announce Eugene White will take over as Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training," Tomblin said. "Eugene, a former coal miner, has served the public for many years in the OMHS&T. He has made important contributions to mine safety as the Deputy Director. He has also been an integral part of the State's Mine Emergency Team. I know that as Director he will continue to work tirelessly to improve the safety of coal mines across West Virginia. Eugene has the respect and support of our miners and our companies. He will do a great job."
White was formerly deputy director and an inspector at the OMHS&T. He has been at the office since 2001 and was a member of the State's Mine Emergency Team.
Phillips officially directed the agency since August 2011 but led the agency in an acting position for that. He worked for the agency since 2001.