First Energy seeks OK on efficiency plans in WV
By Andrew Brown First Energy's subsidiaries in West Virginia want the Public Service Commission to approve a plan to finance energy efficiency programs that could benefit its roughly 523,000 customers...
View ArticleList of possible new Kanawha main library branch locations narrows
Kanawha County Public Library system board members have narrowed a list of 20 unnamed possible locations for a new main library branch to six, according to an architect working on the search. A group...
View ArticleMother, daughter victims in high-profile sex-assault cases decades apart
By Erin Beck Elaine Wagner and her daughter, Stephanie, have a lot in common. "We both love 'Criminal Minds,' " Elaine Wagner said. "We both bite our nails. We are very open with each other about...
View ArticleMother, son charged with taking money from Fayette Public Defender Office
By Kate White A 20-year employee of the Fayette County Public Defender Office and her son have been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the office that represents low-income defendants...
View ArticleMan to spend two years in prison for gun crime
By Staff reports A Charleston man was sentenced Monday to spend two years in federal prison for a gun crime. Richard Howard King II, 21, pleaded guilty in January to possession of a firearm by an...
View ArticleJamaican man admits federal identity theft charge
By Staff reports A Jamaican national pleaded guilty Monday in Charleston to identity theft. Roland Jason Duckett, 31, admitted he used another person's identity in an attempt to obtain a U.S....
View ArticleCandidates meeting: WV House 13, 15 and 22nd districts
Editors from the Charleston Gazette-Mail will be meeting with Democratic candidates from the 13th, 15th and 22nd legislative districts today. The 13th District is northern Putnam, northern Mason and...
View ArticleWest Virginia voter registration deadline is April 19
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Time is running out for West Virginians to register to vote in the May 10 primary election. The deadline to register is April 19.Early voting begins April 27 and runs through...
View ArticlePublic comment open until Monday on hospital merger proposal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A public comment period runs through Monday for a proposal to merge two Huntington hospitals. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office said in a news release...
View ArticleReligious leaders from 4 faiths to answer questions
By Staff reports Clergy from four different faiths will answer questions from passers-by outside Wal-mart on Sunday in an effort to encourage greater understanding of the religions. The West Virginia...
View ArticleWalk/run planned to observe crime victims' rights week
By Staff reports A walk/run to raise awareness of local resources for victims of crime is planned for this Friday at Haddad Riverfront Park. The Operation Reach Out Committee, a group of organizations...
View ArticleGroup campaigning for LGBT anti-discrimination ordinance
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - A group in Parkersburg has launched a campaign to pass a city ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Parkersburg News and...
View ArticleResults of raw milk inquiry at WV Capitol inconclusive, DHHR says
By Eric Eyre West Virginia public health officials have concluded their investigation into whether raw milk caused state lawmakers and legislative staff members to get sick, saying the results of the...
View ArticlePutnam woman sentenced in son's drowning death
By Staff reports A Putnam County woman will be spending one year in jail in connection with her son's drowning death in 2014, according to court documents. Jessica Fields, of Scott Depot, was...
View ArticlePutnam deputy honored for making most DUI arrests
By Laura Haight Winfield - Law enforcement officials filled the Putnam County Commission Chambers Tuesday for the presentation of the Larry "Eddie" Miller Award. The award is given to the law...
View ArticleNational Guard armories to be used for college classrooms, activity space
By Staff reports Two former state National Guard armories will become classroom and activity space for two state colleges, after the Board of Public Works approved the property transfers Tuesday. The...
View ArticlePutnam candidates address local issues
By Laura Haight When it comes to economic development, all three county commission candidates agree Putnam County needs more jobs and businesses. They met Tuesday, along with the rest of the...
View ArticleFacebook reminding WV to register to vote
By David Gutman Log on to Facebook over the next two days and you might see more than the usual family pictures, hazily informed political rants and pictures of your friends having more fun than you....
View ArticleSt. Albans man admits gun charges, says he made cocaine
By Kate White St. Albans resident Christopher Ayash pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal gun charges and told a judge that he made cocaine in his basement. Ayash, 47, a well-known developer and...
View ArticleFans to find upgrades at Appalachian Power Park's home opener
By Elaina Sauber With the West Virginia Power's home opener scheduled for Thursday, Appalachian Power Park is welcoming a few upgrades this season. The park is in phase one of a multi-year project to...
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