Around WV: April 21, 2016
By Erin Beck In Around West Virginia: a black candidate's sign is defaced in Wheeling, a town recorder is charged with embezzling, and more. n The yard sign of a black Wheeling City Council candidate...
View ArticleCandidates meeting: 37th and 39th district Democrats
Editors from the Gazette-Mail will be meeting about 12:30 p.m. April 21, 2016, with Democrats for the 37th and 39th House Districts. Anticipated to attend are Wes Holden, Clint Casto and Shannon...
View ArticleCharleston neurologist pleads guilty to federal record-keeping violation
By Kate White A Charleston neurologist pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal record-keeping violation, admitting he dispensed a dose of a powerful painkiller to a patient and never reported it. Dr....
View ArticleTwo area boil-water advisories issued
n The city of Mount Hope has issued a boil-water advisory for customers at 101, 101 1/2, 105 and 107 North Highland Ave. in Mount Hope. The advisory also includes customers at 920 and 923 Broad St.,...
View ArticleRival lawyers continue bickering over chemical spill case
By Ken Ward Jr. Rival factions of local lawyers continue to wrestle over dueling lawsuits against West Virginia American Water Co. and Eastman Chemical Co. over their roles in the water crisis that...
View ArticlePolice: Man accused of using bomb to frame another man
DINGESS, W.Va. (AP) - Authorities say a man has been charged with placing an explosive device inside a vehicle and then calling authorities in an attempt to frame another man in Mingo County. The...
View ArticleDemocratic candidates in 37th, 39th districts would bring back prevailing wage
By Daniel Desrochers Despite a difference in demographics between the House of Delegates 37th district and 39th district, Democratic candidates running in the May 10 primary shared similar views on...
View ArticleDEP report: WV emissions plan has little impact on coal's future
By Ken Ward Jr. West Virginia regulators and lawmakers have limited ability to blunt any impact that the Obama administration's greenhouse emissions reduction plan would have on the coal industry, the...
View Article2 Charleston hotels sold on courthouse steps
By Elaina Sauber A few months ago, the Charleston Capitol Hotel was preparing for a $3 million renovation project. On Thursday, that hotel and the Best Western Plaza Hotel beside it were sold at a...
View ArticleCoalition unveils statewide 'cancer plan'
By Lydia Nuzum Rose Shields stood in a room surrounded by people touched by cancer and told Brett Wilson that his mission of helping others struggling with the disease was a worthy one. She handed...
View ArticleKanawha students bringing solar power to Navajos
By Ryan Quinn A group of six Ben Franklin Career Center students has been assembling small solar panel kits that will bring electricity to Navajo homes. Mountaineer Power and Energy - a Simulated...
View ArticleJudge to rule on request to unseal allegations against drug-shipping firms
By Eric Eyre MADISON - A Boone County judge plans to decide next week whether to unseal court records that include details about prescription pain pill shipments to West Virginia. Out-of-state drug...
View ArticleSpelling Bee to get harder words to avoid ties
By By Ben Nuckols The Associated Press WASHINGTON - After two straight years of ties, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is adding more sting: The championship rounds will last longer, and the words...
View ArticleBulletin: April 22, 2016
Earth Day craftsThe Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District will present an Earth Day Craft event at 4:30 p.m. today at Ritter Park Picnic Shelter, Huntington. The event is for all ages and...
View ArticleThings to do today: April 22, 2016
MARSHALL PETTY AND THE GROOVE: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Free. Dem 2 Brothers and a Grill, 423 Virginia St. W. Call 304-550-4421. NO REGRETS with BILL WYMER: 7 to 10 p.m. Cover $5. Elk River Community...
View ArticlePhotos: Earth Day celebration at Clay Center is a learning experience
Each year, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Make It Shine Program sponsors an Earth Day celebration at the Clay Center in Charleston, where hundreds of school children are...
View ArticleSouth Charleston council introduced to interim librarian
By By George Hohmann For the Gazette-Mail Todd Duncan, the South Charleston Public Library's interim director, was introduced to City Council Thursday evening. Duncan was introduced by Ward 7...
View ArticleManchin hoping for success with more focused mine safety bill
By Ken Ward Jr. Sen. Joe Manchin is working on a more narrow mine safety bill that would focus only on increasing the prison time and fines for anyone convicted of criminal safety and health...
View ArticleGazette endorsements: Thomas, Ferguson, Sisson, Yeager, Aaron, Halloran for...
As usual, Kanawha County residents will vote countywide for 10 magistrates. But this year, each seat is a separate contest. In the opposed races, we recommend the following: n Cecilia Thomas (Division...
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