Tractor trailer strikes, kills Fayette man
By Staff reports A Fayette County man was struck and killed by a tractor trailer early Saturday morning, according to a release from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened around...
View ArticleSearch for help a key to dealing with child's autism
By By Michelle James The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) - Kelly Thompson grieves for the days before her 6-year-old son Wyatt became a full-time student. Those long, lazy days she enjoyed...
View ArticleAstronomy Day helps educate youth about astronomy, space
By By Zach Tuggle The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - Students and outer space enthusiasts gathered April 23 at the Gaston Caperton Center for an afternoon of astronomy. "It's just...
View ArticleMan whose gun discharged at swim lesson faces misdemeanor
By Staff reports A Charleston man is charged with a misdemeanor after his gun discharged during a children's swim lesson session at the University of Charleston Friday evening. Lloyd Simms, 41, turned...
View ArticleBill Clinton to speak at Capitol Sunday
Former President Bill Clinton will speak in the rotunda of the state Capitol Complex today during a campaign event for his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. He will also speak...
View ArticleChildren's book author to visit library
West Virginia author Anna Smucker will share her picture book "Golden Delicious: A Cinderella Apple Story," at Kanawha County Public Library this week in honor of Children's Book Week. The story is...
View ArticleWVU Coliseum closed through Monday for more asbestos testing
By Staff reports The West Virginia University Coliseum will remain closed Monday, as workers test parts of the building for asbestos. The Coliseum was initially closed on Friday, after workers...
View ArticleMudslide blocks road in Mink Shoals
By Staff reports A mudslide blocked traffic along Pennsylvania Avenue in Mink Shoals Saturday evening. Crews were working to clear the scene. The slide was reported just after 5:15 p.m., according to...
View ArticleGovernor, president races split WV Democratic leaders
By David Gutman Four years ago, in the midst of a contentious governor's race, the Republican Governors Association began running television attack ads against Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The ads focused...
View ArticleRegional jails plan to open at least one more treatment unit
By Erin Beck HOLDEN - Three weeks ago, inmates in a new residential substance abuse treatment program at Southwestern Regional Jail were defiantly tearing program posters off the walls. Last week,...
View ArticleRick Steelhammer: Of handguns, shave cream and TSA security checks
By Rick Steelhammer I can't say that I was particularly shocked to learn that a record three people in a single week had been stopped at Yeager Airport's security gate for carrying loaded handguns in...
View ArticleCamp fund preparing for 20th year
In the coming days, Gazette-Mail Charities will kick off the 20th Send-A-Child-to-Camp Fund. Throughout its existence, the fund, with the assistance of newspaper readers, has helped to send more than...
View ArticleAre top GOP delegates bound by popular vote?
By Daniel Desrochers In a Republican primary where it looks like every delegate to the party's national convention matters, West Virginia GOP leaders took until after early voting started this week to...
View ArticleMingo residents run for office to keep corruption out
By Kate White WILLIAMSON - Teresa McCune's son was furious when he found out that his mother's car window had been smashed. "Think Mingo politics have changed?" Ryan Donovan wrote April 11 on Twitter....
View ArticleNew Mountaineer mascot makes first speaking appearance
By By Sean McNamara Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) - For many colleges and universities across the country, the school's mascot serves as the face of the institution. At West Virginia...
View ArticleTests confirm asbestos at WVU Coliseum
MORGANTOWN - A West Virginia University official says test results at the WVU Coliseum confirm the presence of asbestos in materials that were exposed during recent construction activities. WVU...
View ArticleHigh water reported in parts of state; more rain expected
By Laura Haight After high water Sunday morning, and with more storms and showers in the forecast, several West Virginia counties could see more flooding Monday. Michael Charmick, National Weather...
View ArticleKanawha Circuit judges all running unopposed
By Kate White Kanawha County Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit was relieved when no one filed to run against her in this year's election. Tabit, who was appointed to the bench two years ago, is running...
View ArticleVanMeter running unopposed for Kanawha family judge
By Kate White Charleston attorney Lera VanMeter started campaigning hard last year, hoping she'd be the only person to run to replace retiring Kanawha County Family Judge Mark Snyder. Her work paid...
View ArticleTrial transcripts reveal judge's rulings in Blankenship case
By Ken Ward Jr. Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship's defense lawyers were not allowed a second chance to question former Massey official and key prosecution witness Chris Blanchard because U.S....
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