CHARLESTON — One day after lawmakers asked tough questions about leadership at Lottery, Gov. Jim Justice has named John Myers as director of the agency. He replaces Alan Larrick, who […]
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Prisoner killed at Hazelton, second death this year
HAZELTON — A prisoner at USP Hazelton was killed Monday. The U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed the death of Demario Porter, 27, on Tuesday afternoon. Porter […]
State Chief Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta takes job with March of Dimes
CHARLESTON — State Chief Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta says he wants to make a bigger impact on the health of moms and babies. Gupta and the March of Dimes […]
New York man sentenced for firearms charge in Morgantown robbery
CLARKSBURG — A New York man was sentenced to seven years in prison for using a firearm during a robbery in Morgantown, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Stephan Cotterrell, 21, of […]
Manchin, Capito agree: Kavanaugh, accuser should speak before Senate Judiciary Committee
By Alex Thomas WASHINGTON — Both of West Virginia’s senators said Monday Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of sexual assault should speak before the U.S. Senate […]
West Virginia scout-teamers practicing with chance to play
MORGANTOWN — The NCAA’s new rule permitting players to play up to four games while retaining a redshirt season has already led to an adjustment in West Virginia’s weekly preparation. […]
Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrate Constitution Week
MORGANTOWN — The Elizabeth Ludington Hagans-Col. John Evans Chapter, Col. Zackquill Morgan Chapter, and the Woodburn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) let freedom ring Monday afternoon […]
Judge gives maximum sentence to man who sexually abused young girl
MORGANTOWN — Gerald Hess, who sexually abused a young girl, was sentenced to serve 20-75 years in prison Monday. The 23-year-old previously pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree sexual […]
Lawmakers question Lottery’s position on sports betting
CHARLESTON — West Virginia lawmakers asked the interim Lottery commissioner what’s going on with the agency as it considers long-term rules for sports betting. Doug Buffington, the acting Lottery commissioner, was asked […]
Publicity means jury pool for Justice Loughry’s federal trial may have to be big
CHARLESTON — How deep will the jury pool need to be to find enough to fairly consider the controversial case of suspended Justice Allen Loughry? Pretty deep, all sides agree. […]
