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| Mines lack safety equipment Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT CHARLESTON — A new federal report says underground coal mines lack stockpiles of breathable air and communications gear for trapped workers nearly two years after Congress required the industry to install more safety equipment. |
| Sheriff’s race beginning to take nasty turn Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT WILLIAMSON — While mud slinging in politics is nothing new, Mingo County residents could be wading knee-deep through the sludge by the time the local sheriff’s race is over after the May 13 primary election. |
| Hatfield seeks to regain Mingo sheriff’s office Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT WILLIAMSON – Tennis H. Hatfield, who has served as a member of the House of Delegates in the West Virginia Legislature and was twice elected to Mingo County offices of Circuit Court Clerk and Sheriff, is now seeking another term as sheriff. |
| Copper thieves hit Daily News Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT WILLIAMSON – Copper theft has become a major epidemic in the area, with many risking all, even their lives, to get the money that comes from selling the metal. |
| Two flown out after separate area accidents Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT A pair of accidents along area roadways in the last several days have left three people with serious injuries. |
| With newly minted national title in hand, Bill Self looking for ’security’ from Kansas Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self slept for less than an hour after the Jayhawks stunned Memphis in one of the more memorable finals in NCAA tournament history, wrapping up their first national title in 20 years. |
| Montoya believes team is improving Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — His car owner issued a scathing progress report of their entire NASCAR operation, but Juan Pablo Montoya doesn’t think problems at Chip Ganassi Racing are as severe as the boss indicated. |
| Retha Blankenship Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT Retha Blankenship, 82, of Baisden, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 at Logan Regional Medical Center. |
| Eddeth Keene Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT Eddeth Lynn Keene, 44, of Bull Creek, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at her residence. |
| Okie Evans Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT Okie Lee Evans, 75, of Lenore, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 at his residence. |
| Teresa Bullard Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT Mrs. Teresa Kirk Bullard, 49, beloved wife of Mr. Dennis Bullard, of Mistletoe Road, Appling, Ga., died Monday, April 7, 2008. |
| Proposal requests analyzing gambling machines Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:47 CDT West Virginia Lottery Commission officials were wise to take a month to discuss and consider a proposal by the gambling industry. Though it appears to be no more than a technicality, the request needs to be analyzed to ensure that it does not have a detrimental effect, even an indirect one, on state revenue. |
| Local lumber company acquires Indiana hardwoods operations Cranberry Hardwoods announced Tuesday that its affiliate, Cranberry IH Lumber, LLC, has acquired a majority of the operating assets of Indiana Hardwoods, based in Chandler, Ind. |
| Play ball Brandon Herron, 10, of Oak Hill takes in a game of wiffleball with his brother, Nathan Herron, not shown, Wednesday. |
| High-water rafting The New River was running high and muddy Tuesday afternoon as a rafting trip from Wildwater Expeditions made its way through the Fayette Station rapids. |
| How sweet it is! It’s a sweet deal, all right. |
| Sen. Byrd not able to serve? When you’ve been around the U.S. Capitol since “I Like Ike” buttons were in vogue and are living in your 10th decade, the rumor mill just naturally turns with your name on it prominently. |
| Commission tightens purse strings LEWISBURG — Reflecting the fiscally conservative budget passed recently, two Greenbrier County commissioners are doling out “no’s” when outside agencies request taxpayer dollars for funding. |
| Aviation tax cut could inspire more airport business in West Virginia Rising fuel prices are giving the airlines industry the jitters, but one ray of hope for struggling airports in West Virginia is promised in Gov. Joe Manchin’s tax cut on airplanes kept in their hangars, Raleigh County Memorial Airport Manager Tom Cochran says. |
| Stewart jurors to resume their deliberations today Jurors will continue to deliberate today in the case of 28-year-old Shawn Stewart, who is on trial for aggravated robbery, malicious wounding and conspiracy to commit malicious wounding. |
| Beckley work-release inmate walks away A Beckley work-release inmate is wanted by authorities after he did not return to the correctional facility Tuesday night, State Police said. |
| Readers flock to annual library book sale A dollar will not even buy a half gallon of gas. |
| Raleigh Public Library to forgive fines next week An overdue library book on the living room table, in the book shelf or in a pile can eat at a person’s conscience, and thoughts of coughing up the fine can be nauseating. |
| National parks in W.Va. in need of preservation, Congress told Congress must allocate $100 million for land purchases within the national park system in fiscal 2009 or risk compromising the natural, historical and scenic integrity of 55 national treasures, a conservation group said Tuesday. |
| Manchin’s daughter: Work experience counted toward degree Though a career-defining work opportunity kept her out of the classroom, the daughter of Gov. Joe Manchin insists she earned her master’s degree from West Virginia University fairly, earning work-experience credit for her final four courses in 1998. |
| Mother takes blame for 26-year-old son after boy hit by car, police charge A Nicholas County woman faces criminal charges after sheriff’s deputies say she lied to them, telling them she — not her son — struck a 12-year-old pedestrian. |
| Stewart’s third trial in beatings begins Eight people, including the victim and a co-defendant, were called to testify Tuesday in Raleigh County Circuit Court during the opening day of the trial of a 28-year-old Braxton County man charged with aggravated robbery, malicious wounding and conspiracy to commit malicious wounding. |
| BOE considers soft drink ban Citing obesity and overall health concerns, the Raleigh County Board of Education may ban all soda pop sales at county high schools. |
| Beckley residents concerned about dilapidated houses Houses falling to pieces and yards covered in trash — some becoming home to rats — had some Beckley residents and council members asking exactly when their neighborhoods would be cleaned up. |
| Application process under way for Brian’s Safehouse Brian’s Safehouse at Prosperity is welcoming its first resident this week. |
| Delegate to donate per diem to fire departments LEWISBURG — A Greenbrier County legislator says he will give away part of the extra money he receives from the state as a result of the pay raise/per diem package passed by the Legislature earlier this year. |
| Obituaries for Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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| Sharks The blood is in the water and the sharks are circling. |
| Hope It’s been quite a while since a Beckley couple came up with a vision for helping young males addicted to drugs and alcohol. |
| Two men facing more charges Two men charged with cutting catalytic converters from commercial trucks last week face more charges, Beckley police said Tuesday. |
| Cops find 152 prescription pills in woman’s purse Sophia police say they arrested a Raleigh County woman who illegally carried 152 prescription pills in her purse. |
| Three defendants sentenced on unrelated drug, theft pleas LEWISBURG — Circuit Judge Joseph P. Pomponio Jr. sentenced three Greenbrier County defendants Monday on unrelated drug and theft pleas. |
| Warrant issued for convicted child abuser LEWISBURG — State Police in Greenbrier County have issued an arrest warrant for a convicted child abuser who alleged-ly failed to notify authorities after changing his residence |
| Patriots turn back Spartans It’s said good teams find a way to win. |
| Valley picks up much-needed win SMITHERS — After hard-to-digest baseball losses to Scott and Van earlier this week, the Valley Greyhounds were in need of a pick-me-up. |
| Alexander will test NBA waters MORGANTOWN — West Virginia basketball star Joe Alexander announced Wednesday he had decided to test the National Basketball Association waters by making himself available for the 2008 draft. |
| Is West Virginia headed to four-class prep system? While the state high school sports world awaits word regarding a possible renovation of postseason basketball tournaments, the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission Board of Control made another alteration. |
| Local Roundup PREP BASEBALL |
| Poe delivers for Patriots Most of Douglas Poe’s contribution to Independence’s recent baseball success has been made on the mound. So he was sympathetic to Kendrick Epling’s situation Tuesday at Shady Spring. |
| Whitten spins shutout as Warriors down Tigers Chelsea Whitten is a battler, both on and off the field. |
| Cann shows promise in crowded Marshall QB field HUNTINGTON — Brian Anderson could be Marshall’s next starting quarterback. Or it could be Wesley Beardain. |
| ‘Baywatch’ replaces ‘Simpsons’ in Venezuela Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — D’oh! A Venezuelan TV channel has yanked “The Simpsons” off the air because it may be inappropriate for children. Taking its place: “Baywatch Hawaii.” |
| Underground Sound Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Residing in Los Angeles, The Ettes has released its sophomore album, “Look at Life Again Soon.” |
| Vans Warped Tour sells seats for research Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 NEW YORK (AP) — The Vans Warped Tour is auctioning VIP tickets – complete with onstage seats – to benefit leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. |
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