Marion County town of Hammond disappeared long ago
Marion County doesn't have as many ghost towns. The towns surrounding local mines have survived for the most part, even as the mines have moved farther away, and in some cases been completely ...
View ArticleSnow expected in parts of southern W.Va. Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- One to four inches of snow is expected by Monday afternoon for the southern coalfields in West Virginia, just days after a series of storms including tornados tore through parts ...
View ArticleSantorum returns to Steubenville for Super Tuesday
Rick Santorum is making his way back to Steubenville, officials confirmed. A local campaign spokesman commented to NEWS9 Sunday on why Santorum decided to return to the Ohio Valley. "We're ...
View ArticleHand engraver displays art at Cabela's store
Ohio County . Dozens of people stopped to watch Belmont County native Larry Parker as he engraved guns and knives by hand Sunday afternoon. The firearms on display in the Gun Library of ...
View Article2 twisters struck W.Va.; Indiana baby dies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- An Indiana toddler found in a field after violent tornadoes died Sunday after being taken off life support, ending a hopeful tale for survivors in the Midwest and South picking ...
View ArticleBaseball. Marshall Goes Hitless in 5-1 Loss to Wake Forest
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Wake Forest starter Brian Holmes threw a complete game no-hitter as the Demon Deacons completed the two-game series sweep of Marshall Sunday evening with a 5-1 victory at Wake ...
View ArticleEx-cop who served prison time charged with DUI
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A former Montgomery police officer who served prison time for violating the civil rights of an interracial couple was arrested Sunday and accused driving under the influence. ...
View ArticleObama will not hesitate to use force against Iran
WASHINGTON -- President Obama said Sunday he would not hesitate to attack Iran to keep it from getting a nuclear bomb, hoping a forceful assurance will discourage Israel from launching a unilateral ...
View ArticleRick K and the All Nighters to perform
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Rick K and the All Nighters will be performing March 17 at Elks Lodge No. 378, 11063 Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown. The event will kick off with a performance by Kevin Booth, who ...
View ArticleOnline sessions move state toward greater transparency
CHARLESTON (AP) - West Virginians won't have to be at the Capitol this week to keep tabs on the Legislature as the 2012 regular session heads toward its midnight Saturday climax. Anyone with ...
View ArticleTheater festival director announces plays for season
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) announced a new season of plays to a full house at its season preview event Thursday evening. The event, which took place at the ...
View ArticleFatal fire autopsy results pending
MARTINSBURG - An apartment fire Thursday in Berkeley County that resulted in the death of a man remains under investigation by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office. The fire at 92 ...
View ArticleBaby Found in Field After Tornado Dies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - An Indiana toddler found in a field after violent tornadoes died Sunday after being taken off life support, ending a hopeful tale for survivors in the Midwest and South ...
View ArticleHopefuls Ready For Super Tuesday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Republican presidential campaign hurtled toward Super Tuesday contests that could re-shape the nomination battle and shift the direction of the Grand Old Party. Newt ...
View ArticleBlaze Claims Wetzel Man
NEW MARTINSVILLE - A New Martinsville man could not be rescued from an intense house fire and was declared dead at the scene early Sunday. Earl Malson, 74, of 62 Orchard Drive in the Steelton area ...
View ArticlePolice Chief Will Leave Satisfied
WHEELING - Police Chief Robert Matheny said he is leaving his position "satisfied," adding that the Friendly City was the ideal place to fulfill one of his career aspirations. Matheny will ...
View ArticleWyoming mineral tax rates higher than W.Va.
According to a "policy memo" just released by the West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy, Wyoming collected $2.1 billion in taxes from its coal and natural gas operations. West ...
View ArticleProposed special committee would tackle states Internet issues
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View ArticleSenate lawyer built career on public interest
A familiar face in Senate chambers, lawyer Ray Ratliff serves as counsel to the Senate president and played a crucial role in the transitions following Joe Manchin's departure for Washington ...
View ArticleCamp Virgil Tate hopes for new pool
Kerri Wade of the West Virginia University Extension Service surveys the crumbling swimming pool at Camp Virgil Tate near Sissonville. Wade wants to replace the pool, which has been closed since ...
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