Tech Center honored by state Nov 11, 2009
For the News Tribune CHARLESTON, W.Va ... Superintendent of Schools Skip Hackworth, Tech Center director Scott Staley and assistant principal Toi Hebden were in Charleston Monday for the announcement of the honors. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
W.Va.'s Devine, Brown Should be Ready for Cincy Nov 10, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- West Virginia coach Bill Stewart says sore ankles shouldn't keep running back Noel Devine and quarterback Jarrett Brown from playing at unbeaten Cincinnati. (W-USA News, DC)
Tech at its BCS peak? Nov 10, 2009
Charleston Southern (not to be confused with Charleston Western. Troy (not to be confused with Sparta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Houston in the Big East? (Yesterday) Nov 10, 2009
Howard Swint, Charleston, W.Va. DUNLAP: Houston. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PoG; WVU - Mountain State Nov 10, 2009
He grabbed six rebounds, blocked two shots and snared a steal in 19 minutes of action, and although he won't play again until the exhibition game against Charleston, showed that he has the ability to help on both ends of the floor. "I think he has the talent to be an all-first team Big East selection," Huggins said in assessing his talent. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Butler case held to next term Nov 9, 2009
The auditor indicated that everything he had was somewhere in the state auditor's office in Charleston, he said, adding that when he called that office, they assured me the stuff was there; they just have to find the person who has it. Courrier said he also has a computer disk with information on the case gathered by the West Virginia State Police, but he had been unable to open it on his computer. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Preparing For Launch Nov 9, 2009
While Kilicli will be available to play in the MSU game and a later contest against the University of Charleston (W.Va. because both are exhibitions, the head coach even seemed frustrated by that fact. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Greatest Generation: Veterans recall WWII service Nov 8, 2009
Another 100 veterans also traveled from Charleston on the same day. These members of the Greatest Generation began the day at 6 a.m. with preparations for the flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
CONFERENCE CAPSULES Nov 5, 2009
Even with only two starters back, College of Charleston could make a run at the title with 6-2 junior G Andrew Goudelock leading a solid backcourt. The rest of the league is glad to see Stephen Curry gone from Davidson, which has no returning starter who scored more than eight points per game. (USA Today -- Sports)
Women's hoops Nov 4, 2009
Opens: Nov. 13 vs. College of Charleston. 6. (USA Today -- Sports)
Young QBs Have Picked Apart W.Va.'s Defense Nov 4, 2009
Young QBs Have Picked Apart W.Va. Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (W-USA News, DC)
No. 16 Miami to Host Virginia for Homecoming Nov 4, 2009
The `Canes won the 1996 Carquest Bowl over Virginia, the 1998 Micron PC Bowl over NC State and the 2003 Orange Bowl over FSU before beating Charleston Southern, UCF, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech in the team's inaugural season at its new stadium. UM opened Land Shark Stadium in 2009 with a 33-17 win over No. 14 Georgia Tech on Sept. 17 followed by victories over No. 8 Oklahoma (21-20 on Oct.3) and FAMU (48-16 on Oct. 10) and most recently an overtime loss to Clemson (37-40 on Oct. 24). (Hurricanesports.com)
W.Va. crash victim identified as Kearneysville man Nov 4, 2009
The identity of Stephen Ray Torres, 18, of Logans Run Drive was confirmed following an autopsy in Charleston, W.Va. Trooper S.R. Smith of the Charles Town detachment said in a news release. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Coal profits mask lack of U.S. economic activity Nov 4, 2009
-- Coal mining companies from Appalachia to Missouri are seeing plenty of rebounding demand, just not here at home. Fresh from reporting third-quarter earnings, coal producers say booming Asian economies are increasingly hungry for energy even as the hardest-hit mining regions in the U.S. see little prospect for a comeback in coming months. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Questions emerge over W.Va. gamecock group Nov 3, 2009
(11-02) 14:41 PST Charleston, W.Va ... Associated Press staff writers Julie Carr Smyth and Stephen Majors in Columbus, Ohio, and Tom Breen in Charleston contributed to this report ... gamecock group Articles (11-02) 14:41 PST Charleston, W.Va. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
2009 Beacon Award Winners Nov 2, 2009
Other West Virginias Take A Veteran To School Day Campaign West Virginia Cable Telecommunications Assn. Charleston, WV. Business to Business Communications. (Multichannel News)
* Coal country center of US battle over emission rules Nov 2, 2009
AFP, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA Monday, Nov 02, 2009, Page 7. Coal super-powers China, India and the US are set to dominate world climate talks next month, but even in the heartland of US coal there are doubts their re-branded fuel can be part of the solution. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Consol cited for training violation in 2008 death Nov 2, 2009
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration says a lack of conclusive evidence made it impossible to figure out what happened to Mark McIntyre. The veteran foreman was inspecting barges by himself at the processing plant for Consol s McElroy Mine in Marshall County on Dec. 30. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
USF-WVU: Notes from the Press Box Nov 1, 2009
His other two 100 yard games came against and Charleston Southern. -K is only the third player in the Big East this season to be perfect in field goals with three or more attempts. (PittInsiders.com)
Daniels guides South Florida past West Virginia Nov 1, 2009
Daniels, who took over as the starting quarterback when Matt Grothe suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a September 19 game against Charleston Southern, completed 13-of-26 passes for 232 yards and also rushed for 104 yards on 14 carries. Carlton Mitchell had five receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown for the Bulls (6-2, 2-2 Big East), who snapped a two-game skid. (ABC 7 News, DC)
USF-WVU: Notes from the Press Box Oct 31, 2009
His other two 100 yard games came against and Charleston Southern. -K is only the third player in the Big East this season to be perfect in field goals with three or more attempts. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Lewis Brisbois Sets Up Shop in Texas Oct 30, 2009
Soon afterward, it opened a small office in Charleston, W.Va. In 2007, Lewis Brisbois opened offices in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Law.com)
Bits and Bytes: WVU - USF Oct 30, 2009
While the Bull offense is averaging more than 30 points per game, it piled up 168 of its points to date against four teams with substandard defenses (Wofford, Western Kentucky, Charleston Southern and Syracuse. In games against Florida State, Cincinnati and Pitt, it's averaging just 16 per outing. (BlueGoldNews.com)
ISP National Affiliates Oct 30, 2009
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: Miami at Wake Forest - ACC OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: Miami at Wake Forest Affiliates to carry October 31 broadcast. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Altruistic W.Va. Hunters Solicit Churches Oct 30, 2009
Hunters Solicit Churches - CBS News. Hunters Solicit Churches. (CBS News -- US)
Woman ruled incompetent to stand trial in husband's slaying Oct 28, 2009
The evaluations, completed by Ralph S. Smith Jr. and Rosemary L. Smith of Charleston, W.Va. were requested by the state, Games-Neely said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
W.Va., Ohio Reps Form Ohio River Caucus Oct 27, 2009
Ohio Reps Form Ohio River Caucus. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Symposium to honor New York Times reporter, examine digital journalism Oct 27, 2009
SU will honor Toner's life on Tuesday with the "Robin Toner Symposium: Honoring the Life and Work of a "Reporter's Reporter" at 1 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Toner began her political reporting career in West Virginia at The Charleston Daily Mail before moving south to work at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She joined The New York Times in 1985 and covered five presidential elections, including serving as lead reporter for the... (Daily Orange, NY)
This Week in iReport: Flu shots, tutors Oct 25, 2009
Four-legged tutor: Jennifer Sias introduced us to , a registered therapy dog in Charleston, West Virginia. Bailey and her owner, Jim Wilmoth, go to schools and libraries so children can read to her. (CNN)
W.Va. convict says ’07 torture case was real Oct 24, 2009
Frankie Brewster told WCHS-TV in Charleston that multiple crimes were committed against Megan Williams during the attack in rural Logan County, about 50 miles south of Charleston. An attorney representing Williams said Wednesday that she is now recanting statements incriminating Brewster, her son Bobby, and five others. (Boston Globe)
Convicted woman says W.Va. torture case was real Oct 24, 2009
Sharpton addressed a rally in Charleston and donated $1,000 to Williams' family as a Christmas gift ... Frankie Brewster told WCHS-TV in Charleston on Friday that she and six others committed a multitude of crimes against Megan Williams, who has since moved to Ohio. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Woman in W.Va. Torture Case: I Lied Oct 22, 2009
Megan Williams, 20, of Charleston, W.Va ... The assaults occurred in September 2007 at a trailer in a rural area of Logan County, about 50 miles from Charleston ... Sharpton addressed a rally in Charleston a month later. (CBS News)
Woman in racial torture case recants Oct 22, 2009
Police said the assaults occurred at a trailer owned by Frankie Brewster in a rural area about 50 miles from Charleston, W.Va. Williams was rescued after an anonymous caller alerted authorities. (Boston Globe)
UConn Students In Day Of Silence For Slain Player Oct 21, 2009
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Family Of Slain UConn Player Confident Of Arrest Oct 21, 2009
UConn Team Gets Back To Work After Fatal Stabbing - Sports News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current conditions for local cities. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Governor gives $240,000 to Rails to Trails Oct 21, 2009
Mayor Butch Armentrout returned from Charleston with the word and hopes that the project will be engineered this winter and ready to move forward this spring. Manchin awarded 25 grants. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
West Virginia DL Berry arrested in bar incident Oct 21, 2009
West Virginia Mountaineers DL Scooter Berry arrested in bar incident - ESPN. Updated: October 20, 2009, 5:40 PM ET. (ESPN -- College Football)
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: Florida State at North Carolina Oct 20, 2009
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates:Florida State at North Carolina. Little Rock (Conway). (Theacc.com)
Freeze Warnings Include Parts of Va., Maryland Oct 19, 2009
Freezes are expected across much of West Virginia, from Boone and Logan counties in the southern coalfields to Charleston to the Eastern Panhandle. Freezing also is expected in the Shenandoah Valley and Potomac Highlands. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Two ways of viewing UGAs win over Vandy Oct 19, 2009
Two ways of viewing UGA s win over Vandy. 12:36 pm October 18, 2009, by Bill King. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Colin Dunlap's West Virginia football chat transcript (Yesterday) Oct 16, 2009
send it to: Gov. Joe Manchin III Charleston, W.Va. wvmule: True or False: WVU has the most talent on their roster than anyone else in the Big East. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Commission 2-1 for wind farm Oct 15, 2009
Commission President Wayne Spiggle, however, asked his fellow officials to postpone any decision until after the PSC holds the evidentiary hearing scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26 in Charleston. I believe the evidentiary hearings will bring out significant information, he said, implying that he apparently questions the impact the wind turbines might have on the migratory path of eagles and other birds. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Balance equals wins for WVU (Yesterday) Oct 14, 2009
Mike Flowers, Charleston, W.Va. DUNLAP: This one is easy -- balance. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Raucous Pro-Coal Crowds Pack Mining Hearings Oct 14, 2009
Some opponents left the meeting in Charleston, rather than try to fight the uproar. "Since clearly the people running this operation are happy with one side being silent, I will not attempt," said Mary Wildfire, a surface mining opponent who decided to leave. (ABC News -- Wire)
Army Opponents Update Oct 14, 2009
Sep 05 Robert Morris W 14-13 Sep 19 at James Madison L 16-44 Sep 26 at Richmond L 28-38 Oct 03 Gardner-Webb L 23-27 Oct 10 at Coastal Carolina L 6-20 Oct 17 Stony Brook Oct 24 at Presbyterian Oct 31 Charleston Southern Nov 07 at Liberty Nov 14 at Army Nov 21 Old Dominion. North Texas Record: 1-4. (ArmySports.com)
Pro-coal crowds pack hearings Oct 14, 2009
A group of coal miners and supporters wait outside of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hearing about the proposed suspension of a permitting process for surface mines in six Appalachian states held at the Civic Center in Charleston, W.Va ... "We need to look at each permit to fill in valleys and bury streams individually." Some opponents left the meeting in Charleston, rather than try to fight the uproar ... Most of what the corps said was a turnout of 4,800 in Pikeville and Charleston, however,... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Americans hang up for their 'Right to Dry' Oct 13, 2009
Frankie Nevins and Debbie Schlotzhauer send greetings from Charleston Tea Plantation -- "beautiful, interesting, a must visit if you haven't been. Dinner at Bubba Gump's was great. Evelyn Casey is being a 'good girl.' There are 56 of us on the motor coach!". Speaking of "must sees," Pat and Wayne Fuller , of North Augusta, nominate the New River Gorge (National River) Bridge in West Virginia. (The Augusta Chronicle)
How to Statistically Dominate a Game and Still Lose by 18 Oct 13, 2009
The competition hasn't exactly been top-notch (Wofford, Western Kentucky, Charleston Southern, a struggling Florida State and Syracuse), but that will change this week with Cincinnati. West Virginia and Miami-Florida are still on the docket as well. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Officials eye priority projects for Mineral Day Oct 13, 2009
With the theme for the trip to Charleston to be focused on Piedmont native and world-renown musician Don Redman, Ed McDonald, of the Mineral County Historical Society, stated, I have a work in progress concerning Redman s music ... Redman will be inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in November, and historical materials that will be on display for that happening may be borrowed to use during events as locals converge on Charleston. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Reality TV chef Jamie Oliver has W.Va town on edge Oct 13, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Wind funds eyed for judicial annex Oct 12, 2009
Spiggle also noted that Burgess, speaking at the Elk Garden meeting, referred to an active wind lobby in Charleston. It is possible, the commissioner said, that the wind industry might eventually prevail upon the Legislature to reduce the tax on wind turbines, which would also undermine local tax revenue To address such concerns, the county is currently negotiating with WindForce to establish a minimum tax in the event that revenue from the project declines significantly, for any reason. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Smoking bans slow to filter in for some areas Oct 11, 2009
Last month, Nitro city officials announced they were looking into the possibility of splitting from the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and joining with the Putnam County Health Department because of the ban. Across the country, though, restrictions on smoking are expanding not just into formerly impregnable strongholds like bars, but to outdoor locations like parks and beaches. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Fattest city in U.S. braces for reality TV show Oct 10, 2009
Fattest city in U.S. braces for reality TV show - Diet and nutrition- msnbc. Fattest city in U.S. braces for reality TV show. (MSNBC -- Health)
Fat City: Town Braces for TV Show Depiction Oct 10, 2009
SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. Friday, October 9, 2009 3:55 AM. (Newsmax)
W. Va. Town Has Beef With Jamie Oliver Oct 10, 2009
Town Has Beef With Jamie Oliver - CBS News. Town Has Beef With Jamie Oliver. (CBS News -- US)
Hunters best insurance against deer collisions Oct 9, 2009
Roadway run-ins - Outdoors/hunting - ESPN. Updated: October 8, 2009, 5:23 PM ET. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Byrd announces $113M for W.Va. Oct 9, 2009
Byrd announces $113M for W.Va. - Keyser, WV - Mineral Daily News-Tribune. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
The Silver-Haired Legislators in Charleston ahead of 2010 session Oct 9, 2009
The Silver-Haired Legislators recently ended a three-day session in Charleston by meeting in the House Chamber and voting on eight position papers to prepare the way for the presentation of approved papers to the West Virginia Legislature in the January 2010 session. A delegation of 91 senior citizens, selected by their peers in four regions across the state, gathered at the Ramada Inn in South Charleston for the opening meetings of the 28th Silver-Haired Legislature convention and to view a... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Fat City, W.Va., Town Braces For TV Show Oct 9, 2009
Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver Taking Aim At Charleston Obesity. TOM BREEN, Associated Press Writer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Official: Wind farm will generate $11 million over 25 years Oct 8, 2009
Later this month, the PSC will again review the project through a days-long evidentiary hearing in Charleston. The PSC has until Jan. 11 to decide whether to approve the project. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Feds: Biker gang plotted to kill rivals Oct 7, 2009
Feds: Biker gang plotted to kill, extort rivals. Indictment alleges Pagans sought to consolidate power in eastern U.S.. (MSNBC -- Crime)
American Eagle adds service in W. Virginia Oct 7, 2009
s regional affiliate said on Tuesday it will begin nonstop jet service between in Charleston, W.Va. and (ORD) on Tuesday. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Tigers set for another season with high hopes Oct 7, 2009
Dec. 19 vs. College of Charleston. Dec. 22 vs. Western Carolina. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
W.Va. diverts more child support to poor Oct 6, 2009
diverts more child support to poor - Somerset - Daily American. West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington are among the states taking advantage of changes in federal law that encourage states to stop using the money to reimburse state and federal welfare services and instead use it to help poor families get back on their feet. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
West Va. Coach Wants Turnovers Stopped Oct 5, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- West Virginia coach Bill Stewart wants something done about the Mountaineers' leaky offense. (W-USA News, DC)
