News Staff A new report from the environmental group Appalachian Voices says the cleanup and reclamation of coal mines in seven states will cost billions. West Virginia and Kentucky have the largest bills coming due, and it could cost almost six-billion-dollars. Less than half of that is covered with existing bonds.
The state Board of Education is approving a plan allowing virtual charter schools and the creation of the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board. Both components were approved by the legislature in an updated charter schools measure earlier this year.
A former Marshall University football player was killed in a car crash in Virginia. Twenty-four-year-old Jaquan Yulee lost control of his vehicle and flipped on its top. Yulee was set to make a comeback after a neck injury in 2019.
Ohio University is trying to bolster enrollment. Most West Virginia residents are now eligible for in-state tuition at Ohio University campuses beginning this year. To qualify a student must have been a legal resident of West Virginia for the previous twelve-months and complete the West Virginia Tuition Reciprocity Application.
State police are investigating a shooting in Boone County. Troopers responded to a domestic situation in Nellis and arrest 24-year-old William Kinder for shooting and killing his father.
The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is investigating the possible misuse of funds. An employee made allegations that involve the misuse of the employee relations fund. Employees contribute to the fund for Christmas parties and other events where public money can’t be used. It appears to county funds were involved.
Lincoln County EMS is looking to replace six of its nine ambulances. EMS Director Trish Watson told WCHS TV all but two have more than 200,000 miles on them. A few weeks ago they had five trucks break down and that left the agency with only four, which doesn’t cover its needs. Lincoln County doesn’t … Read more
A Cabell County facility is the first in West Virginia to start growing medical marijuana. A company called Trulieve was the first to start planting just last week after getting approval from the Cabell County Board of Health last year. The company operates in Lesage at the HADCO Business Park on Fraziers Lane off of … Read more
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said he will oppose OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan, arguing that West Virginia would get shorted in settlement money. Purdue’s plan to reorganize into a new entity that helps combat the U.S. opioid epidemic got a big boost last week as 15 states that had previously opposed the … Read more
Renovations for the outdoor plaza at the Mountain Health Arena in Huntington have been completed. The arena had a ribbon cutting ceremony this week celebrating the new outdoor area. The $2 million project was made possible by a land and water conservation grant in addition to a bond issuance. City officials say they hope the … Read more