Virginia man dies in rafting accident on Lower Gauley River
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:32:21 -0700
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. -- Authorities are investigating the death of a Virginia man in a rafting accident in West Virginia.Media outlets report that 45-year-old Darrin Rennee of Chesapeake, Va., was ejected from a commercial raft near Lower Mash rapids on...

Alpha mine rescue teams show their commitment to mine safety
Sun, 20 May 2012 02:07:53 -0700
Members of the Alpha Natural Resources Brooks Run South Mine Rescue Team are shown here studying a problem at the recent West Virginia Alliance Mine Rescue Skills Competition in Beaver. From left to right: James Greer, Joe Wyatt, Travis Grimmett and David Boothe.

Two West Virginia Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Mon, 07 May 2012 11:01:00 -0700
West Virginia’s top two youth volunteers of the year, Emily Brown, 16, of Elkview and Katherine Deem, 13, of Leon, were honored in the nation’s capital last night for their outstanding volunteer service during the presentation of The 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

Construction Underway for New Sheetz in Clarksburg
Fri, 18 May 2012 12:55:10 -0700
Another Sheetz is coming to north central West Virginia.

West Virginia chooses Presidential & Congressional nominees
Tue, 08 May 2012 03:56:35 -0700
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia voters are set to pick presidential nominees and decide whether some of the state's congressional delegation will be around to seek re-election in November. U.S.

Va. man dies in rafting accident on W.Va. river
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:55:42 -0700
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) - Authorities are investigating the death of a Virginia man in a rafting accident in West Virginia. Media outlets report that 45-year-old Darrin Rennee of Chesapeake, Va., was ejected from a commercial raft near Lower Mash r...

Car driver killed in crash with bus
Wed, 02 May 2012 21:40:42 -0700
MARTINSBURG - West Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a car and school bus on Interstate 81 in the Eastern Panhandle.The crash occurred early Wednesday near the Tabler Station Road exit.State Police say the driver of the...

Car driver dead, 6 students hurt in I-81 bus crash
Wed, 02 May 2012 07:51:59 -0700
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- West Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a school bus, a car and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in the Eastern Panhandle.Media outlets say the crash occurred early this morning near the Tabler St...

Motorist cited for Thursday crash
Sun, 20 May 2012 13:31:54 -0700
A woman whose vehicle collided with a motorcycle was issued a citation for failure to yield following the accident.

Jackknifed truck blocks Turnpike traffic
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:02:40 -0700
Emergency crews responded to the scene of an accident involving a truck that jackknifed on the West Virginia Turnpike at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, a dispatcher said.The accident occurred three miles south of the Standard exit in Kanawha County, he said. At 9:30 ...