With one death already reported, West Virginia wildlife officials are urging hunters to use a harness and other safety measures when they hunt from a tree stand. Lt. Tim Coleman of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says nine …
At least three buildings in Alexandria, Va., have sustained heavy damage from former Hurricane Sandy. Virginia State Police say three buildings have roofs that were partially torn off by the wind. One building is a garden-style apartment building that has …
A science panel says it has found probable links between high cholesterol in mid-Ohio Valley residents and their exposure to a chemical used by a DuPont plant in West Virginia. The C8 Science Panel released its final report Monday on …
A Parkersburg, W. Va., insurance agent faces charges of defrauding clients through a scheme that included phony companies and policies. U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin says a federal grand jury indicted 53-year-old Lloyd B. Carr on 35 counts. The charges issued …
On the same day West Virginia officials unveiled plans for a statewide safety awareness campaign, a young girl suffered a broken leg and foot when she was struck by a motorist while crossing the street after getting off a school …
BrickStreet Insurance is still the dominant workers’ compensation insurer in West Virginia, despite competition from more than 200 other companies. The Legislature created BrickStreet in 2005 to replace what had been a state-run system. It spun off as a private …
West Virginia officials are planning a safety awareness campaign targeting texting while driving. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is scheduled to launch the campaign Wednesday at the Capitol. A new state law bans texting and handheld cellphone use while driving. It …
The West Virginia Supreme Court will debut a business court division next month. Chief Justice Robin Davis announced Tuesday the new system for business-related lawsuits will start on Oct. 10. Davis says the court will focus on complex issues that …
West Virginia regulators are inspecting commercial vehicle brakes at interstate weight stations this week as part of an effort to raise driver awareness about safety. The safety inspections by Public Service Commission enforcement officers will be conducted at weigh stations …
Lawyers for the widows of two men killed in a 2006 mine fire want the state Supreme Court to declare that federal mine safety inspectors can be held legally liable when workers die as a result of their negligence. A …