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Two Harts men have been charged with breaking and entering, grand larceny, transferring and receiving stolen property, destruction of property and fraudulent schemes in connection with an alleged burglary on ...
Legislators mull Professional Employer Organizations
“So that company writes one check to the PEO, who would cover all aspects of the employees”
An emergency rule is coming in mid-June to govern how Professional Employer Organizations align with workers' compensation coverage, but other issues affecting them don't end there. via Register-herald.com
Massey Miner Dies in W.Va. Accident
A Massey Energy employee has been killed in a work-related accident. Massey spokesman Jeff Gillenwater says the man, who worked for the company's Mass Transport, died Thursday while trying to free a ... via International Business Times
National child obesity program to start
“You do have a problem with childhood obesity, and everyone knows it”
When acting Surgeon General Steven Galson surveys the growing problem of childhood obesity, he sees "a national catastrophe." That's why he came to West Virginia, which has the unhappy distinction of having the ... via The Times West Virginian
Phone book's government listings in need of update
The listing of government officials will be updated in time for next year's 2009 phone book. via Lincoln Journal
An American flag, which was flown over the United States Military Academy at West Point, along with a certificate of authenticity, was presented to Merle Lucas of Pleasant View on February 21, 2008. via Lincoln Journal
The president and vice president of Lincoln County High School's Future Farmers of America chapter greeted Agriculture Commissioner Gus R. Douglass on his arrival at the school last week. via Lincoln Journal
Cosmetology, barber state fees stalled for decades
Delegate Jim Morgan , who represents a portion of Lincoln County, explained that some state fees for cosmetologists and barbers have not been increased in three decades. via Lincoln Journal
Local resident jailed over gas drive-off
“This officer patrolled the local areas and observed a vehicle matching that descrip tion driving on Route 44 at Monaville”
Gas prices are high and have gone up lately. Police arrested one local man after report ed gas drive off recently. via Logan Banner
Bill would legalize - real' fireworks again
“Kids get injured doing other things. They get injured playing football. They get injured playing basketball. Parents are just going to have start being parents when they know their children are going out and buying these fireworks.”
Bang! Zoom! Kapow! That's not a familiar part of the old "Batman" television series in mind here, but the real-life sound of what West Virginias may hear - legally - if a new fireworks bill becomes law. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Several topics discussed at Chapmanville council meeting
During their regular monthly meeting, the Chapmanville Town Council received a request from Municipal Judge Estel Murray to approve two ordinances. via Logan Banner
Lincoln gets $200k for Upper Harts project
“I believe all of these people have joined us in working hard to move West Virginia forward.”
Lincoln County commissioners were in Charleston last week to receive a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant from Govrener Joe Manchin. via Lincoln Journal
“He ordered the clerk to open the register and showed her a knife he had up his sleeve”
By J.D. CHARLES, Staff Writer Published: Friday, February 1, 2008 5:14 AM CST Local deputies cleared two older crimes recently according to law enforcement reports. via Logan Banner
USA - Boone senator declares war on sugary school snacks
Boone senator declares war on sugary school snacks in W.Va.Mannix PorterfieldRegister-Herald Reporter CHARLESTON - ' Rotting teeth and bulging stomachs tell Sen. via UK Against Fluoridation
The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia - Boone senator declares...
“CHARLESTON - Rotting teeth and bulging stomachs tell Sen. Ron Stollings that something is terribly wrong with the West Virginia diet.”
The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia - Boone senator declares war on sugary school snacks in W.Va. The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia - Boone senator declares war on sugary school snacks in ... via Fluoride News Tracker
Candidates file for upcoming election
“We have had several people come in so far”
By J.D. CHARLES, Staff Writer Published: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 5:45 AM CST Circuit Court Judges Roger Perry and Eric O'Briant filed to run for office again on Monday, along with local attorneys Joe ... via Logan Banner
Police make violent crimes arrests
Local law enforcement officers say the cold winter months have seen an increase in crimes related to violence including domestic assaults and arrest reports seem to back that up. via Logan Banner
West Virginia Lawmakers Urged to Ignore Asbestos Proposal
A leading expert on the way West Virginia's courts handle asbestos claims urged legislators Sunday to avoid proposed changes to the system. via Insurance Journal West
Despite increased security measures an area convenience store was robbed a third time this month over the weekend. via Logan Banner
The case of Megan Williams, a Charleston woman who was allegedly held hostage, beaten, raped and tortured over several days at a Big Creek trailer, made national headlines. via Logan Banner