West Virginia honors former Gov Cecil Underwood memorial service
Memorial services in Charleston honor Cecil Underwood 86 former governor and longtime public figure. Attendees included Gov Joe Manchin Senator Jay Rockefeller and Rep Shelley Moore Capito. Underwood donated his body to Marshall University medical school. two grave markers will honor him and his wife in Tyler and Calhoun counties.
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West Virginia counties face tech fee cuts in health network
West Virginia health departments must fund computer and network costs after the DHHR ends free equipment and support. The move could total 350000 dollars this year and may reduce state funding by three units if unpaid. Officials warn of burden and possible network withdrawal while seeking legislative aid.
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West Virginia to switch to 10 digit dialing with 681 code
West Virginians must dial 10 digits from March due to the new 681 area code. Carolyn Barr notes 40 percent still use seven digits in calls routed through Lewisburg Logan and Parkersburg. Older residents may face issues with security systems and speed dial during the transition.
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High Court rejects Massey West Virginia dispute
The Supreme Court declined to hear Massey Energy Co. v Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, leaving intact a 260 million verdict including 100 million punitive damages from a contract dispute. Jury found Massey and a subsidiary reneged on coal supply contracts, with Wheeling-Pitt now under Russia's Severstal.
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Raleigh man charged with killing child
Raleigh County deputies arrested 44 year old Gary Wayne Garretson at his Coal City home after a shotgun accident during a game with his 3 year old son. The child died from a gunshot to the face and Garretson remains in the Southern Regional Jail on a 500000 dollar bond awaiting counsel.
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Virginia fall fire season ends with 304 acres burned
The Virginia fall fire season concluded after 47 days with 67 fires scorching 304 acres. By contrast the spring season saw over 26,000 acres burned across 1,244 fires, with director John Miller attributing the milder season to wetter weather.
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