Arch Coal Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in St Louis
Arch Coal Inc filed for Chapter 11 protection in U S Bankruptcy Court in St Louis as part of a court supervised restructuring. CEO John W Eaves says the move solidifies Arch's financial position and strengthens its balance sheet amid a shrinking coal market. Arch is West Virginia's second largest coal producer with Alpha Natural Resources Walter Energy Patriot Coal among peers seeking protection previously.
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Mercer County woman tied to two armed robberies
Police arrest a Mercer County woman suspected in two armed robberies. Detained at 10 p.m. Sunday, the suspect fled on foot from a West Virginia State Police detachment in Princeton before being located by authorities.
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Welfare drug testing bill passes committee in Charleston
The Joint Committee on Health and Human Resources approved a WV bill to test welfare recipients for drugs. It requires DHHR to prove reasonable suspicion before testing and to cover initial costs, with further tests paid after a positive screen.
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New trial date set for mother charged with child neglect
Mercer County case centers on Christina Lynn Bolin 21 charged with child neglect resulting in serious injury to her five month old son. Bolin appeared before Circuit Court Judge William Sadler for a pretrial hearing after a postponed start due to awaiting psychological evaluation results. Bolin’s co defendant Billy White 27 faces similar charges and remains jailed at Southern Regional in Beaver. The trial now scheduled for February 16 and Bolin remains free on bond. Earlier rulings separated their trials and covered a May 2014 police statement by White.
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Governor Tomblin to appoint Democrat to Senate vacancy
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin agrees to appoint a Democrat to fill the Ninth District Senate vacancy after a court petition from the state Democratic chair. The move follows Daniel Hall’s party switch in 2014 and resignation for a lobbying role, with Tomblin citing timing and adherence to the election date.
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