Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:41:36 GMT
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A massive tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, killing over 50 people, including children. It also demolished an elementary school and reduced home to piles of splintered wood.
A massive tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, killing over 50 people, including children. It also demolished an elementary school and reduced home to piles of splintered wood.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:44 AM EDT2013-05-21 08:44:41 GMT
Our warmest day of the next week pushes temperatures towards 90 degrees in some places. With the daytime heating, an afternoon/evening thunderstorm exists for the area. The cold front begins to push through
The West Virginia University baseball team remained in Oklahoma following its regular season finale at Oklahoma State. That is because the Big 12 tournament is set to begin Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
Devastating tornadoes just missed the WVU baseball team in Oklahoma. They did their part to help by purchasing clothing and other supplies to hand out to victims. (Photo Courtesy: @WVUBaseball via twitter)
Monday, May 20 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:10:53 GMT
There's already been one close call in Arden when three people were stranded in the Tygart Valley River, and the Barbour County Sheriff's Department hopes that's as bad as it gets this year.
There's already been one close call in Arden when three people were stranded in the Tygart Valley River, and the Barbour County Sheriff's Department hopes that's as bad as it gets this year.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:50:08 GMT
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:11:12 GMT
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:21:57 GMT
LAWRENCE MESSINA,Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing
est Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing a new leader will help set the stage for 2014, when Republicans aim to wipe out the Democrats' ebbing majority.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:36:47 GMT
LAWRENCE MESSINA,Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix for its 150th birthday, the commission overseeing the sesquicentennial activities
West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix for its 150th birthday, the commission overseeing the sesquicentennial activities announced Saturday.
CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia Tax Commissioner Craig Griffith plans to return to the private sector.
Griffith told media outlets that he has enjoyed leading the tax department. But it's time to step down.
Griffith has served as tax commissioner since 2010. He's been with the tax department since 2007.
The Ethics Commission will have to approve Griffith's plan to take a job in the private sector. State ethics laws prohibit public officials from seeking jobs with businesses or firms that they or their department regulate.
Griffith requested an exemption from the rule earlier this month. Ethics Commission Executive Director Theresa Kirk approved a temporary exemption. The commission is scheduled to vote on a full exemption at its December meeting.