“2010 Review” |
| Posted: 01 Jan 2011 09:03 PM PST January 1 — VA clinic to locate near Lewisburg; expected to open in late summer, early fall. 2 — Mine deaths hit record low in 2009. 3 — Rahall hopes Hobet mine permit will help break "logjam." 4 — CDC says people need to continue protecting themselves against flu. 5 — Meteorologists predict snow throughout the week. 6 — Ronceverte cable company sold for $25,000 to help fund new library. 7 — Ground broken for newest portion of Z-Way. 8 — Raleigh County schools forced to extend first semester due to snow. 9 — West Virginia government must now find additional $145 million for its additional pension funds. 10 — West Virginia leaders feel strain of budget constraints. Democratic majority in both chambers prepares to continue with policies. 11 — Gene Spadaro Center, Mount Hope, Juvenile center may be shifted to DHHR. 12 — Area schools struggle with snow days. Superintendent says legislature needs to address school year. 13 — Police recognized for highway safety efforts. Sgt. F.D. Shelton with Beckley City Police named officer of the year. 14 — Gov. Manchin sees West Virginia as prosperous in State of the State address. 15 — Sen. Jay Rockefeller hears health care concerns. 16 — Governor seeks to cut video lottery machines, permanently remove 1,500 lottery machines from bars and clubs. 17 — Finance chair readying for leaner budget. Government cutting back could cause shrinking payroll, but not direct layoffs. 18 — Real estate property and foreclosures in pension remain low. 19 — An attempt to help cities deal with abandoned structures brought in West Virginia Municipal court. 20 — Highways chief says there won't be enough potential traffic on new highways. Don't look for more toll roads in southern West Virginia. 21 — Opening of new Great Eastern Trail System for hikers will impact area economy. 22 — Gov. Manchin asks for expansion of Parkways for future tolls. Higher construction costs, less revenue force administration to consider more paid highways. 23 — Ronald Legg, 53, of Beckley, was sentenced to five to 25 years in prison for the 2007 attempted murder of his wife and the stabbing of his daughter. 24 — Sen. Randy White seeks answers to dropout problems; one in five students in West Virginia drops out. 25 — The Coalfields Expressway and water will boost Wyoming County's economic future. Officials hope to bring potable water to every resident. 26 — Flooding ravages Greenbrier County. Summers residents brace for high waters. 27 — Cleanup begins as floodwaters recede. 28 — Obama's State of the Union declares job growth as his top priority. 29 — Bill makes animal fighting a felony in the state. 30 — Work to begin on turnpike turnaround gates. Contractor begins preliminary work on first of four emergency gates that allow police to divert traffic into opposite lane when accident occurs. 31 — Memorial held for Ghent blast victims; 40 people attend ceremony. February 1 — West Virginia moves ahead with cuts despite solid revenue. 2 — Measure proposed to increase Parkways Authority by two members to bestow new bonding capacity to oversee toll collections elsewhere in the state. 3 — House passes bill outlawing cell phone use, texting while driving; proposal to advance to Senate. 4 — Gov. Manchin sits down with President Obama to defend coal, but doesn't get a pledge to get stalled mining permits to be approved. 5 — West Virginia Turnpike is braced for test of its improved emergency plan with this weekend's predicted storm. 6 — Manchin urges people not to get on highways due to snow. 7 — Changes in West Virginia's criminal code would impose briefer prison terms as means of easing crowded conditions. 8 — Out-of-state trafficking of freely prescribed drugs fuels abuse problems. Culprits hop across state lines to get prescription drugs. 9 — Delegate Tom Louisos breaks tradition, agrees to higher taxes on beer to finance drug treatment program. 10 — Beckley sets record for January with 40.9 inches of snow. 11 — Blizzard conditions, high winds hit West Virginia; winds gust as high as 45 mph. 12 — Manchin eyes Rainy Day Fund to help cost of dealing with snowstorm. 13 — Manchin's effort to extend a break to West Virginia businesses on taxes for new equipment has cleared a hurdle. 14 — Obama's pledge to form commission to explore clean coal has inspired West Virginia lawmakers to take him at his word and work directly with administration. 15 — State-appointed Fayette Schools Superintendent Dwight Dials hopes to work with citizens of the county. 16 — State troopers call on Senate to approve bill which would allow police to take drivers with licenses suspended for multiple unpaid fines directly to magistrate court. 17 — State agencies report on response to storms. Emergency planners should have mobilized National Guard two days in advance to December's snowstorm. 18 — Energy bill sent to Senate to remove ban of nuclear power. Takes first step in helping West Virginia play a major role in U.S. energy future. 19 — Plan would raise retirement age to 60 for county school boards and other government workers. They would get a break on what they pay for retiree benefits. 20 — Last of 17 service members aboard U.S. Navy helicopter that crashed on the Randolph/Pocahontas line were extracted. None sustained life-threatening injuries. 21 — Gov. Manchin touts his proposal to accord businesses a tax break on new equipment. 22 — Mabscott Mayor Wayne Houck agrees to not be paid for other positions he holds after ethics committee told town to make changes. 23 — Retiree costs likely to be tackled in special session. 24 — National Weather Service calls for closer work with highways officials in coping with emergencies. 25 — Schools sue state over retiree costs; 50 out of 55 counties file challenge to PEIA measure. 26 — Judiciary panel OKs appeals court plan. 27 — Blizzard shuts down state roads. 28 — Chile struck by strong earthquake, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, measuring 8.8 magnitude. March 1 — 70-year-old Richard Wolfe of Sophia climbs Mount Kilimanjaro. 2 — West Virginia jobless fund sinks below $100 million. 3 — Forecasters say winter's grip may be weakening. 4 — Majority Leader Truman Chafin forced to abandon his bid for flat $1 toll for motorists living in four counties touching West Virginia turnpike. 5 — Lawmakers seek two-year delay in EPA environmental rules. Rules would throw West Virginians out of work. 6 — Rader Taze Lafferty, 50, teacher at Greenbrier West, charged with sexually abusing a 17-year-old student. 7 — Cell phone legislation on outs again; panel cuts cell phone portion from bill. 8 — Endangered buildings in Lewisburg and Ansted to be preserved. 9 — Former Fayette County sheriff's deputy and fire department president accused of pocketing $374,000 in fire funds. 10 — House panel cuts out laser surgery by optometrists. 11 — State Supreme Court votes 3-2 to hear appeal of Rodney Jason Berry, 27, of Minden, convicted in Raleigh County Circuit Court for 2006 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her friend. 12 — House budget plan restores cuts proposed by Manchin. 13 — House extends lawsuit immunity to Boy Scouts for its facility in Fayette County. This way if scout gets hurt, they can't be sued. 14 — One dead, one missing in deadly deluge of rain. 15 — After floods, people are still searching for a firefighter who went missing during swift water rescue. 16 — Crews still working to reopen major road artery after floods; a section of Airport Road was shut down. 17 — Flood recovery continues. Numerous agencies continue to search for missing firefighter. 18 — Data indicates McDowell is unhealthiest county in West Virginia. 19 — Oak Hill police officer Chris Young shot, but survives after a routine traffic stop. 20 — Crews recover body of Kanawha County firefighter Donald Adkins after flood. 21 — Oak Hill beats Wyoming County East; captures state AA hoops title. 22 — U.S. House gives green light to health care reform. 23 — Rahall sees health care overhaul as pro-life vote. Ban on taxpayer-financed abortions can be enforced. 24 — Massey offers $1 million to help BOE build new Marsh Fork Elementary School. 25 — Raleigh County Memorial Airport to get $2 million in Essential Air Services program. 26 — Manchin vetoes legislation to boost ranks of state troopers; signs bill that outlaws dumping of electronics in landfills. 27 — EPA vetoes water quality permit for West Virginia's largest surface mine, saying it will cause damage to environment. 28 — WVU headed to Final Four after win over Kentucky. 29 — DNR analyzing harsh winter's impact on West Virginia wildlife. Deer and turkey die from poor diets, cold temperatures. 30 — Obama declares disaster for West Virginia's flood-ravaged regions, making federal funding available for those struggling to clean up mess. 31 — DOH taking on pesky potholes; extra $12 million set aside to pay for extensive winter road damage. April 1 — Jim Justice purchases interest in The Resort at Glade Springs. 2 — New EPA rules to limit mountaintop removal. 3 — State's love affair with Mountaineers runs deep as WVU men's basketball team makes it to the Final Four. 4 — Manchin looks at energy diversity, defends state's ongoing commitment to water and wind energy. 5 — Massive explosion rocks Upper Big Branch mine at Montcoal killing 29 and injuring 2. 6 — Rahall says revoking permit was unjustified at Spruce mine in Logan County. 7 — Crews begin drilling into UBB mine to improve air for rescuers. 8 — Rescuers wait for toxic gasses to dissipate as drilling continues. 9 — Working against the clock, mine rescue crews expect to complete rescue and recovery of UBB miners today. 10 — Hope turns into heartache as rescue crews find bodies of the four missing miners. 11 — Mourning our brave miners. 12 — Recovery operations halted due to high levels of toxic gases. 13 — MSHA promises "thorough" mine probe. 14 — Lawmakers expect to have "active" role in probe. Leading the look-see is mine safety expert Davitt McAteer. 15 — Manchin orders mine inspections. Miners observe standdown in honor of blast victims. 16 — Obama orders sweeping review of troubled mines. 17 — Federal inspectors find more than 60 serious safety violations at Massey Energy mine since April 5 explosion. 18 — Seniors becoming savvy to con artists. 19 — Lockdown among Sago lessons used in mine blast. 20 — Obama, Biden to attend miner memorial. 21 — Visitors center project back on track after funding released. Greenbrier Commission finalizes $1 million loan. 22 — MSHA launches surprise mine inspection blitz across U.S. Of the 57 facilities examined following blast, 23 are in West Virginia. 23 — In less than a decade, turnpike should be 90 percent "good"; officials say right now 60 percent of road in "fair to poor" condition. 24 — Officials ignored backlog warnings; backlog of cases now being blamed for thwarting enforcement at mines across the country. 25 — Obama, Biden here today for service. 26 — Thousands honor fallen miners. 27 — Massey officials defend air sampling. Director says there was no indication of a dangerous situation. 28 — Coal miners evacuated after surprise inspection. Officials made more after multiple violations found; Massey disciplines workers. 29 — Atlanta firm awarded contract for Beckley's BIG project. Low bid exceeds budget; project to be scaled back. 30 — Massey reportedly offering $3 million settlements to victims' families. May 1 — Manchin says prevention teams needed in every mine. 2 — Senate minority leader Don Caruth, R-Mercer, succumbs to brain cancer. 3 — Upper Big Branch disaster creeps into West Virginia political races. 4 — Undercover officers key to drug battle. 5 — Raleigh wants coal severance tax in special election. 6 — Coal severance tax bill "off the table." 7 — Feds announce public hearings, comments on UBB. 8 — No bond reduction for suspect in robberies. 9 — Future Marines welcome trials as Annual Statewide Pool Meet held at Woodrow Wilson High School. 10 — Home sweet home. Construction of MSU's new dormitory "looking very good." 11 — Mine disaster hearing set for May 24 in Beckley. 12 — Jarrell beats Waddell for Raleigh BOE seat. 13 — Fayette residents upset over changes to addresses. Officials say area growth to blame. 14 — Patriot Coal's Harris No. 1 shut down after violations not fixed. 15 — Feds conducting criminal probe of mine blast. 16 — More than 1,000 receive diplomas at MSU graduation ceremony. 17 — Flash flooding; forecasters predicting rain through Tuesday. 18 — Flooding continues to frustrate residents; forecasters predicting more rainfall. 19 — Session is a "colossal waste," says AFT leader. American Federation of Teachers says chasing up to $75 million in federal Race to the Top education funding is lost cause. 20 — Special session halted. Lawmakers restart education work June 7. 21 — Lawmakers slam Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship over safety. Blankenship says they are working to fix violations. 22 — Memorial Park will honor UBB coal miners. 23 — Target Red: Decrease seen in running of red lights. 24 — Hearing on UBB disaster today. 25 — A ticking time bomb. Miner recalls conditions at UBB. 26 — Proposed Beckley election changes; council OKs first reading of modification to city's charter to allow for one nonpartisan general election; hearing. Special election still required. 27 — Mine faces shortage of air packs. MSHA to give options to coal mine operators. 28 — UBB blast probe to start Wednesday. 29 — Manchin sees PAC as a way to sell West Virginia. Governor hopes to launch Country Roads political action committee next week. 30 — Independence, Liberty and Woodrow hold graduations. 31 — Group works to preserve cemeteries; Historical Society to host two-day event at Convention Center. June 1 — Historic Pinecrest barn burns. West Virginia mine inspections uncover 128 violations; 51 sites targeted after UBB tragedy. 2 — Mine teams prepare to enter Upper Big Branch; crews will work near surface until borehole is finished. 3 — Education session postponed. Manchin decides to delay work until July interims. 4 — Concert highlights casino's opening. Singer Lionel Richie to perform July 2. 5 — Schools in West Virginia fail to complete 180 instructional days as required by state code. 6 — New River Community and Technical College leaving Higher Education Center. 7 — Health care reform informational forum scheduled June 17. 8 — Turnpike tolls may continue past 2019. 9 — The Greenbrier putting up $25 million to welcome public to inaugural PGA event; concerts to feature Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. 10 — No quick remedy for VFDs with comp woes. Sen. Rockefeller backing effort to stifle EPA. 11 — Senate votes down effort to rein in rules on greenhouse gas. 12 — Subpoenas issued in probe of UBB mine blast. 13 — Storms surge through the area, causing power outages and flash floods. 14 — Flood threat to continue through Wednesday. 15 — Raging floodwaters; Wyoming and McDowell to start recovery process again. Davy is "ground zero" for weekend flooding. 16 — Massey says teams found crack in floor of Upper Big Branch mine; company says crevice could have let methane gas pour in. 17 — Study: Jobs in West Virginia will require little education; no more than high school will be needed by 2018. 18 — Heath care reform focus of local forum. Expedited mine permit process suspended in Appalachia. 19 — USDA offers new hope for regional water system project. Senator seeking state flood task force; delegation joins Manchin in requesting federal disaster declaration. 20 — Weather forecast makes heat stroke a real possibility. 21 — Ministry to receive state honor; Fishes and Loaves earns Governor's Service Award. 22 — Mine inspection may begin soon. Teams find "good" air quality inside UBB. 23 — YouTube video prompts state to seal abandoned mine near Abney. 24 — DEP Secretary Huffman apologizes for sharp remarks aimed at EPA. Feds would "pay the price" for enforcing illegal, unfair surface mine standards, Huffman said. 25 — County hands Theatre West Virginia control of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building. Michael Martin pleads guilty in murder of Beckley drug detective Chuck Smith; judge hands down 40-year prison sentence. 26 — Governor says UBB probe may be wrapped up in two months. 27 — Exhumation order calls Mercer death investigation into question. 28 — Sen. Byrd hospitalized in serious condition. 29 — End of an era: Beloved Sen. Robert C. Byrd, 92, dies peacefully; he was the longest serving member of Congress in U.S. history. 30 — Byrd to lie in Senate Chamber where he served. Obama, Biden to attend service in Charleston; Byrd's body also to lie in repose in State Capitol Rotunda. July 1 — Moves occur to change State Code to allow for a special election to fill Sen. Byrd's vacant seat. 2 — Thousands pass Byrd's casket in the State Capitol Building in Charleston. 3 — Late Sen. Robert C. Byrd memorialized by Obama, Clinton and others in Charleston. Stars shine for opening of The Casino at The Greenbrier. 4 — Sen. Mike Green selected to be chairman of an ad hoc panel to improve safety in the mine industry. 5 — Miners speak more freely about unsafe working conditions after UBB disaster. 6 — TWV to use Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building in downtown Beckley. 7 — Sen. Byrd laid to rest beside late wife, Erma, after federal service in Arlington. 8 — Manchin expresses interest in running for Byrd's Senate seat. 9 — Manchin empowered to set up special election for Senate seat. 10 — 90-year-old cancer survivor, Blake Stone, cuts ribbon at Relay for Life. 11 — Site for the Boy Scouts of America's High-Adventure Base is under preparation. 12 — The Soul of Coal Event honors African-American miners, victims of the UBB mine disaster. 13 — Fayette County residents discuss 10-year Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan. 14 — The region prepares for The Greenbrier Classic PGA TOUR event. 15 — Safety specialist J. Davitt McAteer announces that UBB miners likely suffered instant death. 16 — After 85 days, BP puts stopper in oil spill. 17 — Carte Goodwin is appointed to U.S. Senate seat held by Robert Byrd. 18 — Friends of Coal Auto Fair winds down. 19 — Greenbrier Valley Welcome and Interpretive Center opens. 20 — Lawmakers approve the special elections bill; primary set for Aug. 28. 21 — Manchin to run for U.S. Senate seat. 22 — U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to fund new Beckley VA nursing facility. 23 — Mine safety officials slam Massey's claim that ventilation changes led to explosion. 24 — 15 candidates file to run for Byrd's Senate seat. 25 — Secretary of State Tennant announces ballot is set for special U.S. Senate primaries. 26 — Beckley Beautification Committee honors flower gardener Paul Hutchinson for his work. 27 — Art community in Greenbrier County prepares theater, art and music for visiting golf fans. 28 — Georgia Pacific plans to shut down Mount Hope plant. Manchin, Raese lead balloting in special primary election to fill Sen. Robert Byrd's seat. 29 — Greenbrier Classic tees off. 30 — Manchin presents Jim Justice with Distinguished West Virginian Award. 31 — Jeff Overton leading the way at The Greenbrier Classic. August 1 — TWV to debut "Willy Wonka." 2 — Stuart Appleby wins Greenbrier Classic. Register-Herald Senior Editor Bev Davis passes away unexpectedly at her home. 3 — West Virginia begins new budget year in the black. 4 — Jerry West and Tony Caridi raise funds for Bowers Hospice House. 5 — MSU Academy will not reopen due to economy. 6 — Eight black lung programs to share $1.5 million federal grant. 7 — New Marsh Fork elementary school closer to reality. 8 — New residential hall at MSU scheduled to open for fall term. 9 — Christian Brand holds on to lead at BNI Memorial Tournament. 10 — MSU opens crime lab in Mount Hope. 11 — Blocked funds for PGA golf event create stir. 12 — Ground is broken for Beckley's BIG project. 13 — Officials and residents celebrate first purchases in Dunloup Creek Watershed buyouts. 14 — McDowell prison to offer community tours. 15 — UBB Disaster — A Deeper Look, Survivor Stanley "Goose" Stewart. 16 — Former CEO says all miners could benefit from better gas monitoring. 17 — Raleigh County pleased with WESTEST 2 scores. 18 — MSHA states Massey failed to report UBB accidents before disaster. 19 — Area colleges gear up for new term. 20 — Early voting begins for special Senate primaries. 21 — Monroe teen enters plea in dog attack. 22 — Patrols to increase for start of school. 23 — Back to school. 24 — Rahall believes R.D. Bailey plan will be finished. 25 — MSHA shuts down sections of Fayette County mine. 26 — Truck hauling explosives crashes in Cotton Hill area. 27 — Raleigh feels shake of two early morning earthquakes. 28 — Appalachian Festival delights area. 29 — Senate nominees selected. 30 — Byrd's office closes: 3,000 cubic feet archived. 31 — Help needed for Sherrie's Sweep. September 1 — MSHA seeking dismissal of Massey lawsuit. 2 — Vet recalls signing of Japanese surrender 65 years later. 3 — WVU new business dean sees potential in school and state. 4 — Justice rips GOP caucus. 5 — Armstrong Creek Volunteer Fire Department wins 18th annual Fireman's Rodeo Competition. 6 — Generation Beckley hopes to put "mojo" back in Beckley. 7 — Packed house enjoys Beckley Area Foundation's 2010 Labor Day concert with the West Virginia Symphony. 8 — Maynard, Rahall face off in first debate. 9 — Greenbrier resort sets record for occupancy. 10 — Dreama McNeal named West Virginia Teacher of the Year. 11 — WVU beats Marshall in overtime. 12 — Bill Baker to be 2010 Spirit of Beckley award recipient. 13 — Oak Hill amphitheater moves closer to reality. 14 — FCI prison in McDowell means new jobs. 15 — Ronceverte to look at trash and water rate hikes. 16 — Local postal jobs at stake, union says, with plan to shut down Beckley processing. 17 — Former Fayetteville deputy sentenced for embezzlement of fire department funds. 18 — Police investigating White Sulphur Springs Emergency Medical Services embezzlement case. 19 — Five injured when biplane crashes into Fayette County home. 20 — Caboose centerpiece of Rainelle park. 21 — 2,000 lend a hand in Sherrie's Sweep. 22 — Public and employees speak out about postal reform. 23 — Addressing mine safety, coal executive speaks at 2010 Coal Symposium. 24 — Road repair project on U.S. 19 and W.Va. 3 under way. 25 — Bluestone project bringing dam up to modern standards. 26 — New icon at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church is more than piece of art. 27 — Rotary clubs adopt water projects. 28 — Tamarack set to celebrate American Craft Week. 29 — West Virginia aims to finish UBB probe by mid-2011. 30 — Mine safety woes are failure of leadership. October 1 — Massey Energy charges federal investigators damaged evidence in Upper Big Branch explosion. 2 — American Postal Workers union members picket consolidation at Beckley Post Office. 3 — 20th annual Chili Night takes over downtown Beckley. 4 — Theatre West Virginia opens touring show. 5 — Murder charges filed in alleged copper theft attempt. Prime 44 West private label wine unveiled at The Greenbrier. 6 — Public gathers six months after Upper Big Branch mine disaster. 7 — Ribbons decorate downtown Beckley for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 8 — Possible bomb used in City National Bank heist. 9 — Beckley man arrested for Harper Road City National Bank robbery. 10 — Fall fests visit Lewisburg, Sophia. 11 — Raleigh County Sheriff's Department adds tracking dogs. 12 — Oak Hill resident killed in Fayette County coal mine accident. 13 — Marsh Fork school land purchase finalized. 14 — Warrant sweep nets nine arrests in Beckley. 15 — Bond set for Crab Orchard woman charged with felony murder in copper theft gone bad. 16 — Bridge Day 2010 kicks off. 17 — Thousands attend 31st annual Bridge Day at New River Gorge. 18 — West Virginia candidates for U.S. House seats raise $1.7 million, spend $2.6 million. 19 — Manchin, Raese debate in bid to replace late Robert C. Byrd. 20 — Greenbrier CEO Jim Justice purchases Glade Springs' Cooper Land Development holdings. 21 — Beckley Police seek home invasion suspects. 22 — United Coal's newly formed Affinity Coal Co. breaks ground. Lawsuits filed against The Greenbrier for breach of contract. 23 — Rite Aid robbery suspect arrested. Groundbreaking at The Summit: Betchel Family National Scout Reserve. 24 — Railroad Days continue in Hinton. 25 — West Virginia Department of Education on target for universal pre-kindergarten schooling. 26 — Murder/suicide in Wyoming County shuts down stretch of W.Va. 10. 27 — Congressional candidates debate at MSU's Carter Hall. 28 — Massey Energy's Don Blankenship cites methane gas for Upper Big Branch explosion. 29 — Bluestone Dam enters phase three to improve structure safety. Nicholas County Delegate Sam Argento dies after long bout with cancer. 30 — Raleigh County Sheriff's Department announces officers to be placed in local schools in proactive move. Massey Energy officials refuse to testify on Upper Big Branch mine disaster. 31 — Southern West Virginia Multicultural Museum and Community Center opens in Beckley. November 1 — New River Community and Technical College's Education and Technology Training Center opens. 2 — Bill Clinton shows support for Manchin at rally at Tamarack. 3 — Manchin, Rahall lead winners in West Virginia elections. Two Republicans sweep incumbent Democrats from District 27. 4 — Manchin vows smooth transition in role switch from governor to Senate. State's mine safety chief resigns. 5 — West Virginia state soccer tournament begins at YMCA Youth Sports Complex. 6 — Woodrow Wilson, Oak Hill boys soccer teams advance to state title contests. 7 — Woodrow Wilson captures Class AAA boys soccer state championship. 8 — West Virginia Dance Company performs for several Raleigh County schools. 9 — West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency meeting set for Tamarack. 10 — Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital announces closure of long-term care floor. 11 — State Police arrest Summers County man in child's death. 12 — Parades honor area veterans. 13 — Senator-elect Manchin gives last speech as state's chief executive. Former Raleigh County House of Delegates member Jackie Withrow dies. 14 — Summers County volleyball wins Class AA title. 15 — West Virginia Music Hall of Fame to hold special ceremony at Tamarack. 16 — Manchin takes oath in Capitol Hill to succeed late Robert C. Byrd. 17 — Greenbrier denied fifth star. Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin takes oath. 18 — Spirit of Beckley campaign picking up. 19 — State nursing board sanctions MSU program. 20 — West Virginia group sues to force early vote for governor. 21 — Area legislators wonder how Tomblin will serve state as governor. 22 — Turnpike geared for holiday rush. 23 — Buck gun season opens. 24 — Raleigh General Hospital CEO Karen Bowling steps down. 25 — Concern grows over Beckley Water Co. reservoir levels. 26 — Local churches provide Thanksgiving meals. 27 — Area shoppers crowd stores for Black Friday deals. 28 — Skating rink opens at The Greenbrier. Register-Herald e-edition announced. 29 — Division of Highways prepares for winter. 30 — Rahall seeks permission to serve on two house committees. December 1 — Beckley mail processing unit being shut down. The Greenbrier announces summer concert series acts. 2 — Beckley mayor faults decision to shut down mail center. 3 — Turnpike purchases seven new snow plows. State enters December in black $121 million. 4 — Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship announces he will retire at end of month. Acting Gov. Tomblin says he will not yield Senate president seat. 5 — Residents gather to watch snowy Beckley Christmas Parade. 6 — Optometrists not planning to push Senate for ability to perform laser surgery in 2011. WVU accepts bid to Champs Sports Bowl. 7 — Bill Baker presented 2010 Spirit of Beckley Award. Tomblin talks coal with Obama administration. 8 — Mine Health and Safety Academy holds hearing on mine dust rules. Outgoing County Commissioner John Humphrey hired as new county administrator. 9 — New mine safety legislation fails to pass West Virginia House. 10 — Mount Hope supporters speak out on school's possible closure. 11 — Commissioner John Aliff says no tax hike planned to complete judicial annex. PGA TOUR honors Greenbrier Classic with awards. 12 — Winterplace opens for season. 13 — Exhibition mine construction keeps Christmas lights outside this year. 14 — Heavy snow hampers southern West Virginia. 15 — Fire destroys several businesses, apartment on Johnstown Road. 16 — Winter weather continues to disrupt daily activities. 17 — Snowstorm batters southern West Virginia, second of the week. 18 — Rahall seeking funds for King Coal Highway, Coalfields Expressway. 19 — Mac's Toy Fund makes spirits brighter. 20 — Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital long-term facility receives help from state. 21 — Area residents air concerns on proposal to close, merge Mount Hope High School. 22 — West Virginia gains population in census announcement. 23 — Judiciary Chairman Jeffrey Kessler wants Tomblin to honor caucus vote on leader. WVU offensive coordinator Dana Holgersen introduced. 24 — Mott Manufacturing extends lease at Greenbrier Valley Airport Industrial Park. 25 — Shelters showing generosity for those displaced. 26 — United Methodist Temple Christmas dinner spreads joy. 27 — New delegates eye transparency, business reform in upcoming session of legislature. 28 — Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeffrey Kessler expects to be installed as acting president. Snow socks area. 29 — Beckley Appalachian Regional Healthcare files lawsuit against Department of Health and Human Resources. 30 — Monroe County Schools to cut jobs to prevent deficit in 2011 31 — W.Va. among highest states in tax increases. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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