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Update: Marshall County Mining Accident Victim Identified

The identity of the miner killed in a Marshall County mining accident was confirmed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday afternoon. In an emailed statement, Morrisey offered his condolences to the family of Darin Reece, who was killed in an accident Friday morning. “Denise and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Darin Reece, who passed away following an accident at the Ohio County Mine," he said. "We extend our condolences to his family, his fellow miners, and all those who knew him. He served as a Continuous Miner Section Supervisor and was part of a workforce that takes on ...

Morrisey Finishes Work On Legislation With 12 Vetoes, 10 Bills Not Signed

CHARLESTON — With just 20 minutes to spare before a midnight deadline Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey finished signing the remaining bills from the 2026 legislative session, vetoing a dozen bills and letting several bills go into law without his signature. In a statement released Thursday ...

Goldman Sachs Program Educating Three Local Businesses

WHEELING — Three local businesses are getting a stellar opportunity to learn and gain knowledge to help grow their operations. Goldman Sachs has selected 33 West Virginia businesses to participate in its Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. There were about 400 applicants in the ...

Artemis II’s Toilet Working Again To Astronauts’ Relief

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s moonbound astronauts have reason to celebrate, and not just because their launch went so well. Their toilet is now working. The so-called lunar loo malfunctioned as soon as the Artemis II crew reached orbit Wednesday evening. Mission Control guided astronaut ...

Outstanding Service Recognized at Wheeling Public Safety Ceremony

WHEELING – Serving the public with exemplary effort and the utmost professionalism is something members of Wheeling's police and fire departments strive to do on a daily basis, but on Thursday, many of those who rise to the occasion were recognized for outstanding performance over the past ...