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Randall “R.W.” Walters, Md, joins Valley Health at Harts
Huntington, W.Va. — Valley Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that board certified family medicine physician, Randall “R.W.” Walters, MD, will be joining Valley Health – Harts beginning May 21. Appointments with Dr. Walters for patients of all ages are now being accepted. As a family medicine physician, Dr. Walters is qualified and experienced in treating newborns to the elderly with health conditions that range from well-visits to...
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Stollings honored by Marshall University
HUNTINGTON — Dr. Ron Stollings of Boone County was honored with the 2013 SOM award of distinction recently by the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (SOM). It was presented at the Marshall University Alumni Association. It is the 76th annual awards alumni banquet held on Saturday, April 27. Officials said that Stollings brings pride to his alma mater and they are proud of his accomplishments. They also thanked Stolling...
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Clarification
In a story in the April 30 edition of the Banner about the arrest of Michael Fortuna at a Chapmanville hotel, Billy Lawrence was listed as being in the room at the time of Fortuna’s arrest. Lawrence called the Banner Tuesday to re-iterate that he was not involved in any criminal activity. Lawrence said that Fortuna is a long-time family friend and was having trouble with his truck. Lawrence said he drove to the hotel to give Fortuna a ride. T...
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Logan Middle School first at CEDAR of Southern West Virginia
A team of Logan Middle School students walked away from the annual Coal Education Development and Resource (CEDAR) Coal Fair with first place awards for their category and overall Technology/Multimedia. The team is made up of eigth-grade students Abby Lee, Jarrett Adkins, Mannie Nelson, Jacelyn Cohavatan and Hannah Ellis. Logan Middle School also garnered second place for a coal miner they submitted in the art category. The students who wer...
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County Commission hears multiple requests
The Logan County Commission held its regular meeting and heard several community requests. Bernard L. Spaulding, attorney for Audrey Hinkle, submitted a petition to close an alley. Because the details are unclear about the property affected, the matter was taken under advisement and tentatively scheduled to be heard on July 8. The commission approved a grant application for $1,675 to repair a sewer problem that has raw sewage standing in ...
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Stollings highlights accomplishments of the 81st Legislative session
Education, economic development, along with health, safety and wellness were big issues addressed by lawmakers during the 2013 Legislative and Special session of the West Virginia’s 81st Legislature, according to Ron Stollings, who represents the 7th Senatorial District. “Certainly the major highlight of the session was Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s education reform bill,” Stollings said. Senate Bill 325 gives more local control to schools ...
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W.Va. convictions mount for distracted driving
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — In the first 10 months since a West Virginia law banned driving while texting or talking on a hand-held cell phone, 125 offenders have been convicted of doing just that. The Charleston Gazette said the number of convictions was based on data from the Division of Motor Vehicles. The Legislature passed Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s distracted-driving bill last year. Texting while behind the wheel is a primary offense. D...
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Patriot’s bid to cut benefits in judge’s hands
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A bankrupt St. Louis-based coal producer’s push to significantly cut thousands of retirees’ health care and pension benefits was in the hands of a judge Monday amid prospects that affected union-backed workers may strike if the ruling is in the company’s favor. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kathy Surratt-States has until May 29 to decide for either Patriot Coal Corp. or the United Mine Workers of America union. A five-day hearing o...
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Long, vexing process led to WVa Medicaid decision
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s decision to open Medicaid to more low-income West Virginians was reached neither quickly nor easily, administration officials say. The path to last week’s announcement began in June, when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal health care law. The ruling struck down language that threatened existing federal Medicaid funding for states that didn’t expand their programs as called for by the ...
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W.Va. adopts anti-sexting law for juveniles
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is banning sexting by juveniles. But the new law targeting that activity also seeks to offer offenders another chance. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin held a ceremonial signing for the legislation on Monday. It bars juveniles from making, having or distributing photos, video or other media that portrays a minor in an inappropriate sexual manner. Juveniles who violate this law would be guilty of an act of del...
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New W.Va. law provides for deputies’ body armor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A fatal West Virginia shootout has prompted a new law, marked by a ceremonial bill signing Monday, that aims to ensure that all deputies have body armor. Roane County Deputy John Westfall was wounded in August by a suspect who had earlier murdered two state troopers. The suspect was killed. Though Westfall was shot several times, the married father of three survived thanks to a bullet-resistant vest — borrowed from ...
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W.Va. updating human trafficking law
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is updating its recent law targeting human trafficking. Legislation passed this session allows for victims to file lawsuits as well as claims with the state’s special compensation fund for crime victims. Victims can also petition to have their records cleared of prostitution convictions through the measure. The legislation clarifies language addressing forced prostitution as well. Gov. Earl Ray Tom...
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W.Va. students invited to join 150th art contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is encouraging students to enter a statewide art contest celebrating West Virginia’s 150th birthday. Winning artwork will be featured during the state’s birthday bash at the Capitol in June. Winning artists will receive Kindles. The contest is organized by the Department of Commerce. It’s open to students in all grades, from kindergarten to grade 12. Themes for the birthday greetings includ...
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Rahall congratulates Drug Court graduates
Congressman Nick Joe Rahall (D-WV) was one of a host of special guests in Logan on Friday, May 3 with words of advice and congratulations for three young people who had successfully completed the Logan County Juvenile Drug Court program. Congressman Rahall thanked the staff of the Logan County Drug Court and Day Report programs and the Logan Circuit Court for their hard work and support in helping their clients get off drugs and back into t...
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Drug Court is not easy says Lacy
The Logan Drug Court program is not an easy one, noted Mike Lacy, Director of Probation Services for the WV Supreme Court during Friday’s Logan Juvenile Drug Court Graduation. Lacy, who has very strong ties to Logan and Boone Counties knows what he is talking about. He helped put together the Day Report and Drug Court programs that have successfully helped many addicts get clean and sober and build new lives for themselves through a combina...
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White inducted in to Coal Hall of Fame
Gary White of Logan was inducted into the 2013 West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame during the organization’s 16th annual induction ceremony Friday, May 3, at The Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels. Also inducted were Ben Statler and Armistead Long White is president of the James River Coal Company, a division of International Resource Partners LP. He began his career in the mining industry as an electrician in a mining equipment rebuild shop. A...
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Man charged with fraudulent use of access device
A son using his mother’s debit card without her permission has led to him facing criminal charges. According to the criminal complaint, Jerry Boothe III, 36, used his mother’s debit card 13 times at different locations in Man. He was charged with 13 counts of fraudulent use of access device by the WVSP on April 12. His bond was set at $3,500. Also charged with Boothe was Wendy Burgess, 36. She was also charged with 13 counts of fraudulent use...
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2 tuberculosis cases confirmed in W.Va.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is making contact with more than 100 people as it investigates two confirmed cases of tuberculosis. The agency issued a health advisory Friday regarding both cases, which were confirmed late last week in the Huntington area. The Herald-Dispatch reports that the department estimates the two infected patients might have exposed 150 people. While federal privacy laws restrict...
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Slain W.Va. sheriff’s widow part of memorial ride
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The widow of slain Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum will participate this weekend in a memorial motorcycle ride that will pass by the parking lot where the lawman was fatally shot last month. The Sheriff Eugene Crum Memorial Poker Run is set for Sunday afternoon starting in downtown Williamson. It’s part of the three-day Rally in the Valley motorcycle gathering that began Friday. The procession will pass through C...
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W.Va. gov vetoes 3 more bills from recent session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Police officers at West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources should not expect a tax break based on their pensions. While the Legislature approved exempting their retirement benefits from income taxes this session, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin vetoed the measure Friday. Tomblin expressed serious concerns about special tax treatment for such a small group. He also said the legislation would have likely spurred lawsuit...
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Manchin listens to Logan Countians
Nearly every seat was taken at the Logan County Commission office for a Town Hall Meeting featuring U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, who had been traveling through southern West Virginia over the past week. Gilbert Mayor Vivian Livingood, Man Mayor Jim Blevins and Logan Mayor Serafino Nolletti, Delegates Rupie Phillips and Ted Tomblin, Logan County Commission President Danny Godby and Sen. Art Kirkendoll were among the elected officials in attenda...
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Gov: W.Va. to expand Medicaid
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia will expand Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul through a plan announced Thursday by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, which would extend coverage to an estimated 91,500 uninsured low-income residents. The decision follows a financial analysis that concluded that more than $5 billion in promised federal funds will cover nearly all of the resulting costs over the next decade. But with Medicaid already ...
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Revving up for Rally in the Valley
WILLIAMSON — The sound of thunder is predicted to be heard rumbling within the City of Williamson this weekend, as motorcycle enthusiasts flock downtown for the three-day 2013 “Rally in the Valley” event. The Appalachian Brotherhood Riding Club, of Sidney, Ky., are the proud founders of the annual event that made its debut this year and according to the Public Relations officer for the club, Paul Price, the 2013 event will be bigger and bet...
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Alpha Natural Resources 1st-quarter loss widens
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Alpha Natural Resources says its loss widened in the first quarter, but the coal producer did better than expected. The company on Thursday posted losses of $110.8 million, or 50 cents per share, for the period, compared with a year-ago loss of $28.7 million, or 13 cents per share. Excluding one-time items, it lost 47 cents per share. Revenue fell 31 percent to $1.33 billion. Analysts expected a loss of 58 cents p...
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Cleanup effort coming to Boone County
MADISON — A special cleanup effort will be coming up Saturday, May 11, to get the area ready for a host of fun filled summer events. The Boone Career and Technical Center and the REAP organization are looking for a few good men and women to help build a mountain out of tires, trash and mud-grips. The Mud Grip Mountain - Little Coal River Tire and Trash Pulling Day will require a lot of volunteers for four hours to get this important job d...
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