Protesters reunite from 1974 W.Va. textbook battle that set the stage for modern conservativesCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bishop Avis Hill can’t help feeling a little like a pioneer these days. SC driver calls 911 after mistaking crashing toy helicopter for the real thingCHARLESTON, S.C. — It was an eerie sight for a motorist driving Interstate 526 in South Carolina - a helicopter in the distance spewing smoke as it plunged toward the Wando River. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the motorist called 911 with the report Wednesday. Police and three Charleston Fire Department trucks and a fire battalion chief raced to the scene. US appeals court rules that SC discrimination lawsuit against Nucor Steel can go forwardCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal appeals court has revived a discrimination lawsuit brought by black employees who claim they worked in a racially hostile environment at a Nucor Steel mill in South Carolina, attorneys said Tuesday. Fall garden tours offered in Newport, RI, and Charleston, SCNEWPORT, R.I. — Fall tours of private gardens and homes are being offered in Newport, R.I., and Charleston, S.C. Federal judge denies Obama administration attempt to withdraw Bush-era mining ruleCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge on Wednesday rebuffed the Obama administration’s attempt to reverse a last-minute Bush-era rule that allows surface mine waste to be dumped near streams. Pat Conroy’s Charleston, in new book and Southern Living magazineCHARLESTON, S.C. —Pat Conroy has a new book out set in Charleston, and Southern Living magazine’s August issue highlights some of the places featured in the novel, called “South of Broad.” AP INVESTIGATION: SC’s philandering governor used state planes for personal, political tripsCOLUMBIA, S.C. —South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford used state aircraft for personal and political trips, often bringing along his wife and children — contrary to state law regarding official use, an Associated Press investigation has found. Gov says he supports 1st lady’s decision to move out of residence, asks for privacyCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he supports his wife’s decision to move out of the governor’s mansion, just weeks after he admitted to an affair with another woman. Fairs, festivals that scale back to survive the recession see record crowds of ’staycationers’CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fun-seekers venturing out to farm fairs, art festivals and other mainstays of the American summer are finding either crowds or cancellation notices this year — and sometimes for the same reason. Patriot Coal to shut down W.Va. surface mine, focus production at lower-cost operationsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another major U.S. coal mining complex has fallen victim to the slumping demand for energy. Roberts re-elected president of UMWA; Kane wins new terms as secretary-treasurerCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Cecil E. Roberts has won a new five-year term as president of the United Mine Workers of America. Alpha transforms itself into nation’s No. 3 coal producer with takeover of rival FoundationCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Alpha Natural Resources completed the takeover of rival Foundation Coal Holdings on Friday, winning shareholder approval of a deal that creates a national power out of two regional players even as the recession hammers energy demand. As other states lay off their workers, W.Va.’s governor proposes giving his $500 extraCHARLESTON, W.Va. — While economic woes are forcing many states to lay off or furlough their workers, West Virginia’s governor wants to give his a little something extra. Shareholders of Alpha Natural Resources, Foundation Coal approve $1.4 billion dealCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Shareholders approved Alpha Natural Resources’ takeover of rival Foundation Coal Holdings. Massey rehires miners as Asian steel markets show signs of recovering from recessionCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Massey Energy Co. said Wednesday it’s begun rehiring miners amid growing demand for coking coal from Asian steelmakers. Massey Energy reports $20.2 million in 2Q, citing sales to power plantsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coal producer Massey Energy Co. said Tuesday it turned a better-than-expected profit in the second quarter as it booked fewer charges and increased shipments to power plants despite slumping demand for electricity amid the recession. Coal producers ICG, Alpha and Foundation cut production further to cope with sluggish demandCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coal producers are making further cuts in production as the recession throttles demand for energy and steel, undermining second quarter sales and profits, three of the nation’s largest producers said Monday. Massey drops lawsuit challenging W.Va. Supreme Court’s recusal proceduresCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coal producer Massey Energy Co. said Friday it is dropping a lawsuit challenging the West Virginia Supreme Court’s recusal procedures. Alpha Natural Resources reaffirms commitment to buy rival Foundation CoalCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Alpha Natural Resources is confirming its commitment to buy rival mine operator Foundation Coal. FBI says ‘limping bandit’ drew little attention while robbing 23 banks over 3 yearsCHARLESTON, S.C. — There were no breakneck getaways for the so-called “limping bandit” who the FBI says robbed 23 banks across the Southeast, often waiting in line to pull a gun and then simply limping away to blend into the streets outside. CEO charged with embezzling more than $1 million from failed W.Va. credit unionCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal prosecutors say the former chief executive of a failed West Virginia credit union has been charged with embezzling more than $1 million. West Virginia’s Greenbrier planning to open casino by fallCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Greenbrier’s new owner says he plans to open a small casino at the four-star southern West Virginia resort by fall, and he wants the dice rolling and cards being dealt at a full-scale gambling operation by April 1. Coal company Massey Energy wins court injunction barring protesters from W.Va. mine propertiesCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coal giant Massey Energy Co. has obtained a court order barring 14 anti-mining protesters from returning to one of its southern West Virginia mines where the demonstrators were arrested in June. Southwest Airlines inspected nearly 200 aircraft after hole in plane forced emergency landingDALLAS — Federal safety officials are investigating how a foot-long hole opened in the top of a Southwest Airlines jet, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Charleston, W. Va. Passengers hug pilot after hole in Southwest plane’s fuselage forces emergency landing in WVaCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane applauded and hugged the pilot for a safe emergency landing in West Virginia after a football-sized hole appeared in the fuselage. Another US airplane survives air scare after a football sized hole was discovered midway
Southwest Airlines inspecting nearly 200 aircraft after hole in plane forces emergency landingCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Southwest Airlines ordered inspections of nearly 200 aircraft after a football-sized hole opened up in the passenger cabin of a plane during flight, forcing an emergency landing in West Virginia. Southwest 737 makes emergency landing in WV after hole appears in fuselage; no one injuredCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Southwest Airlines 737 aircraft made an emergency landing in West Virginia after the passenger cabin became depressurized after a hole appeared in the fuselage. W.Va. Lottery player still on a roll, wins 9th prize of $7,000 with instant ticketCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brenda Bailey is still on a roll. W.Va. Lottery player wins 9th big lottery prize, this time $7,000 in the Gem 7s instant gameCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brenda Bailey is still on a roll. |
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CHARLESTON - A Southwest Airlines plane with 131 people on board made an emergency landing in Charleston, West Virginia Monday after a hole appeared in the fuselage.
