http://www.montgomery-herald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 12 May 2008 10:51:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_131214818.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_131214818.html This weekend initiates the benchmark experience for area students who’ve finally reached the top of their particular academic ladder. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_131220212.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_131220212.html Bob Graham feels a news media “lynch mob” encouraged federal prosecutors to tie a noose around his neck two years ago over his handling of the Council on Aging in Wyoming County. Mon, 12 May 2008 09:12:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_132224819.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_132224819.html The key to unlocking the doors to a job in the financially invigorated coal mining industry appears to start with a T — training. . Fri, 09 May 2008 09:29:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129233412.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129233412.html Staff and members of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce have been busier than usual the past few weeks, and that’s a good thing for our area. Fri, 09 May 2008 09:08:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129235555.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129235555.html Hampshire County remains an enigma to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources in its campaign to track down and understand why Chronic Wasting Disease is haunting deer in that popular hunting region. Fri, 09 May 2008 09:04:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129235724.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129235724.html Machinery grinds and hums, moving in myriad directions across the expanse of a man-made flat mountaintop. Giant cranes lift concrete cell blocks in some locations and huge bundles of roofing materials in others. Craftsmen, skilled in a variety of building trades, move like ants through the maze of ongoing construction. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:56:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129094134.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129094134.html “I’ve never seen as much of a response not only from citizens, but from every branch of law enforcement and every agency of law enforcement responsible in this manhunt and investigation,” Lee said. Thu, 08 May 2008 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129094102.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129094102.html A fire chief in Tazewell County has been named in a 10 count indictment alleging aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties, police said. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128222124.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128222124.html Beckley, the coal industry and Mayor Emmett Pugh are coming in for some national attention this week. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:54:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128221409.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128221409.html West Virginia University’s faculty senate has again issued a vote of no confidence for Mike Garrison — for the second time in less than a year. It didn’t want him in the first place. Nobody was surprised by Monday’s balloting. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:51:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128222600.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128222600.html The nonprofit Center for Economic Options is partnering with eight universities across the state to research how West Virginia can become a hub for environmentally sustainable businesses. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:47:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128222847.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128222847.html Meet the Clinton clan — once more today across West Virginia — and be prepared for some return visits before next Tuesday’s primary. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:43:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128223118.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_128223118.html To some, it’s an arcane reminder of a biblical plague of locusts swarming in ancient Egypt as a means of leverage for the eventual liberation of Hebrews from the oppressive hand of a pharaoh. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:38:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_127094924.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_127094924.html “She’s had an interesting life,” said retired co-worker Nancy Belcher. “She has overcome hardship and adversity — and still is.” Wed, 07 May 2008 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_127225712.html http://www.montgomery-herald.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_127225712.html A proposed pet ordinance is more likely to land Beckley city officials in the doghouse than solve an animal control problem.