Charleston Daily Mail

Mallo home had too many residents: ; Officials say rent subsidy was only for woman, two children

Although seven relatives of the 14-year-old boy suspected of murdering a West Side woman lived in the same house at 1319 Frame St., only three were authorized to reside there, according to the Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority. Trina Mallo, 27, was the only person in the home receiving rental assistance from the federal government, and that was to allow only her and her two children, a 7-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl, to live there, said Michele Hatfield, the housing authority's spokesw...

Dean at center of Marshall storm: ; Report says official at education college has divided faculty

Morale within Marshall University's largest college is as low as it's ever been and a series of problems has caused matters to come close to physical confrontation, according to an internal review of the college's dean prepared by a five-member university committee. The review says that Rosalyn Templeton, the executive dean of Marshall's College of Education and Human Services, works effectively with perhaps half her faculty and has alienated the rest. The problems have led to an unusually hi...

Park to sponsor Sen. Byrd giveaway: ; First 1,000 fans to attend July 4 ballgame will receive iconic figurine

You can't get any more American than baseball, hot dogs and . . . Robert Byrd. At Appalachian Power Park on July 4, the first 1,000 or so fans will receive commemorative figurines of the iconic senator in celebration of the good 'ol USA.

Energy bill taking turn toward coal: ; Legislation authors making concessions that soften impact on industry

WASHINGTON - Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of heat-trapping gases that cause global warming, but President Obama's plan to fight climate change would result in the nation burning more coal a decade from now than it does today. The administration's plan, the centerpiece of a 700-page legislative package, proposes strict limits on emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide.

Ceremony inspired by FestivALL: ; Couple to wed at event; Woman making dress from donated fabric, trim

What Becky Bolte's wedding will lack in formality, it's going to make up for in frivolity. Bolte's Saturday wedding to Jackson Andrew Park is going to be a public event that will ride the coattails of FestivALL and its theme of "a city becomes a work of art."

Judge allows new gas drilling in state park

LOGAN - A Texas-based oil and gas company should be allowed permits for five gas wells in Chief Logan State Park, a circuit judge said in a ruling that halted a state effort to block the drilling. The state Department of Environmental Protection has four months to appeal the ruling by Logan County Circuit Judge Roger Perry. Ray Franks, the agency's general counsel, said Monday a final decision on whether to file a petition for appeal hasn't been made yet.

Teens testify in truck killing

An Elkview teenager who allegedly struck another teen with his truck in May, killing him, has had his case bound over to a Kanawha grand jury on charges of first-degree murder. Garrett Z. Pauley, 19, appeared in magistrate court Monday. Two other teenagers testified that they were with him in the early morning hours of May 18 when he went to the Pacific Avenue home of Josh Freeman, also 19, and hit him with his S-10 pickup truck.

Chesapeake mayor in hospital over weekend

Chesapeake Mayor Damron Bradshaw is in the hospital after suffering some heart problems over the weekend. Bradshaw was taken to Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Hospital Saturday after he passed out at a Lowe's store, officials said.

FBI behavioral experts to study Childers case

CLARKSBURG - Clarksburg police hope to gain some insight into the mind of a killer this week when an FBI behavioral science team visits to discuss the case of James Childers. The 45-year-old handyman killed himself earlier this month as police prepared to arrest him on murder and arson charges.

W.Va. health officials laud new tobacco law: ; FDA to regulate the industry under act signed by Obama

A new tobacco control law that requires more disclosure of ingredients, restricts advertising and regulates fruit and candy flavors in products is an essential move toward improving health in West Virginia, state tobacco prevention officials say. "Tobacco use kills more than 3,800 West Virginians every year, and so many more are ill or sick because of their addiction to nicotine," said Bruce Adkins, director of the state Division of Tobacco Prevention. "This bill is going to help all that."

U.S. wants to drop charges against millionaire

WASHINGTON - Federal prosecutors want to drop all U.S. charges against a Chinese-Mexican businessman accused of importing large amounts of methamphetamines to the United States. At a hearing Monday, prosecutors told a federal judge that problems with the case against Zhenli Ye Gon were behind their request to dismiss the charges.

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Reporters recount captivity

KABUL - An Afghan journalist held by Taliban militants with a New York Times reporter said he was beaten and repeatedly threatened by captors whose demands kept changing during their seven-month ordeal. After being abducted, Afghan reporter Tahir Ludin and Times colleague David Rohde were driven across Afghanistan with little water and in constant fear for their lives, Ludin said. The journalists and their driver were seized south of the capital Nov. 10 while en route to interview a Taliban l...

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Metro train collision kills 6: ; Dozens more injured in the worst accident in Metrorail's history

WASHINGTON - One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city's Monday evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others as the front end of the trailing train jackknifed violently into the air and fell atop the first. Cars of both trains were ripped open and smashed together in the worst accident in the Metrorail system's 33-year history. District of Columbia fire spokesman Alan Etter said crews had to cut some people out o...

Business group gives details about trade trip to China

The Charleston Area Alliance has released more information about its planned trade mission to China in April. During the alliance's Annual Celebration at the Clay Center on June 3, Matt Ballard announced that the regional economic development organization is planning the trip.

Frontier CEO to speak at fundraiser: ; Union opposes deal selling Verizon wire line service to Conn. company

The chairman and chief executive officer of the company that plans to buy Verizon's West Virginia wire line business will be the keynote speaker at the Fund for Concord University dinner Nov. 12 at Embassy Suites. Maggie Wilderotter, who has headed Frontier Communications Co. since 2006, is expected to discuss the company's blockbuster deal with Verizon when she speaks here.

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