January

1 — VA clinic to locate near Lewisburg; expected to open in late summer, early fall.

2 — Mine deaths hit record low in 2009.

3 — Rahall hopes Hobet mine permit will help break “logjam.”

4 — CDC says people need to continue protecting themselves against flu.

5 — Meteorologists predict snow throughout the week.

6 — Ronceverte cable company sold for $25,000 to help fund new library.

7 — Ground broken for newest portion of Z-Way.

8 — Raleigh County schools forced to extend first semester due to snow.

9 — West Virginia government must now find additional $145 million for its additional pension funds.

10 — West Virginia leaders feel strain of budget constraints. Democratic majority in both chambers prepares to continue with policies.

11 — Gene Spadaro Center, Mount Hope, Juvenile center may be shifted to DHHR.

12 — Area schools struggle with snow days. Superintendent says legislature needs to address school year.

13 — Police recognized for highway safety efforts. Sgt. F.D. Shelton with Beckley City Police named officer of the year.

14 — Gov. Manchin sees West Virginia as prosperous in State of the State address.

15 — Sen. Jay Rockefeller hears health care concerns.

16 — Governor seeks to cut video lottery machines, permanently remove 1,500 lottery machines from bars and clubs.

17 — Finance chair readying for leaner budget. Government cutting back could cause shrinking payroll, but not direct layoffs.

18 — Real estate property and foreclosures in pension remain low.

19 — An attempt to help cities deal with abandoned structures brought in West Virginia Municipal court.

20 — Highways chief says there won’t be enough potential traffic on new highways. Don’t look for more toll roads in southern West Virginia.

21 — Opening of new Great Eastern Trail System for hikers will impact area economy.

22 — Gov. Manchin asks for expansion of Parkways for future tolls. Higher construction costs, less revenue force administration to consider more paid highways.

23 — Ronald Legg, 53, of Beckley, was sentenced to five to 25 years in prison for the 2007 attempted murder of his wife and the stabbing of his daughter.

24 — Sen. Randy White seeks answers to dropout problems; one in five students in West Virginia drops out.

25 — The Coalfields Expressway and water will boost Wyoming County’s economic future. Officials hope to bring potable water to every resident.

26 — Flooding ravages Greenbrier County. Summers residents brace for high waters.

27 — Cleanup begins as floodwaters recede.

28 — Obama’s State of the Union declares job growth as his top priority.

29 — Bill makes animal fighting a felony in the state.

30 — Work to begin on turnpike turnaround gates. Contractor begins preliminary work on first of four emergency gates that allow police to divert traffic into opposite lane when accident occurs.

31 — Memorial held for Ghent blast victims; 40 people attend ceremony.



February

1 — West Virginia moves ahead with cuts despite solid revenue.

2 — Measure proposed to increase Parkways Authority by two members to bestow new bonding capacity to oversee toll collections elsewhere in the state.

3 — House passes bill outlawing cell phone use, texting while driving; proposal to advance to Senate.

4 — Gov. Manchin sits down with President Obama to defend coal, but doesn’t get a pledge to get stalled mining permits to be approved.

5 — West Virginia Turnpike is braced for test of its improved emergency plan with this weekend’s predicted storm.

6 — Manchin urges people not to get on highways due to snow.

7 — Changes in West Virginia’s criminal code would impose briefer prison terms as means of easing crowded conditions.

8 — Out-of-state trafficking of freely prescribed drugs fuels abuse problems. Culprits hop across state lines to get prescription drugs.

9 — Delegate Tom Louisos breaks tradition, agrees to higher taxes on beer to finance drug treatment program.

10 — Beckley sets record for January with 40.9 inches of snow.

11 — Blizzard conditions, high winds hit West Virginia; winds gust as high as 45 mph.

12 — Manchin eyes Rainy Day Fund to help cost of dealing with snowstorm.

13 — Manchin’s effort to extend a break to West Virginia businesses on taxes for new equipment has cleared a hurdle.

14 — Obama’s pledge to form commission to explore clean coal has inspired West Virginia lawmakers to take him at his word and work directly with administration.

15 — State-appointed Fayette Schools Superintendent Dwight Dials hopes to work with citizens of the county.

16 — State troopers call on Senate to approve bill which would allow police to take drivers with licenses suspended for multiple unpaid fines directly to magistrate court.

17 — State agencies report on response to storms. Emergency planners should have mobilized National Guard two days in advance to December’s snowstorm.

18 — Energy bill sent to Senate to remove ban of nuclear power. Takes first step in helping West Virginia play a major role in U.S. energy future.

19 — Plan would raise retirement age to 60 for county school boards and other government workers. They would get a break on what they pay for retiree benefits.

20 — Last of 17 service members aboard U.S. Navy helicopter that crashed on the Randolph/Pocahontas line were extracted. None sustained life-threatening injuries.

21 — Gov. Manchin touts his proposal to accord businesses a tax break on new equipment.

22 — Mabscott Mayor Wayne Houck agrees to not be paid for other positions he holds after ethics committee told town to make changes.

23 — Retiree costs likely to be tackled in special session.

24 — National Weather Service calls for closer work with highways officials in coping with emergencies.

25 — Schools sue state over retiree costs; 50 out of 55 counties file challenge to PEIA measure.

26 — Judiciary panel OKs appeals court plan.

27 — Blizzard shuts down state roads.

28 — Chile struck by strong earthquake, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, measuring 8.8 magnitude.



March

1 — 70-year-old Richard Wolfe of Sophia climbs Mount Kilimanjaro.

2 — West Virginia jobless fund sinks below $100 million.

3 — Forecasters say winter’s grip may be weakening.

4 — Majority Leader Truman Chafin forced to abandon his bid for flat $1 toll for motorists living in four counties touching West Virginia turnpike.

5 — Lawmakers seek two-year delay in EPA environmental rules. Rules would throw West Virginians out of work.

6 — Rader Taze Lafferty, 50, teacher at Greenbrier West, charged with sexually abusing a 17-year-old student.

7 — Cell phone legislation on outs again; panel cuts cell phone portion from bill.

8 — Endangered buildings in Lewisburg and Ansted to be preserved.

9 — Former Fayette County sheriff’s deputy and fire department president accused of pocketing $374,000 in fire funds.

10 — House panel cuts out laser surgery by optometrists.

11 — State Supreme Court votes 3-2 to hear appeal of Rodney Jason Berry, 27, of Minden, convicted in Raleigh County Circuit Court for 2006 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her friend.

12 — House budget plan restores cuts proposed by Manchin.

13 — House extends lawsuit immunity to Boy Scouts for its facility in Fayette County. This way if scout gets hurt, they can’t be sued.

14 — One dead, one missing in deadly deluge of rain.

15 — After floods, people are still searching for a firefighter who went missing during swift water rescue.

16 — Crews still working to reopen major road artery after floods; a section of Airport Road was shut down.

17 — Flood recovery continues. Numerous agencies continue to search for missing firefighter.

18 — Data indicates McDowell is unhealthiest county in West Virginia.

19 — Oak Hill police officer Chris Young shot, but survives after a routine traffic stop.

20 — Crews recover body of Kanawha County firefighter Donald Adkins after flood.

21 — Oak Hill beats Wyoming County East; captures state AA hoops title.

22 — U.S. House gives green light to health care reform.

23 — Rahall sees health care overhaul as pro-life vote. Ban on taxpayer-financed abortions can be enforced.

24 — Massey offers $1 million to help BOE build new Marsh Fork Elementary School.

25 — Raleigh County Memorial Airport to get $2 million in Essential Air Services program.

26 — Manchin vetoes legislation to boost ranks of state troopers; signs bill that outlaws dumping of electronics in landfills.

27 — EPA vetoes water quality permit for West Virginia’s largest surface mine, saying it will cause damage to environment.

28 — WVU headed to Final Four after win over Kentucky.

29 — DNR analyzing harsh winter’s impact on West Virginia wildlife. Deer and turkey die from poor diets, cold temperatures.

30 — Obama declares disaster for West Virginia’s flood-ravaged regions, making federal funding available for those struggling to clean up mess.

31 — DOH taking on pesky potholes; extra $12 million set aside to pay for extensive winter road damage.



April

1 — Jim Justice purchases interest in The Resort at Glade Springs.

2 — New EPA rules to limit mountaintop removal.

3 — State’s love affair with Mountaineers runs deep as WVU men’s basketball team makes it to the Final Four.

4 — Manchin looks at energy diversity, defends state’s ongoing commitment to water and wind energy.

5 — Massive explosion rocks Upper Big Branch mine at Montcoal killing 29 and injuring 2.

6 — Rahall says revoking permit was unjustified at Spruce mine in Logan County.

7 — Crews begin drilling into UBB mine to improve air for rescuers.

8 — Rescuers wait for toxic gasses to dissipate as drilling continues.

9 — Working against the clock, mine rescue crews expect to complete rescue and recovery of UBB miners today.

10 — Hope turns into heartache as rescue crews find bodies of the four missing miners.

11 — Mourning our brave miners.

12 — Recovery operations halted due to high levels of toxic gases.

13 — MSHA promises “thorough” mine probe.

14 — Lawmakers expect to have “active” role in probe. Leading the look-see is mine safety expert Davitt McAteer.

15 — Manchin orders mine inspections. Miners observe standdown in honor of blast victims.

16 — Obama orders sweeping review of troubled mines.

17 — Federal inspectors find more than 60 serious safety violations at Massey Energy mine since April 5 explosion.

18 — Seniors becoming savvy to con artists.

19 — Lockdown among Sago lessons used in mine blast.

20 — Obama, Biden to attend miner memorial.

21 — Visitors center project back on track after funding released. Greenbrier Commission finalizes $1 million loan.

22 — MSHA launches surprise mine inspection blitz across U.S. Of the 57 facilities examined following blast, 23 are in West Virginia.

23 — In less than a decade, turnpike should be 90 percent “good”; officials say right now 60 percent of road in “fair to poor” condition.

24 — Officials ignored backlog warnings; backlog of cases now being blamed for thwarting enforcement at mines across the country.

25 — Obama, Biden here today for service.

26 — Thousands honor fallen miners.

27 — Massey officials defend air sampling. Director says there was no indication of a dangerous situation.

28 — Coal miners evacuated after surprise inspection. Officials made more after multiple violations found; Massey disciplines workers.

29 — Atlanta firm awarded contract for Beckley’s BIG project. Low bid exceeds budget; project to be scaled back.

30 — Massey reportedly offering $3 million settlements to victims’ families.



May

1 — Manchin says prevention teams needed in every mine.

2 — Senate minority leader Don Caruth, R-Mercer, succumbs to brain cancer.

3 — Upper Big Branch disaster creeps into West Virginia political races.

4 — Undercover officers key to drug battle.

5 — Raleigh wants coal severance tax in special election.

6 — Coal severance tax bill “off the table.”

7 — Feds announce public hearings, comments on UBB.

8 — No bond reduction for suspect in robberies.

9 — Future Marines welcome trials as Annual Statewide Pool Meet held at Woodrow Wilson High School.

10 — Home sweet home. Construction of MSU’s new dormitory “looking very good.”

11 — Mine disaster hearing set for May 24 in Beckley.

12 — Jarrell beats Waddell for Raleigh BOE seat.

13 — Fayette residents upset over changes to addresses. Officials say area growth to blame.

14 — Patriot Coal’s Harris No. 1 shut down after violations not fixed.

15 — Feds conducting criminal probe of mine blast.

16 — More than 1,000 receive diplomas at MSU graduation ceremony.

17 — Flash flooding; forecasters predicting rain through Tuesday.

18 — Flooding continues to frustrate residents; forecasters predicting more rainfall.

19 — Session is a “colossal waste,” says AFT leader. American Federation of Teachers says chasing up to $75 million in federal Race to the Top education funding is lost cause.

20 — Special session halted. Lawmakers restart education work June 7.

21 — Lawmakers slam Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship over safety. Blankenship says they are working to fix violations.

22 — Memorial Park will honor UBB coal miners.

23 — Target Red: Decrease seen in running of red lights.

24 — Hearing on UBB disaster today.

25 — A ticking time bomb. Miner recalls conditions at UBB.

26 — Proposed Beckley election changes; council OKs first reading of modification to city’s charter to allow for one nonpartisan general election; hearing. Special election still required.

27 — Mine faces shortage of air packs. MSHA to give options to coal mine operators.

28 — UBB blast probe to start Wednesday.

29 — Manchin sees PAC as a way to sell West Virginia. Governor hopes to launch Country Roads political action committee next week.

30 — Independence, Liberty and Woodrow hold graduations.

31 — Group works to preserve cemeteries; Historical Society to host two-day event at Convention Center.



June

1 — Historic Pinecrest barn burns. West Virginia mine inspections uncover 128 violations; 51 sites targeted after UBB tragedy.

2 — Mine teams prepare to enter Upper Big Branch; crews will work near surface until borehole is finished.

3 — Education session postponed. Manchin decides to delay work until July interims.

4 — Concert highlights casino’s opening. Singer Lionel Richie to perform July 2.

5 — Schools in West Virginia fail to complete 180 instructional days as required by state code.

6 — New River Community and Technical College leaving Higher Education Center.

7 — Health care reform informational forum scheduled June 17.

8 — Turnpike tolls may continue past 2019.

9 — The Greenbrier putting up $25 million to welcome public to inaugural PGA event; concerts to feature Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

10 — No quick remedy for VFDs with comp woes. Sen. Rockefeller backing effort to stifle EPA.

11 — Senate votes down effort to rein in rules on greenhouse gas.

12 — Subpoenas issued in probe of UBB mine blast.

13 — Storms surge through the area, causing power outages and flash floods.

14 — Flood threat to continue through Wednesday.

15 — Raging floodwaters; Wyoming and McDowell to start recovery process again. Davy is “ground zero” for weekend flooding.

16 — Massey says teams found crack in floor of Upper Big Branch mine; company says crevice could have let methane gas pour in.

17 — Study: Jobs in West Virginia will require little education; no more than high school will be needed by 2018.

18 — Heath care reform focus of local forum. Expedited mine permit process suspended in Appalachia.

19 — USDA offers new hope for regional water system project. Senator seeking state flood task force; delegation joins Manchin in requesting federal disaster declaration.

20 — Weather forecast makes heat stroke a real possibility.

21 — Ministry to receive state honor; Fishes and Loaves earns Governor’s Service Award.

22 — Mine inspection may begin soon. Teams find “good” air quality inside UBB.

23 — YouTube video prompts state to seal abandoned mine near Abney.

24 — DEP Secretary Huffman apologizes for sharp remarks aimed at EPA. Feds would “pay the price” for enforcing illegal, unfair surface mine standards, Huffman said.

25 — County hands Theatre West Virginia control of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building. Michael Martin pleads guilty in murder of Beckley drug detective Chuck Smith; judge hands down 40-year prison sentence.

26 — Governor says UBB probe may be wrapped up in two months.

27 — Exhumation order calls Mercer death investigation into question.

28 — Sen. Byrd hospitalized in serious condition.

29 — End of an era: Beloved Sen. Robert C. Byrd, 92, dies peacefully; he was the longest serving member of Congress in U.S. history.

30 — Byrd to lie in Senate Chamber where he served. Obama, Biden to attend service in Charleston; Byrd’s body also to lie in repose in State Capitol Rotunda.



July

1 — Moves occur to change State Code to allow for a special election to fill Sen. Byrd’s vacant seat.

2 — Thousands pass Byrd’s casket in the State Capitol Building in Charleston.

3 — Late Sen. Robert C. Byrd memorialized by Obama, Clinton and others in Charleston. Stars shine for opening of The Casino at The Greenbrier.

4 — Sen. Mike Green selected to be chairman of an ad hoc panel to improve safety in the mine industry.

5 — Miners speak more freely about unsafe working conditions after UBB disaster.

6 — TWV to use Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building in downtown Beckley.

7 — Sen. Byrd laid to rest beside late wife, Erma, after federal service in Arlington.

8 — Manchin expresses interest in running for Byrd’s Senate seat.

9 — Manchin empowered to set up special election for Senate seat.

10 — 90-year-old cancer survivor, Blake Stone, cuts ribbon at Relay for Life.

11 — Site for the Boy Scouts of America’s High-Adventure Base is under preparation.

12 — The Soul of Coal Event honors African-American miners, victims of the UBB mine disaster.

13 — Fayette County residents discuss 10-year Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan.

14 — The region prepares for The Greenbrier Classic PGA TOUR event.

15 — Safety specialist J. Davitt McAteer announces that UBB miners likely suffered instant death.

16 — After 85 days, BP puts stopper in oil spill.

17 — Carte Goodwin is appointed to U.S. Senate seat held by Robert Byrd.

18 — Friends of Coal Auto Fair winds down.

19 — Greenbrier Valley Welcome and Interpretive Center opens.

20 — Lawmakers approve the special elections bill; primary set for Aug. 28.

21 — Manchin to run for U.S. Senate seat.

22 — U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to fund new Beckley VA nursing facility.

23 — Mine safety officials slam Massey’s claim that ventilation changes led to explosion.

24 — 15 candidates file to run for Byrd’s Senate seat.

25 — Secretary of State Tennant announces ballot is set for special U.S. Senate primaries.

26 — Beckley Beautification Committee honors flower gardener Paul Hutchinson for his work.

27 — Art community in Greenbrier County prepares theater, art and music for visiting golf fans.

28 — Georgia Pacific plans to shut down Mount Hope plant. Manchin, Raese lead balloting in special primary election to fill Sen. Robert Byrd’s seat.

29 — Greenbrier Classic tees off.

30 — Manchin presents Jim Justice with Distinguished West Virginian Award.

31 — Jeff Overton leading the way at The Greenbrier Classic.



August

1 — TWV to debut “Willy Wonka.”

2 — Stuart Appleby wins Greenbrier Classic. Register-Herald Senior Editor Bev Davis passes away unexpectedly at her home.

3 — West Virginia begins new budget year in the black.

4 — Jerry West and Tony Caridi raise funds for Bowers Hospice House.

5 — MSU Academy will not reopen due to economy.

6 — Eight black lung programs to share $1.5 million federal grant.

7 — New Marsh Fork elementary school closer to reality.

8 — New residential hall at MSU scheduled to open for fall term.

9 — Christian Brand holds on to lead at BNI Memorial Tournament.

10 — MSU opens crime lab in Mount Hope.

11 — Blocked funds for PGA golf event create stir.

12 — Ground is broken for Beckley’s BIG project.

13 — Officials and residents celebrate first purchases in Dunloup Creek Watershed buyouts.

14 — McDowell prison to offer community tours.

15 — UBB Disaster — A Deeper Look, Survivor Stanley “Goose” Stewart.

16 — Former CEO says all miners could benefit from better gas monitoring.

17 — Raleigh County pleased with WESTEST 2 scores.

18 — MSHA states Massey failed to report UBB accidents before disaster.

19 — Area colleges gear up for new term.

20 — Early voting begins for special Senate primaries.

21 — Monroe teen enters plea in dog attack.

22 — Patrols to increase for start of school.

23 — Back to school.

24 — Rahall believes R.D. Bailey plan will be finished.

25 — MSHA shuts down sections of Fayette County mine.

26 — Truck hauling explosives crashes in Cotton Hill area.

27 — Raleigh feels shake of two early morning earthquakes.

28 — Appalachian Festival delights area.

29 — Senate nominees selected.

30 — Byrd’s office closes: 3,000 cubic feet archived.

31 — Help needed for Sherrie’s Sweep.



September

1 — MSHA seeking dismissal of Massey lawsuit.

2 — Vet recalls signing of Japanese surrender 65 years later.

3 — WVU new business dean sees potential in school and state.

4 — Justice rips GOP caucus.

5 — Armstrong Creek Volunteer Fire Department wins 18th annual Fireman’s Rodeo Competition.

6 — Generation Beckley hopes to put ”mojo” back in Beckley.

7 — Packed house enjoys Beckley Area Foundation’s 2010 Labor Day concert with the West Virginia Symphony.

8 — Maynard, Rahall face off in first debate.

9 — Greenbrier resort sets record for occupancy.

10 — Dreama McNeal named West Virginia Teacher of the Year.

11 — WVU beats Marshall in overtime.

12 — Bill Baker to be 2010 Spirit of Beckley award recipient.

13 — Oak Hill amphitheater moves closer to reality.

14 — FCI prison in McDowell means new jobs.

15 — Ronceverte to look at trash and water rate hikes.

16 — Local postal jobs at stake, union says, with plan to shut down Beckley processing.

17 — Former Fayetteville deputy sentenced for embezzlement of fire department funds.

18 — Police investigating White Sulphur Springs Emergency Medical Services embezzlement case.

19 — Five injured when biplane crashes into Fayette County home.

20 — Caboose centerpiece of Rainelle park.

21 — 2,000 lend a hand in Sherrie’s Sweep.

22 — Public and employees speak out about postal reform.

23 — Addressing mine safety, coal executive speaks at 2010 Coal Symposium.

24 — Road repair project on U.S. 19 and W.Va. 3 under way.

25 — Bluestone project bringing dam up to modern standards.

26 — New icon at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church is more than piece of art.

27 — Rotary clubs adopt water projects.

28 — Tamarack set to celebrate American Craft Week.

29 — West Virginia aims to finish UBB probe by mid-2011.

30 — Mine safety woes are failure of leadership.



October

1 — Massey Energy charges federal investigators damaged evidence in Upper Big Branch explosion.

2 — American Postal Workers union members picket consolidation at Beckley Post Office.

3 — 20th annual Chili Night takes over downtown Beckley.

4 — Theatre West Virginia opens touring show.

5 — Murder charges filed in alleged copper theft attempt. Prime 44 West private label wine unveiled at The Greenbrier.

6 — Public gathers six months after Upper Big Branch mine disaster.

7 — Ribbons decorate downtown Beckley for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

8 — Possible bomb used in City National Bank heist.

9 — Beckley man arrested for Harper Road City National Bank robbery.

10 — Fall fests visit Lewisburg, Sophia.

11 — Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department adds tracking dogs.

12 — Oak Hill resident killed in Fayette County coal mine accident.

13 — Marsh Fork school land purchase finalized.

14 — Warrant sweep nets nine arrests in Beckley.

15 — Bond set for Crab Orchard woman charged with felony murder in copper theft gone bad.

16 — Bridge Day 2010 kicks off.

17 — Thousands attend 31st annual Bridge Day at New River Gorge.

18 — West Virginia candidates for U.S. House seats raise $1.7 million, spend $2.6 million.

19 — Manchin, Raese debate in bid to replace late Robert C. Byrd.

20 — Greenbrier CEO Jim Justice purchases Glade Springs’ Cooper Land Development holdings.

21 — Beckley Police seek home invasion suspects.

22 — United Coal’s newly formed Affinity Coal Co. breaks ground. Lawsuits filed against The Greenbrier for breach of contract.

23 — Rite Aid robbery suspect arrested. Groundbreaking at The Summit: Betchel Family National Scout Reserve.

24 — Railroad Days continue in Hinton.

25 — West Virginia Department of Education on target for universal pre-kindergarten schooling.

26 — Murder/suicide in Wyoming County shuts down stretch of W.Va. 10.

27 — Congressional candidates debate at MSU’s Carter Hall.

28 — Massey Energy’s Don Blankenship cites methane gas for Upper Big Branch explosion.

29 — Bluestone Dam enters phase three to improve structure safety. Nicholas County Delegate Sam Argento dies after long bout with cancer.

30 — Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department announces officers to be placed in local schools in proactive move. Massey Energy officials refuse to testify on Upper Big Branch mine disaster.

31 — Southern West Virginia Multicultural Museum and Community Center opens in Beckley.



November

1 — New River Community and Technical College’s Education and Technology Training Center opens.

2 — Bill Clinton shows support for Manchin at rally at Tamarack.

3 — Manchin, Rahall lead winners in West Virginia elections. Two Republicans sweep incumbent Democrats from District 27.

4 — Manchin vows smooth transition in role switch from governor to Senate. State’s mine safety chief resigns.

5 — West Virginia state soccer tournament begins at YMCA Youth Sports Complex.

6 — Woodrow Wilson, Oak Hill boys soccer teams advance to state title contests.

7 — Woodrow Wilson captures Class AAA boys soccer state championship.

8 — West Virginia Dance Company performs for several Raleigh County schools.

9 — West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency meeting set for Tamarack.

10 — Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital announces closure of long-term care floor.

11 — State Police arrest Summers County man in child’s death.

12 — Parades honor area veterans.

13 — Senator-elect Manchin gives last speech as state’s chief executive. Former Raleigh County House of Delegates member Jackie Withrow dies.

14 — Summers County volleyball wins Class AA title.

15 — West Virginia Music Hall of Fame to hold special ceremony at Tamarack.

16 — Manchin takes oath in Capitol Hill to succeed late Robert C. Byrd.

17 — Greenbrier denied fifth star. Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin takes oath.

18 — Spirit of Beckley campaign picking up.

19 — State nursing board sanctions MSU program.

20 — West Virginia group sues to force early vote for governor.

21 — Area legislators wonder how Tomblin will serve state as governor.

22 — Turnpike geared for holiday rush.

23 — Buck gun season opens.

24 — Raleigh General Hospital CEO Karen Bowling steps down.

25 — Concern grows over Beckley Water Co. reservoir levels.

26 — Local churches provide Thanksgiving meals.

27 — Area shoppers crowd stores for Black Friday deals.

28 — Skating rink opens at The Greenbrier. Register-Herald e-edition announced.

29 — Division of Highways prepares for winter.

30 — Rahall seeks permission to serve on two house committees.



December

1 — Beckley mail processing unit being shut down. The Greenbrier announces summer concert series acts.

2 — Beckley mayor faults decision to shut down mail center.

3 — Turnpike purchases seven new snow plows. State enters December in black $121 million.

4 — Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship announces he will retire at end of month. Acting Gov. Tomblin says he will not yield Senate president seat.

5 — Residents gather to watch snowy Beckley Christmas Parade.

6 — Optometrists not planning to push Senate for ability to perform laser surgery in 2011. WVU accepts bid to Champs Sports Bowl.

7 — Bill Baker presented 2010 Spirit of Beckley Award. Tomblin talks coal with Obama administration.

8 — Mine Health and Safety Academy holds hearing on mine dust rules. Outgoing County Commissioner John Humphrey hired as new county administrator.

9 — New mine safety legislation fails to pass West Virginia House.

10 — Mount Hope supporters speak out on school’s possible closure.

11 — Commissioner John Aliff says no tax hike planned to complete judicial annex. PGA TOUR honors Greenbrier Classic with awards.

12 — Winterplace opens for season.

13 — Exhibition mine construction keeps Christmas lights outside this year.

14 — Heavy snow hampers southern West Virginia.

15 — Fire destroys several businesses, apartment on Johnstown Road.

16 — Winter weather continues to disrupt daily activities.

17 — Snowstorm batters southern West Virginia, second of the week.

18 — Rahall seeking funds for King Coal Highway, Coalfields Expressway.

19 — Mac’s Toy Fund makes spirits brighter.

20 — Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital long-term facility receives help from state.

21 — Area residents air concerns on proposal to close, merge Mount Hope High School.

22 — West Virginia gains population in census announcement.

23 — Judiciary Chairman Jeffrey Kessler wants Tomblin to honor caucus vote on leader. WVU offensive coordinator Dana Holgersen introduced.

24 — Mott Manufacturing extends lease at Greenbrier Valley Airport Industrial Park.

25 — Shelters showing generosity for those displaced.

26 — United Methodist Temple Christmas dinner spreads joy.

27 — New delegates eye transparency, business reform in upcoming session of legislature.

28 — Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeffrey Kessler expects to be installed as acting president. Snow socks area.

29 — Beckley Appalachian Regional Healthcare files lawsuit against Department of Health and Human Resources.

30 — Monroe County Schools to cut jobs to prevent deficit in 2011

31 — W.Va. among highest states in tax increases.