The Governor will name a special election date to replace him. But he's still trying to hit them up for more money. The State Corporation Commission says Winney does not fix leaks, lets the tanks run dry, and overcharges customers. He also refused to pay his electric bills, so the entire system was almost shut down. He hung up when called for a comment.
Gas prices are still near record highs, but they have eased a little in the last month.
Even with that drop, it is the second-highest monthly average ever, second only to last month. Stocks lost ground today as investors took some profits from Wall Street's powerful two-day rally. The Bloomberg News 7 Index lost a quarter of a point. They're ordinary young people doing extraordinary things. A dozen young people from Western Virginia are being honored for overcoming adversity, helping the less fortunate and saving lives.