Day: August 19, 2013 Archives


MondayAugust 19, 2013

WV Guardsman honored for efforts in Clay County crash

Crash took the life of one teenager and injured 10 others

WV National Guard preserving 130th Airlift Wing in Charleston

Announced steps being taken Monday to ensure future

Shuler ready to get back on the field

Shuler has been held out of football activities as his surgically repaired right foot heals.

Schedule ‘toughest ever’ for Martinsburg

Bulldogs head coach Dave Walker says his team's 2013 slate is probably the toughest they've ever played.

Photos: Tug Valley, Logan scrimmage

A look at Logan and Tug Valley's scrimmage from this past weekend.

Linebacker aims to slow the blur

Senior Doug Rigg says he can barely remember parts of chaotic 2012 season in which defense couldn't keep up.

Hearing Tuesday for accused sheriff killer

Tennis Maynard is charged with the murder of Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum.

IMG taps new voice for baseball, women’s hoops

Jeff Culhane, formerly of the Husker Sports Network in Nebraska, reportedly joining WVU broadcasts.

Man who killed father sentenced in Mason County

The son was 17 years old at the time.

Woman recovering after spending days lost in Boone County

The woman told authorities the problem started when her GPS lead her to the wrong place.

Felony charges against Peter Lizon dismissed

Charges that the Jackson County man tortured his wife over years could be filed again in the future.

The fallout from Mingo judge’s arrest continues

State Supreme Court Chief Justice says some of Mingo County Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury's cases may have to be revisited.

Illuminate Sunday designed to shine a light on abortions

Those with the Family Policy Council of West Virginia are organizing the October event.

Northern high tech park raises issues over funds

Group in northern WV frustrated over lack of increase while Kanawha Valley project receives millions

Kenova police eye charges in attempted abduction

Police say they believe they have the van and a person of interest in attempted to kidnap 10 year old boy

Prosecutor: Charges against Summersville woman ‘peanuts’ compared to what she faces in Alabama

The woman is accused of cashing the Social Security checks of two elderly women who went missing more than a decade ago.

Wayne targets three-peat in Class AA

The Pioneers have won 23 straight games and two consecutive championships heading into 2013.

Johnson impressing coaches

Devon Johnson is making a name for himself among The Herd's coaching staff.

Classes in session as 2-deep forms

Preseason camp is finished, and now WVU's coaches are closer to doling out starting assignments.

Mingo County probe prompts more questions

(Editor’s note: In response to my commentary, Mingo County Prosecutor Michael Sparks sent me the following statement.) “I have supported and assisted the federal investigation in Mingo County and continue to do so.  I commend the United States Attorney’s Office, FBI and West Virginia State Police for their commitment to the cause of justice.  As