Day: November 19, 2013 Archives


TuesdayNovember 19, 2013

Three arrested after Nicholas County home searched

Police found cash, drugs, several loaded weapons and eight vehicles

45 years after Farmington disaster: Remembering 78 miners who perished

The 1968 disaster led to stiffer federal regulations on coal mine safety practices.

DNR officers uncover major deer poaching operation

Group allegedly killed large numbers of deer, processed meat, then sold it across state lines

Proposal on table for county officeholder pay increase

County commissioners against the plan.

The Blitz – Class AAA quarterfinals

Garrett Cullen and Fred Persinger look at the four quarterfinal games out of Class AAA.

The Blitz – Class AA quarterfinals

Garrett Cullen and Fred Persinger look at the four quarterfinal games out of Class AA.

The Blitz – Class A quarterfinals

Garrett Cullen and Fred Persinger look at the four quarterfinal games out of Class A.

Photos: Pt. Pleasant 41, Logan 14

​Pt. Pleasant defeated Logan 41-14 in the opening round of the playoffs.

Despite KU loss, Holgorsen says Luck ‘knows we’re on the right track’

With WVU swooning to five losses in six games, Holgorsen says he and his AD are in sync on a winning blueprint.

County clerks want to change vote canvassing system

Bill would do away with hand vote canvassing.

Forest fire winding down

As fire winds down, attention turns toward investigation of a cause

‘A lot of concerns’ about West Virginia’s economy

Analyst sees many growing negatives in the years ahead.

West Virginia AP teachers are getting schooled

Center for Professional Development offers continuing ed for even the most senior teachers,

The Takeaway: WVU staying home for Christmas

LAWRENCE, Kan. — In their weekly installment of “The Takeaway,” Allan Taylor and Justin Hoff break down the Kansas film and share their thoughts on WVU’s football season with only one game remaining.

New digs coming for border training center in Harpers Ferry

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller said Tuesday a national training center in Harpers Ferry is going to become a full-service training campus. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a contract to build a 250-room student dorm and student center at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Advanced Training Center. Sen.

Police say man caught after second vehicle theft of the night

Cabin Creek homeowner detains man until deputies arrive.

Benjamin planning no Congressional run

He addressed the possibility on Tuesday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

Poll: Most West Virginians oppose prescription requirement for pseudoephedrine

State lawmakers will consider a law change for medications currently available over-the-counter next year.

Hoskins named Mackey Semifinalist

Gator Hoskins leads all tight ends with nine touchdown catches.

Train fatal in Jefferson County

Victim struck at a crossing in Shepherdstown Monday night.