Day: April 24, 2014 Archives


ThursdayApril 24, 2014

Mountaineers projected among last teams in for NCAA berth

WVU owns a stellar RPI, but only a so-so record as Kansas State visits for Big 12 weekend series.

WV tourism chief to retire

Betty Carver has worked in state government for 37 years.

State announces additional grant money to help laid off miners

Retraining funds available through 2016.

CWA-Frontier agree to fifth contract extension

Contract ran out last August.

Freedom tank taken apart

U.S. Chemical Safety Board will continue investigation into what caused MCHM leak off-site.

Teenager shot and killed in Charleston

Detroit man and Charleston juvenile charged with murder.

Some Wyoming County residents can finally use water without boiling

Sen. Mike Green says situation was just as bad as nine-county water emergency.

Woman wanted for attempted robbery in Bluefield picked up in Tennessee

Police say suspect tried to rob First Century Bank earlier this month.

WVU quarterbacks: Can any of the current contenders win eight games?

Though Clint Trickett didn't take a snap this spring, his starting job looks secure based on what the other QBs showed.

Question spray painted on building where Marshall student died

Leah Hickman killed more than six years ago.

Marshall lands another D’Antoni as new basketball coach

With Mike D'Antoni returning to the Lakers, his older brother was hired as Marshall's next head coach.

Leftwich & Pennington to coach Marshall’s Green-White game

The Saturday game will close out the spring football practices.

Like father like son; Charleston police welcome new officers

Six officers will be on the streets in a few months.

Special prosecutors take oath in Kanawha County

Team will take on domestic-related cases for elected prosecutor.

Van Horn holding down right side

The Beckley native has locked down right tackle and has developed into a team leader.

Congressional run is first for 2nd District candidate Ron Walters, Jr.

He talked about the issues on Thursday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

Park Service: New River Gorge fire 90 percent contained

Fire crews from West Virginia and several other states have been working to get the fire under control.

Boone County senator says layoff news is ‘devastating’

He says the effects of the Patriot Coal furloughs will be felt throughout Boone County and in surrounding areas.

Teen dies in Boone County wreck

MADISON, W.Va. — Students are grief stricken at Scott High School in Boone County today.   16-year old Student Carolyn Green of Danville was killed in a car wreck on Corridor G Wednesday afternoon. Deputies say she lost control of her vehicle and it rolled multiple times as she traveled north on 119 near the Waterways

Naternicola’s ‘best hitting group’ helps Fairmont Senior target elusive title

Fairmont Senior still looking for first baseball title after eight runner-up finishes.