Day: July 1, 2015 Archives


WednesdayJuly 1, 2015

Cathy Goings becomes first woman re-elected as mayor in Clarksburg

Goings finished with the most votes among a crowded list of candidates, and called her unanimous re-election as mayor a historic honor Wednesday night.

Walk-ons report to WVU hoping to make their mark

Beckley's Troy Lilly and Westside's Justin Cogar among eight preferred walk-ons enrolled for summer.

Marsh and Fluharty crack bass pattern in difficult two days

Muddy Monongahela River and fickle weather over two days made conditions tough during the West Virginia Bass Federation Invitational Tournament

HS coaching year-round access proposal set for a vote on July 9

The state board of education on July 9 will vote on year-round coaching access for high schools around the state.

Girl killed in McDowell County crash involving ATV and motorcycle

Police say female victim was driving a motorcycle; two on ATV were uninjured.

Four face charges following Huntington heroin bust

Police executed raids at a pair of residences; found large quantity of heroin.

Woods & Watson: Chasing records both pro and personal

They'll be the top draws Thursday when the Greenbrier Classic opens.

Former Kanawha County teacher faces five years in prison for firearm purchase

East Bank native admitted to buying a gun for a convicted felon.

Upward Bound students across the state participate in “Fun Day Olympics”

The event coincides with Upward Bound summers session, helping low income and first generation students reach college

Mingo County woman sentenced 6 years for contaminating son’s IV line

Candida Fluty, 35, of Kermit, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of child endangerment.

Photo gallery: Greenbrier pro-am provides big dash of celebrity

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Tiger Woods, Bubba Watson, Shaquille O’Neal, John Daly, Don Nehlen, and New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton were among those who teed off during Wednesday’s pro-am at the Greenbrier Classic. Stay tuned to WVMetroNews.com for the remainder of the tournament for photo galleries, videos, news updates and more.  

Jefferson County to host All Good Music Festival for first time next week

The festival had been held in Preston County for years.

Rain likely to take part in opening round of Greenbrier Classic

PGA Tour meteorologist says "fairly high chance" of precipitation.

Shaq whiffs on first tee at Greenbrier pro-am

The NBA 7-footer endured a hilarious debut at the Old White Course.

Water company president defends trio of line repairs, rate increase request

Jeff McIntyre said on Wednesday's MetroNews "Talkline" no amount of money spent can prevent all possible water service problems.

June rain totals above average for most of W.Va.

The central to northern part of the state had above normal precipitation last month, according to the National Weather Service.

Commerce Secretary calls Greenbrier ‘incredible commercial’ for W.Va.

Keith Burdette and other state officials are hosting business leaders during the ongoing PGA Tour event.

Responders call off search for reported downed aircraft

WV Air National Guard found no signs of what residents thought they heard.

Wednesday notes from the Greenbrier Classic

—Former NBA great Shaquille O’Neal is expected to play in today’s pro-am tournament. O’Neal was at the gala opening of the Greenbrier casino in 2010 and has developed a friendship with owner Jim Justice. One Greenbrier official said the resort would make sure they had a bed big enough for Shaq, who goes 7-1, 325