Day: July 20, 2015 Archives


MondayJuly 20, 2015

Parkersburg Police discover body in Little Kanawha River

Alcohol suspected to have played a role in accidental death.

Charleston council votes to raise city user fee

Current $2 fee will increase 50 cents in 2016 and an additional 50 cents in 2020.

‘This year’s TCU?’ Holgorsen embraces the similarities

Allan Taylor's column from Dallas, where some proposed West Virginia becoming the Big 12's surprise contender.

Watch: Big 12 media days highlights from Dallas

Sportsline host Tony Caridi breaks down WVU's presence at Big 12 Media Days in Dallas.

Cabell Midland’s Donahue to play in Blue-Grey All-American Bowl

Cabell Midland defensive lineman Reese Donahue invited to play in an All-American Bowl.

Suspect arrested in Morgantown bank robbery

Preston County man accused in July 20 robbery.

Yeager board recommends Sayre as new interim director; work begins on hillside

The recommendation was put forth following the announcement of former airport director Rick Atkinson's retirement.

Criminal probe could follow against Weston police officer after suspect’s death

An internal investigation by Weston Police cleared officer Eric Riddle, who had been under suspension since the incident on July 1.

Watch: Dana Holgorsen at the podium in Dallas

Coach says poor turnover margin cost WVU a chance at Big 12 title last season.

Boy Scouts Host Vets at Summit Bechtel Reserve

"I was injured at Camp Pendleton while we were training to go to Afghanistan," he said. "This was right after 9/11. And there was a Paralyzed Veterans of America Service Officer sitting right in my room

West Virginia joins nationwide effort to improve early reading

The campaign aims to increase the number of children reading at grade level by the end of third grade.

Summers sheriff: Man killed brother in drunken fight

Other family members at Sunday shooting scene.

Merger makes Charleston a single-newspaper city

The Charleston Gazette and the Charleston Daily Mail are now the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

Man accused in Harrison County quadruple homicide appears for status hearing

The state has suggested it could "possibly" use 91 witnesses in its case against Sidney Arthur Muller

Big 12 title game could create $30 million: Bob Bowlsby

Commissioner opens Big 12 media day fielding more questions about conference title game and expansion.

Trial of Harrison County fugitive arrested in Colorado delayed

Jeremy Marple waived his right to a speedy trial, requesting it be pushed to the next term of court

Vacancies climb at Huttonsville; Randolph delegates call for state action on pay

As of Monday, more than 100 staffing positions at the medium-security facility remained unfilled.

Bridge Day chair: Event registrations off to strong start

Security change had threatened participation for Bridge Day 2015.

Handicapping 2016 WV Senate races

Yes, the 2016 General Election is still more than a year away, but several state Senate races are already taking shape.  Seventeen of the 34 seats are up, and we’ll be talking a lot more about all those races in the months ahead, but here are my top six as of today. Updated as of