Day: November 2, 2015 Archives


MondayNovember 2, 2015

Alderson Broaddus defaults on bonds totaling over $36 million

School having financial difficulties; president announced resignation last week.

Judge Berger decides Blankenship trial will move on from former Massey coal group president

Chris Blanchard, who has testified on parts of seven days, likely won't be back on the stand in Don Blankenship criminal trial.

Kanawha County Schools sees improvement in test scores, graduation rates

Board of Education received results from 2014-2015 at its meeting Monday night.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield considered pulling out of Obamacare exchange

Company raising rates and staying in as part of its "social mission."

HS football photo gallery: Martinsburg 48, Musselman 6

A look at Martinsburg's 48-6 win over Musselman in week 10 of the high school football season.

HS football photo gallery: Morgantown 42, University 22

Morgantown won the 2015 MoHawk Bowl, beating University 42-22 to finish the regular season with an 8-2 record.

Tomblin discusses plans at state Education Summit to improve student achievement

The governor says the state must work together to keep West Virginia students in school.

Names released in 2 Kanawha County deadly accidents

Wrecks happened Friday night and Saturday morning.

Mercer man sentenced to 50 years after committing 2 robberies

Crimes happened in Bluefield, Brushfork.

Palumbo to seek reelection in 2016

Kanawha County 2-term senator anticipates tough race next year.

Week 11 finds teams on standby

With Week 11 of the 2015 high school football season here, some 17 teams will not play in the last week of the regular season. However, only seven of those are guaranteed to be putting their equipment away this week. In Class AAA, there are seven teams scheduled for their open week: Brooke, Capital, Huntington,

Vote on legal weed complicated in neighboring Ohio

Marijuana would be allowed under issue on Tuesday ballot, but only a handful of people would reap the financial benefits as the measure is crafted.

State ERP board delays biweekly pay change for state employees

State Auditor Glen Gainer says lawmakers are playing political games with the issue.

Boone County looks to close one-third of its elementary schools

Downturn in coal industry forcing the hand of school board.

Education advocate says local school districts need more flexibility

Matt Williams, vice president of policy and advocacy for KnowledgeWorks, spoke Monday in Charleston at the Education Alliance's 2015 Education Summit.

Organization aims to thank vets with hunting/fishing trips

Group forms with mission of taking veterans hunting and fishing as a mission of gratitude

Taking stock: Why the Mountaineers made a mess at TCU

In the Gold & Blue Lunch Report, Allan Taylor examines what went wrong in Fort Worth.

Martinsburg man charged after striking pedestrians

Accident happened Halloween night.

After flunking the hard part, will West Virginia make good on the back end?

Beginning with Texas Tech, the Mountaineers face a string of five opponents who are just 14-26.

Cole says hellhole label may be going away soon

Senate president says state should hear something this month.