Day: February 10, 2016 Archives


WednesdayFebruary 10, 2016

Cashwell reflects on last-second 3 to stun No. 1 Morgantown

South Charleston hands Morgantown its first loss in over a year with a last-second 3 from Taliah Cashwell.

Tomblin appoints new Acting Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Administration

Mary Jane Pickens will take up the post immediately, replacing Jason Pizatella in the wake of his resignation.

State Election Commission certifies Benjamin re-election committee

Commission ruled that committee to re-elect Justice Brent Benjamin met all requirements to qualify for public campaign financing.

Voter ID bill to House floor

Committee party line vote sends bill to the full House of Delegates.

Treasurer’s Office distributes unclaimed property assets to Special Olympics, Girl Scouts

State Treasurer John Perdue presented checks worth $17,000 to both the Girls Scouts of Black Diamond and Special Olympics of West Virginia on Wednesday.

Charleston man arraigned on B&E, fraud charges

Brandon Lilly, 30, allegedly broke into John Adams Middle School and vehicles in South Hills.

HS boys basketball MetroNews Power Index: Week 6

Another shakeup at the top of the MetroNews Power Index for boys basketball.

Elderly victim identified after car plunges into Elk River

Witnesses say woman drove into the water without touching her brakes.

George hopeful SBA input leads to a facilities plan in Fayette County

The SBA turned down Fayette County's Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan in 2015

DHHR report finds $55 million in SNAP, TANF benefits spent out-of-state

Delegate Jill Upson (R-Jefferson, 65) says she's concerned about the transactions.

WVU still committed to Upper Kanawha Valley’s future

Despite Montgomery council's rejection of an agreement not to take legal action, West Virginia University still wants to help find a path forward for the town after WVU Tech is gone

Religious freedom bill up for passage

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (HB 4012) is up for passage in the House of Delegates Thursday after clearing amendment stage. Supporters say the bill protects the free exercise of religion, but opponents argue the law will be used to discriminate against the gay community. The text of the bill says the

Insurance industry highlights contributions to W.Va.

Insurance agents pride themselves on being part of the fabric of their communities.

West Virginia Scholar Program opens; Full Wesleyan scholarship on the line

Current high school juniors in the Mountain State are eligible.

K-9 unit tracks down alleged robber

Tracking went down roads, through creeks in snow and sub-freezing temperatures.

Murray CEO: Supreme Court stay ‘portends’ EPA’s Clean Power Plan will eventually be overturned

Bob Murray talked about the temporary stay, issued Tuesday, on Wednesday's MetroNews "Talkline."

Manchin recommends Ruby as next U.S. Attorney in Southern W.Va.

The request means Steve Ruby would replace former U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin.

HS girls basketball MetroNews Power Index: Feb. 10 release

Morgantown is No. 1 and Huntington No. 2 in the third edition of the girls basketball MetroNews Power Index.

Police investigating fuel theft from military site in Preston County

The suspect(s) allegedly took gas from bulldozers

State Police investigating death in Barbour County

The Medical Examiner was also called out to the scene.