Day: April 21, 2016 Archives


ThursdayApril 21, 2016

South Charleston police ask public for help to identify body found in Kanawha River

The man's body was found Tuesday night by a pair of kayakers who were out on the river. Police found two signs that the man was likely Hispanic and Roman Catholic.

6 Kanawha County high schools mentioned in U.S. News and World report

George Washington and Nitro high schools were nationally ranked in the report, while St. Albans, Herbert Hoover, South Charleston and Riverside were all nationally recognized.

Guilty plea from Charleston doctor for violations

Dr. Iraj Derakhshan, a neurologist, admitted to giving a patient a painkiller that he never reported.

Over 500 W.Va. students participate in DEP’s Earth Day event in Charleston

Children learned about water, wildlife, forests, air quality and more at booths set up outside the Clay Center.

Morgantown man arrested in connection with pharmacy robberies

Garrett Moody allegedly stole medications from the CVS on Pineview Drive after handing the pharmacist a note threatening to blow up the pharmacy.

Raleigh County man released after arrest for having gun in church last year

Ethelbert Broadnax was charged with brandishing a deadly weapon at the New Salem Baptist Church in Stotesbury.

WVU engineer and Volkswagen emissions researcher is Time’s top 100

The same day Volkswagen announced buybacks and payouts to misled consumers, Dan Carder was recegonized internationally for his team's research.

West Virginia’s five year cancer plan released

The Mountains of Hope Cancer Coalition presented the 2016-2020 plan Thursday in Charleston.

Airtech, LLC announces expansion to Upshur County Regional Airport

Up to 10 high-tech jobs will come to the region as the company services, maintains and inspects aircraft

State GOP Chair thinks some changes in primary process needed for 2020

Lucas did qualify that by saying GOP voters in West Virginia can directly elect their delegates on election day

Chamber president still likes non-partisan judicial elections

Darrel McGraw, a chief rival of the state Chamber of Commerce, could benefit most from the non-partisan election which the Chamber fought to change.

DEP finishes feasibility study on Clean Power Plan response

Detailed study completed as controversial plan remains on hold.

Budget battle becomes more complicated

State lawmakers are facing some new and oppressive realities in deciding how to cover budget shortfalls

Seider ride-along part of Carrier’s recruiting orientation

West Virginia's 28-year-old receivers coach contends his age will benefit his connections with high school recruits.

The Stampede Podcast, April 21

Huntington High's Billy Ross and Spring Valley's Riley Locklear talk about the recruiting process and getting offers from major programs on this week's edition.

Golf Digest: Pikewood National among ‘America’s 20 Hardest Courses’

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Golf Digest named Pikewood National Golf Club one of “America’s 20 Hardest Golf Courses,” lauding its design as picturesque and punishing. Pikewood National earned its ranking alongside preeminent courses such as Pine Valley, Oakmont Country Club and Augusta National. Located near Morgantown, WV, Pikewood National is a 7,588-yard, par 72 private course that opened

Where’s the judge?

For Republicans and Independents voting a Republican ballot in the May 10th Primary Election, finding the judicial candidates of choice could be like a voting version of “Where’s Waldo.” This is the first election under the change in state law where candidates for state Supreme Court, circuit judge, family court judge and magistrate run without