Day: April 27, 2016 Archives


WednesdayApril 27, 2016

Mountaineers take another close call from Marshall

Jackson Cramer knocked in four runs, Kyle Davis smacked a three-run homer and West Virginia held off a late charge to beat the Herd 9-8 on Wednesday night.

Ohio woman faces prison after admitting to stealing from Wheeling elderly woman

Stephanie Walker was a caregiver for a woman suffering from heart failure for Visiting Angels. Police say she she stole thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from the woman and sold it.

Beckley doctor sentenced to 8 years in prison and $15,000 fine

Jose Jorge Abbud Gordinho, M.D., had previously admitted to healthcare fraud and illegally prescribing the painkiller hydrocodone.

Marshall tuition raises to depend on passage of state budget

The university's Board of Governors approved three possible tuition increase plans Wednesday ranging from 5 to 11 percent.

Rosters announced for 2016 North-South Football Classic

Rosters have been announced for the 2016 North-South Football Classic in Charleston.

Huntington advances, Charleston out in America’s Best Communities competition

Huntington officials celebrated being named 1 of 8 finalists in the America's Best Communities competition Wednesday in Durham, NC.

Ultimate pre-draft Q&A with Mountaineers punter Nick O’Toole

The special-teams icon phones in from SoCal for a revealing chat about NFL jersey numbers, Uber and which presidential candidate Dana Holgorsen most resembles.

‘Jessie’s Law’ on its way in Congress

Manchin, Capito join parents of Jessica Grubb in efforts to improve health care communication.

Displaced coal miners could find future in aviation industry

Stose believes programs like these are vital for retraining laid off miners.

WVU plans expansions and improvements amid state funding limbo

A student union upgrade and new engineering lab are among recently discussed projects.

West Virginia hospitals in “uncertain” territory

Letter from DHHR says Medicaid payments could be delayed because of state revenue problems.

WVSU graduate, presidential candidate wants to ‘bring back Yellow Jacket pride’

Dr. Roslyn Clark-Artis, the current president of Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Florida, is one of three presidential finalists for West Virginia State University.

Lewis County authorities bust man with variety of drugs

Ruha Krinov is being held in the Central Regional Jail on numerous drug charges

More West Virginians leaving Democratic Party

Pollster weighs in on growing number of independents or unaffiliated voters.

Marshall tandem qualifies for FLW College Fishing Championship

Two members of upstart Marshall University Fishing Team record top 10 finish in FLW College event in Virginia.

Trial continued for Randolph County man accused of sexual assault

Jury selection for the case of Wilfred "Dee" Hinchman II is now set for August 1

Ballots are already being cast ahead of West Virginia’s May primary election

The early voting period opened Wednesday in all 55 counties.

Huntington makes its pitch in ABC competition

Mayor Steve Williams presents four bold projects he believes will transform his city into America's Best Community.

On a tough primary night for Sanders, senator finds support in Huntington

On Tuesday night, Bernie Sanders was the first presidential candidate to visit the Mountain State ahead of primary day May 10.