Day: May 5, 2016 Archives


ThursdayMay 5, 2016

Body discovered in Monongahela River near Fort Martin power plant

Police indicate an autopsy must be performed to positively identify the body.

Sanders rally draws over 1,000 in South Charleston

Campaign event was the second of three in WV scheduled Thursday by the Vermont Senator.

‘Rally for God’ draws in over 4,000 for Franklin Graham stop at state Capitol

Charleston was the 22nd stop for evangelist Franklin Graham's "Decision America" Tour.

18-mile power line to be energized by mid-summer in Harrison County

The project will mostly serve customers along the U.S. Route 50 corridor.

One dead, one injured after head-on collision in Barbour County

A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while another woman was flown to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries

Early voting totals outpacing previous years

More than 63,000 voters cast ballots in 7 days.

Trump picks up more support in West Virginia

Mooney and WV Coal Association get on board.

The Stampede Podcast, May 5

Dave Wilson weighs in on whether or not Marshall should consider a conference change if the Big 12 creates holes in other conferences.

A super start to spring gobbler season

Patience pays off in week one hunt

Justice again leads MetroNews West Virginia Poll

The last MetroNews West Virginia Poll before the primary election shows 18 percent of likely Democratic voters, including unaffiliated voters, are still undecided.

Two injured after tractor trailer goes over embankment along I-79 in Marion County

A father and son were transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital for unknown injuries

Randolph County man sentenced for role in multi-state drug trafficking operation

Chad workman received 97 months on Wednesday from a Money Laundering charge

MetroNews Presidential Preview: Hillary Clinton

To date, Hillary Clinton has won 24 of the 43 nominating contests--including 57.2 percent of all Democratic voters.

Senator Manchin’s gambit with the Clintons

Joe Manchin has always had an effective charm offensive, and he uses that personality to build relationships.  It was evident during the visits by Hillary and Bill Clinton to West Virginia this week that Manchin has formed a bond with the power pair. Manchin went everywhere with the Clintons.  He was with Bill in Logan,

Nitro beats Hurricane, takes first MSAC baseball title since 2009

Nitro claimed the 2016 MSAC baseball championship on Wednesday with a 3-1 win over Hurricane.