Day: May 6, 2016 Archives


FridayMay 6, 2016

Charleston introduces ‘Autopods’ to transport tourists

What's described as a 'micro-transport' flat-rate taxi service will offer rides in the Capital City.

Maestro Cooper bids farewell to symphonic concerts with WV Symphony after 15 years

Grant Cooper, who announced his retirement last year, will take the stage at the Clay Center Saturday at 8 p.m.

6 injured in Boone County explosion

Blast happened Friday in Madison.

Over 200 W.Va. eighth graders inducted into Golden Horseshoe Society at state Capitol

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and state School Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano welcomed the group of students during a Friday ceremony.

The Lunch’s post-spring football review: Running backs

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report begins our post-spring positional look at West Virginia football.

Ohio man charged with brandishing gun in church

Incident occurred as suspect sate for a family photo for the church directory

Two men arrested on parole violations and drug charges in Harrison County

One man was found hiding in a cardboard box by authorities Thursday

Overwhelming support for Trump, small lead for Sanders in MetroNews West Virginia Poll

In Democratic presidential race, Hillary Clinton has closed the gap in West Virginia against Sanders since February poll.

Moorefield growing in confidence heading into loaded Region 2 action

Moorefield enters baseball postseason play riding late-year momentum.

Trump gets behind coal at nearly sold out Charleston rally

About 12,000 people were on hand at Charleston Civic Center Thursday night, capping a whirlwind day on the campaign trail ahead of May 10 primary.

Morgantown ‘Feels the Bern’ at Sanders rally

Some came as already decided voters. But, several others were waiting to make up their minds for the primary after hearing Sanders speak.

End of the week thoughts

–The competitive races for the Democratic and Republican nominations for President elevated West Virginia’s status from the usual fly-over country.  Bill and Hillary Clinton spent a total of three days here between them.  Donald Trump had a huge rally last night that packed the Charleston Civic Center and Bernie Sanders has made four stops in

Miners, families encouraged ‘The Donald’ will bring jobs back to W.Va.

A crowd of over 11,000 people packed the Charleston Civic Center for a Donald Trump rally Thursday night.