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Day: May 9, 2016 Archives


MondayMay 9, 2016

WVSU to name 11th president at Tuesday news conference

The new president will succeed current WVSU President Brian Hemphill who is leaving to become president of Radford University in Virginia.

DHHR announces expansion of patient notification for stress tests at Raleigh Heart Clinic

On March 11, the Bureau for Public Health issued over 2,300 notifications to patients of Raleigh Heart Clinic who underwent stress testing with injectable medications.

Cole holds campaign event in Charleston on eve of primary day

Cole says he hasn't spent much time worrying about his opponent for the November general election.

Dem gubernatorial candidates spend final day of campaign on the road

Justice, Goodwin, Kessler crisscross state for votes.

HS baseball photo gallery: Spring Mills 14, Martinsburg 4

A look at Spring Mills' recent 14-4 regular season win over Martinsburg.

Secretary of State reports record high number of early voters this Primary Election

More than 100,000 West Virginians cast their ballot during the 10-day early voting period.

Tomblin administration: special session on budget to begin next week

Gov. Tomblin will present another budget plan for House and Senate members to consider.

Senate candidate planning to return to campaign trail after assault; believes attack was politically motivated

A Logan County man is facing three charges for the alleged attack at a Mother's Day cookout.

Victim’s vehicle found in Stonewall Jackson Lake

Troopers identify woman found along shore of lake and discover her vehicle submerged nearby.

Fall turkey season set for all 55 counties

Season change is a first in West Virginia history and reflects the amazing restoration of turkey population in West Virginia. Commission approved all 2016 fall big game seasons.

DNR identifies victim who fell into Kanawha River

Hurricane resident identified as victim who suffered medical episode and died while fishing Saturday in Putnam County

Outside groups dropping millions on West Virginia Supreme Court race

Third party spending is far outpacing what the five candidates themselves have spent.

The Lunch’s post-spring football review: Receivers

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

Highway lights to be installed by helicopter

Light poles will be picked by a chopper, lifted into place, and bolted to the foundation in 15 minute intervals. The operation is faster, cheaper, and safer than the traditional alternative of a crane and lane restrictions for weeks.

Clay County schools getting ‘back to normal’ following threat, superintendent says

Schools reopened Monday after a threat was made at Clay County Middle School.

New charges against Berkeley County man accused of burning infant

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Hedgesville man faces new charges after a baby police say he burned died over the weekend. Michael McKinley, 29, was charged with death of a child by a parent or guardian and remains jailed at the Eastern Regional Jail on $270,000. The Journal reports McKinley was originally charged with child gross

Investigation underway after body discovered in Stonewall Lake

A fisherman made the discovery Sunday morning.

Herd clinches spot in C-USA tourney with sweep of UAB

Marshall has clinched a spot in the C-USA tournament for the first time since 2010.

More insights from the MetroNews West Virginia Poll

The most recent editions of the MetroNews West Virginia Poll give us a snapshot-in-time of the lean of West Virginia voters in two key races heading into tomorrow’s Primary Election. In the Presidential race, the poll has Donald Trump with the support of 57 percent of Republican and independent voters, while Hillary Clinton has drawn