Day: May 10, 2016 Archives


TuesdayMay 10, 2016

Incumbents renominated in Congressional races; Hunt to face Mooney in 2nd District

Only incumbent 2nd District Congressman Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) faced opposition in Tuesday's primary election.

Jim Justice, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, looks ahead to November

Justice won the nomination over former U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin and state Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler in Tuesday's primary election.

Additional Board of Public Works races set for November

Incumbents will face opposition in November.

Democratic exit poll brings interesting numbers

In an exit poll of West Virginia Democrats who voted in Tuesday’s primary: 54% of those polled are 50 of age or older 48% earn an income under 50K 33% identify themselves as independent/unaffiliated/other 48% claim they are very or somewhat liberal The No. 1 issue of those polled is the economy, with 57% saying that

McCuskey, Claytor to face off in November race for auditor

The resignation of longtime Auditor Glen Gainer III will take effect later this week.

Cheers from Sanders supporters fill Charleston restaurant following projected win

Several young volunteers attended Tuesday's watch party at the Trick Fish restaurant in Charleston.

Tennant, Warner matchup set for Secretary of State’s race in November

Incumbent Secretary of State Natalie Tennant is seeking a 3rd term.

Jim Justice is Democratic gubernatorial nominee, will face Cole in November

Justice ran against former U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin and Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler (D-Marshall, 02) in Tuesday's primary election.

Still some voters waiting their turn as polls close statewide

Secretary of State Natalie Tennant says there was a high turnout in Tuesday's primary election.

Cole, Republican gubernatorial nominee, looks ahead to November

Thus far, the Senate President has raised more money for his campaign for governor than any other gubernatorial candidate.

West Virginia State University names 11th president

Dr. Anthony Jenkins, of the University of Central Florida, was one of three finalists interviewed for the job.

Gallery: Martinsburg’s Rager with 2-hit shutout over Musselman

A look at Martinsburg's recent 4-0 regular season win over Musselman.

HS softball photo gallery: Hedgesville vs. Spring Mills

A look at Hedgesville's 6-3 sectional win over Spring Mills in high school softball action.

Trump backers run into resistance trying to pass out slate

Campaign co-chair says convention delegate vote most important one in WV.

Vandalism at Monongalia County cemetery, police search for suspects

Residents discovered damage at the Mt. Hermon Cemetery.

The Lunch’s post-spring football review: Offensive line

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

One dead in Lincoln County fire

Elderly man found dead in the ashes of a Lincoln County mobile home early Tuesday.

Election Day

The country is in a sour mood.  A Gallup Poll last month found 71 percent of Americans are dissatisfied “with the way things are going in the United States at this time.” Just 26 percent reported they were satisfied. We did not ask that question in last week’s MetroNews West Virginia Poll, but I suspect

Decision 2016: Polls closing across West Virginia, those in line by 7:30 p.m. are allowed to vote

MetroNews is on the air with coverage of MetroNews Decision 2016.