Day: May 13, 2016 Archives


FridayMay 13, 2016

U.S. Marshals warn of recent impersonation phone scam

According to a release, the scam involves callers identifying themselves as Deputy U.S. Marshals to potential victims demanding payment for missing jury duty or other federal crimes.

Former Marshall football player won’t be charged with hate crime

A Cabell County judge ruled Friday that Steward Butler, who allegedly punched two gay men on a Huntington sidewalk last April, couldn't be charged with a hate crime based on WV state code.

Gallery: Hedgesville with early sectional win over Martinsburg

Hedgesville defeated Martinsburg 11-5 in high school baseball sectional action.

Fayette County Grand Jury indicts two in fatal fire, 39 people total in May term

Two of the men indicted on murder charges face murder and first degree arson charges

WVU fly fishing club pays it forward

Fly Fishing Club at WVU concentrates on more than just fishing

Body found in Monongahela River identified as missing Harrison County man

Steven Tomasic was reported missing May 2. The body was recovered May 5.

West Virginia political landscape changing on county level

20 incumbents defeated in Tuesday's primary.

Companies honored for their contributions to Cheat River Canyon

Antero Resources and partner donates $1 million to finalize funding for Cheat River Canyon purchase.

Charleston announces 2016 Live on the Levee line up

The series begins Friday, May 27 and extends through Friday, Sept. 2.

State Police arrest man involved in alleged Randolph County shooting incident

Donald Lee Nelson is believed to be driving a medium gold in color, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe with WV Registration DPY167

‘Pandemonium’ for Scott after ousting AA No. 2 Chapmanville

Scott prepares for regional baseball action after eliminating No. 2 Chapmanville in dramatic fashion.

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

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

Gainer ready for next chapter; Tomblin appoints replacement

Friday was state auditor's last day on the job.

Marion County man sentenced on federal drug and firearm charge

Craig Steven Abercrombie, Jr., received 60 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime

Michigan native pleads guilty to federal drug charge

Keith Antonio Cohens faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000

House Speaker says taxpayers cannot bear full budget burden

A Special Session for budget work begins Monday.

United Hospital honors nurses for National Nurses Week

The full roster of nurses were honored.

Commencement weekend kicks off at WVU

Ceremonies began Friday.

More debates, please

The field has just been set for the Governor’s race in West Virginia and already we have a debate about debates. Republican nominee Senator Bill Cole has challenged Democratic nominee Jim Justice to seven, spread across the state with different topics at each.  Justice dismissed the proposal, saying it was “far more important” for him