Day: May 17, 2016 Archives


TuesdayMay 17, 2016

Mountaineers beat Pitt for 10th straight win

The West Virginia baseball team improves to 32-19 with a 10-4 win over Pitt.

Parkersburg South girls basketball coach Stephens ends tenure

Parkersburg South girls basketball coach Scott Stephens is stepping down.

Summers County’s Ryan takes job with WVSSAC

Veteran Summers County coach/AD steps down for a position with the WVSSAC.

WorkForce WV: state unemployment rate decreases in April

The national unemployment rate remained at 5 percent, a release said.

State DOH planning to widen I-64 through part of Putnam County

DOH spokesperson says work could begin next spring to widen four-lane stretch to six lanes.

July trial set for driver in hit-and-run that killed Charleston native

The Ripley High graduate is accused in the death of a George Washington High graduate.

Morrisey announces comprehensive approach to opioid epidemic

Plan includes dealing with supply and demand.

Senate gets closer on tobacco tax increase

Governor's bill passes finance committee with two amendments.

Fight for public water continues in Kanawha Valley

Member of the Advocates for a Safe Water system called on Kanawha County Commission for leadership on public water.

Putnam County man arrested for child pornography

Discovery made after he took his phone in for repairs

Kanawha waste board in need of guidance for new recycling center, director position

Board members plan to ask Kanawha County commissioners to meet with them this month.

Justice consultant weighs in on candidate’s request for no state funding for The Greenbrier Classic

Larry Puccio said Jim Justice can put on the PGA Tour event without funding that House leaders said had already been on the chopping block.

DHHR chief defends RAZE funding as House looks for areas to cut budget

Karen Bowling says $3 million allocation produces results.

Clay superintendent says it’ll take “a long time” for feeling of security to return

Two teen boys are charged in connection with an alleged mass shooting plot. State Police are not ruling out arrests of others.

Anti-trafficking advocate thinks Mountain State can do more to stop practice

Sex trafficking, similar to other predatory practices, involves "grooming" victims.

The Lunch’s post-spring football review: Secondary

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

Longtime Putnam County superintendent to retire

Chuck Hatfield to retire after 43 years in the Putnam County school system

Spring gobbler harvest up in W.Va.

Earlier opening date and good weather credited for improved hunting in 2016

Suspect leads police on chase through three counties

Police say speeds reached over 100 mph as the chase blistered into Mon County.