Day: May 19, 2016 Archives


ThursdayMay 19, 2016

Statewide high school baseball sectional scores

Statewide sectional high school baseball action around the state.

Booth Goodwin returns to private Charleston law practice

Former U.S. Attorney announced Thursday he would return to Goodwin & Goodwin, LLP following run for Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

Tomblin announces appointment of two new circuit judges

Jennifer Dent and Mark Willis will take over vacancies in the 11th district and 9th district, respectively.

Greenbrier County officials: two students possessed dangerous weapon

An incident was reported Thursday at Rainelle Elementary School. A letter was sent home to parents and guardians.

Statewide high school softball regional final scores

High school softball regional final matchups set for all three classes around the state.

Charleston population drops below 50,000; mayor says numbers are ‘not official’

Estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday show Charleston dipped below 50,000 for the first time since 1920.

U.S. Marshal’s office releases data from sex offender compliance check

Only 9 offenders out of 148 were found out of compliance in Mason and Jackson counties.

UPDATE: Names Released of Men Arrested in Seizure of 600 Bags of Heroin

Law enforcement will turn the heroin charges over to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Senate Democrats criticize budget cutting process; GOP delegate introduces bills not on gov’s call

Day 4 of special session filled with more budget informational meetings.

Randolph County Superintendent uncertain of where Homestead and Valley Head students will move after 2017

Hewitt said a decision on where students will eventually go will require feedback from parents and teachers.

Legislative audit on DOH comp time payouts raises concern

The state Division of Highways paid over $242,000 in a comp time buyout to nearly 100 of its employees in 2014.

Charges coming against four people following pursuit on U.S. Route 19

Charges are pending against the other occupants of the car.

Longtime WVU Alumni Association leader dies

Steve Douglass loses battle with brain cancer.

Third juvenile charged in connection to Clay County Middle School threat

State police arrested a 13 year old boy Thursday. Two other boys were charged earlier this week.

Vietnam vets from 8 states gather in Charleston for annual parade

Veterans representing West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland as well as Washington D.C. attended Thursday's parade.

Two Liberty Caucus members defend closed-door meeting with House Democrats

House Republican leaders were reportedly not happy about that Wednesday meeting.

The Stampede Podcast

Dave Wilson discusses Marshall's suddenly lonely quarterback's room and C-USA TV rights.

Quiet South Charleston neighborhood rocked by gunfire

Nobody hurt after multiple shots fired in early morning hours

Class A No. 10 Tygarts Valley ‘just fine’ with underdog-type role

Tygarts Valley has been on one of the best streaks in the state heading into regional action.

Drama under the capitol dome

The 3rd day of the Legislature’s special session to work on the budget produced its share of drama. The Senate had a contentious debate before finally advancing on to third reading a bill that would raise tobacco taxes.  The proposed .45-cent-per-pack increase in the cigarette tax (to a total of $1), an increase in the