Month: June 2016 Archives


ThursdayJune 30, 2016

Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce names new CEO and president

Jason Pizatella will succeed Dan Kimble and take up the position Aug. 1.

U.S. DOT provides $5.7 million to repair WV roads in the wake of floods

U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced the federal funding Thursday.

Juco defensive end joining West Virginia in August

After one season at Los Angeles Valley City College, the 6-foot-4, 260-pounder is bound for Morgantown.

Tomblin names Jessica Tice new administration communications director

Tice takes over for Chris Stadelman, who was named chief of staff last week.

Boone County School Board, WVDE at odds over budget for FY ’17

The Boone County School Board rejected a directive from the state Department of Education Thursday, but WVDE representatives say district is overspending.

Video: A drive on Spencer Road

Lots of improvement a week following devastating flood.

Flood damage estimates show more than 700 homes destroyed in Greenbrier, Kanawha counties

10 disaster declared counties still working on final numbers.

2 frat members could have hazing charges dropped; must complete probation following student’s death

The two WVU students are accused of hosting a pledge party where an 18-year-old drank excessively and later died.

Information released on those who died in floodwaters

23 victims, three still missing presumed dead.

Herbert Hoover High principal promises school will start on time somewhere

ike Kelly promised that even though it may not be possible to start school on time at Herbert Hoover, students, teachers and staff will be together nearby.

W.Va. Attorney General investigating price gouging following flood

Three subpoenas were issued to different companies in connection with the 2016 Flood.

All-USA West Virginia high school baseball teams released

Jefferson's Paul Witt named Player of the Year, while Wahama's Tom Cullen tabbed Coach of the Year.

Gallery: Flood impact on Hebert Hoover baseball field, basketball gym

A look at more destruction from the devastating flooding in West Virginia.

FEMA has centers open across W.Va. to assist flood survivors

All centers are open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Paisley gets close up look at flood damage

Country Music superstar, state native, says community has everything it needs to recover with the exception of money.

Fund could help WVU student flood victims

The emergency fund was founded by a former WVU vice president. It extends financial assistance to students hit with unforseen, unavoidable tragedies.

Elkview Middle slightly damaged by flood; volunteers on site to provide relief items

The first floor of the school saw a few inches of water that damaged the gym floor, auditorium and office space.

Housing is one of next questions for flood survivors

A team with the Federal Emergency Management Agency is looking at other possible housing options.

3-star offensive lineman Cody Bowes picks WVU over Tennessee, UCF

Three-star offensive lineman Cody Bowes, whose 21 scholarship offers included a dozen from Power Five schools, committed to West Virginia on Thursday.

Overwhelming task in Clendenin

The number of people who lost all of their worldly possessions is staggering in Kanawha County community