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WednesdayJune 8, 2016

Man found guilty of all charges in Wayne County murder trial

Jeremy Marcum, 22, of Genoa, West Virginia, was found guilty of murder, malicious wounding, and conspiracy.

State school board approves grading evaluation system for public schools

The program will grade schools on an A-F Accountability System, adjusting a point structure based primarily on student achievement.

Kanawha County could vote on allowing Sunday hunting in November election

A 5-2 vote from the Kanawha Planning Commission Wednesday night recommended that the county commission add the measure to the November ballot.

Tomblin vetoes budget bill, announces bipartisan agreement with Senate on new plan

Governor urges House of Delegates to consider "bipartisan solution" with state government shutdown looming.

West Virginia holds steady in NCAA basketball attendance

See where the Mountaineers ranked nationally after drawing 10,583 fans per home game last season.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park unveils new W.Va. Quarter

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. – Visitors to the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park on Wednesday morning were able to witness history in the making, as park officials and members of the United States Mint unveiled the new West Virginia quarter that is already in circulation. Despite a quick deluge before the event began, the park was

W.Va. Red Cross volunteers in Texas to help flood victims

More than 10 West Virginians will be in the Lone Star State for 2-4 weeks to provide clean up items to families.

Community mourns Jefferson High drama teacher

Steve Glendenning found dead inside school.

Odebrecht withdraws from Wood County cracker plant; subsidiary takes lead

State commerce secretary says companies remain committed but final decision has been delayed.

Clay County rejecting federal directive on transgender student restroom access; ACLU argues against such a move

Superintendent in Clay County says he does not believe the mandate carries the force of law.

Manchin, Capito back law to regulate chemicals.

Bill revamps 1976 legislation which was old, outdated

Where does West Virginia’s nonconference schedule rank among Big 12?

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report takes a top-to-bottom look at the nonconference slate for 2016.

Girl Scouts kick off Bechtel Summit, summer events in Fayette County

The week long event will run through Saturday at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in Glen Jean.

Hoverboard blamed for Mineral County house fire

The hoverboard was charging at the time of the Tuesday morning fire in Ridgeley, investigators said.

Cause of mudslide near Justice-owned mine site in Kentucky not yet clear

Kentucky Fuel has been cited for a list of violations.

W.Va. Trump Campaign co-chair: ‘Let’s move forward’ from federal judge statements

Donald Trump, GOP presidential nominee, made remarks last week about a Mexican-American judge as being biased against him because of his heritage.

Television schedule set for 2016 Herd season

Five of Marshall's seven home games are slated for evening kickoffs in 2016.

Class AA high school softball all-state teams

The 2016 Class AA softball all-state team, as voted on by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

Ritchie’s DeLancey, Sissonville’s Haynes lead AA softball all-state

Ritchie County's Kenna DeLancey and Sissonville's Alexee Haynes were honored as co-captains of the 2016 Class AA first-team all-state softball team.

CDC warns WV of HIV/hep C risks from needle sharing

Austin, Indiana, is known, unfortunately, as ground zero for the rapid spread of HIV and hepatitis C associated with needle-sharing by drug addicts.  The Wall Street Journal reports that 194 people in Scott County, about 30 miles north of Louisville, are infected. After the outbreak last year, the Centers for Disease Control decided to study