Day: July 18, 2016 Archives


MondayJuly 18, 2016

Gundy relishes brush with fame thanks to ‘Arkansas waterfall’

Coach's mullet shows “He’s got his ‘80s swag back,” says quarterback Mason Rudolph.

Cabell flood waters have receeded, clean up continues

Thursday's storm resulted in the damage of 50 homes, one death and two water rescues.

Boone County School board agrees to cut benefits and supplemental salaries

Unanimous vote Monday to make nearly $6 million dollar cut to FY '17 budget averts a takeover threatened by the WV Dept. of Education.

WVU Parkersburg planning 5 percent tuition hike, president says

Despite a recent decision by the Community and Technical College System's council not to raise tuition, President Dr. Fletcher Lemkin says 5 percent hike is needed to make necessary upgrades.

Kanawha County man sentenced for selling deadly dose of heroin

Steven Coleman, 28, will spend one year in jail for involuntary manslaughter and 1-3 years in prison on a drug charge in connection to the death of Melody Oxley.

Dems blast TV host Bray Cary over GOP donation

The RGA endorsed Cole's bid for Governor earlier this year.

Jayhawks’ Beaty lauds Joe DeForest for ‘proven production over the years’

Kansas provides landing spot after West Virginia declined to renew DeForest's contract.

Big 12 needs to sprout enforcement teeth in wake of Baylor scandal(s)

Waiting on the glacial NCAA doesn't cut it. The league members who were sullied second-hand by Baylor need the flexibility to administer home-rule justice.

Gee to remain at WVU

The Higher Education Policy Commission approved the university's request to give Gee another 5 year contract.

Greenbrier River Trail takes a bruising from floodwater

Most state parks "dodged a bullet" but the Greenbrier River Trail was not so lucky.

NFIB endorses Bill Cole for Governor

Cole also said he believed his stance on West Virginia's regulatory climate led to the NFIB endorsement.

Recovery is happening in Clendenin, but at a slow pace

Residents and the city are coming along, lack of grants for business has mayor concerned over commerce in his town

West Virginia delegation near front of Quicken Loans Arena for Republican convention

The Republican National Convention opened Monday in Cleveland, Ohio and continues through Thursday.

Red Cross transitions response to W.Va. flood

Red Cross in W.Va. continues working with flood victims even after shelters are closed.

United suspends Folk from flying for Hillary comment

The Berkeley County delegate says part of the tweet was "totally hyperbole."

Missing Clarksburg teen found safely after nearly three weeks

Law enforcement executed the recovery operation around 1:00 am Monday morning.

Pa. safety Ricky Johns becomes WVU’s 2nd commitment Sunday

At 6-foot-4, the Landsdale, Pa., two-way prospect from North Penn also holds offers from his hometown schools Temple and Villanova.

Del. Mike Folk’s tweet lands him in hot water

House of Delegates member Mike Folk (R-Berkeley) was elected to the Legislature in 2012. Since then, he’s earned a reputation as a hothead, and being outspoken to the point where it has occasionally put him in conflict with his own party.  House Speaker Tim Armstead became so frustrated with Folk during the last legislative session that

Members of West Virginia Congressional delegation applaud passage of addiction and recovery legislation

President Barack Obama was expected to sign the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act into law.