Day: July 19, 2016 Archives


TuesdayJuly 19, 2016

Capito at RNC: ‘Must carry momentum to elect Donald Trump’

On a night when Donald Trump officially became the GOP nominee, Capito delivers speech backing New York businessman and coal, criticizing President Obama and Democratic nominee Clinton.

Juco signee fails to qualify; scholarship shifts to Tennessee transfer

Offensive lineman Craig Smith was the only 2016 signee missing from West Virginia's 28-member recruiting class.

Nearly 300 ‘Huskies’ attend fundraiser for Herbert Hoover High with actress Garner on hand

The effort hosted by Jennifer Garner and state Sen. Corey Palumbo at University of Charleston Tuesday night raised over $120,000 for flood-ravaged high school.

West Virginia’s Orlosky frustrated by 4 straight losses to K-State

Center can't "understand how Coach Snyder gets that team to beat us every damn year."

Open to growth, Big 12 sends Bowlsby on scouting mission

League presidents vote unanimously to take "exploratory step" after ACC announces network launch in 2019.

Snapshots: Big 12 media days photo gallery

DALLAS, Texas — Images from the Omni Hotel where the Big 12 media days held court the past 36 hours.

Mingo man faces 120 year prison sentence after guilty plea in connection to deadly robbery

William Messer, 32, of Kermit, is one of three people who are accused of invading the home of Jeffrey "Bub" Crum in December 2014. He'll be eligible for parole in 20 years.

Mineral County man convicted of first degree murder in Maryland court

Jason Wilt, 32, of Keyser, was convicted in connection to the stabbing death of Rhyson Smith.

West Virginia’s unemployment rate drops, according to WorkForce WV data

The unemployment rate in West Virginia decreased to 6 percent in June.

New general manager appointed at Mountaineer Casino

Eldorado Resorts named Gregg Carano to the position Tuesday.

Martinsburg native, Morgantown teacher receives national award

Phil Caskey, a former journalist, teaches Civil War history at University High School

Tomblin and Manchin catch the first Uber ride in West Virginia

Charleston is the first city in West Virginia to operate the ride sharing service.

Deadly Boone County crash results in life sentence for lone survivor

Frank Thompson high on Xanax and crystal meth in 2014 wreck.

State confirms first Zika virus pregnancy case in WV

West Virginia now has 8 confirmed cases.

Martirano commends Boone school board for passing pay cuts

The Boone County Board of Education passed the new budget Monday to avoid a state takeover.

Kanawha BOE urges Elk River residents to attend meeting mapping out flooded schools’ future

Meeting set for Wednesday evening at Elkview Middle School.

Philip Barbour teacher tells hostage survival story; offers lessons learned to other school officials

Twila Smith spoke Tuesday at the West Virginia Center for Professional Development's 3rd Safe Schools Summit.

Berkeley County Schools face staffing challenges

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Board of Education is looking for qualified teachers, and they are having a bit of trouble this year. The board has advertised 252 teaching positions since April, but only 112 new hires have been made. Superintendent of Berkeley County Schools Manny Arvon said on Metronews Talkline Tuesday the issue

Hedgesville football program begins its climb back with new era

Hedgesville football coach Joey Yurish is trying to turn around an Eagles program that went 1-9 in 2015.

Big 12 official: Joseph’s hit vs. Sooners should have been targeting

The hit led to a rule change whereby replay officials in 2016 can stop action to review targeting that wasn't called on the field.