Day: August 3, 2016 Archives


WednesdayAugust 3, 2016

Teachers unions file lawsuit against Boone County Board of Education

The American Federation of Teachers, along with the AFL-CIO and the West Virginia Education Association, asked a judge to declare budegt cuts unconstitutional.

Mercer County man dies in motorcycle crash Tuesday morning

Benjamin David Farmer, 21, of Brushfork, was traveling eastbound on Brushfork Road near Victory Lane when the crash occurred and lost control of his bike.

Clendenin flood recovery: 6 weeks later

Elk River town fighting to get back on its feet a month-and-a-half into the rebuilding process following historic June 23 flood.

After one coach’s tearful exit, Douglas clicking with Blue Adams

Preseason camp notebook: Al-Rasheed Benton feeling mobile again, and Christian Brown says he'd play nose tackle if needed.

Clendenin Elementary to close; Kanawha BOE says new school will be built

Clendenin Elementary School will be the second in Kanawha County to shut its doors in the aftermath of devastating June 23 flooding.

Charleston Police make arrest in alleged South Hills bank robbery

Kerry Johnson, 52, was arraigned Wednesday after allegedly robbing the City National Bank on Bridge Road Tuesday afternoon.

Shell eyes more explosive runs: ‘This year I need to live up to the hype’

Former high school All-American confesses "I ain't too happy" with his production in college so far.

Coaches enjoy a shopping spree through donated gear

Teams who lost everything finally gear up for 2016 high school football season

Appalachian String Band Music Festival begins Wednesday night in Fayette County

An over 25-year West Virginia musical tradition gets underway in the New River Gorge area Wednesday night.

State Police seeking two people on outstanding warrants

Police are seeking Carl Ned Smallwood II and Rebecca Gabrielle Richison in the North Central West Virginia area.

Petition to remove Nicholas County Commissioners from office dismissed for second time

They also concluded, similarly to the previous panel, that the removal of elected officials is a "drastic remedy."

Hinchman found guilty on eight sexual abuse charges

Hinchman has been taken into custody and booked in Tygart Valley Regional Jail as of 12:15 pm Wednesday afternoon.

Devastation remains for Kanawha teachers back in flood damaged schools

Teachers returned for the 2016-2017 school year Wednesday.

Wesleyan football players providing labor for flood furniture drive

It's being organized through Create Buckhannon.

Oak Hill man pleads guilty to sex crime

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 3.

Seven inmates facing charges for causing “disturbance” at Central Regional Jail

There were no injuries during the course of the event.

Holliday not worried about preseason expectations

Marshall is not the favorite to win C-USA but Doc Holliday's expectations for his team have not changed.

Thousands in grant funding approved so far through RISE West Virginia

Small business owners hit in the June flood can apply for mini-grants from the public-private partnership.

Volunteers pitch in to clean up Brooke County flood damage

No shortage of cleanup in Follansbee following high water, hundreds of volunteers step up to help out

Monongalia Co. gas station customer purchased winning lotto ticket

It is the fourth $1 million lottery ticket sold in West Virginia in the last 38 days.