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Day: August 8, 2016 Archives


MondayAugust 8, 2016

Bridgeport Little League team falls to Tennessee; plays elimination game Tuesday

Bridgeport will face Peachtree City, Ga. Tuesday afternoon for a second chance at Wednesday's regional final and a berth in the LLWS.

Republican gubernatorial candidate links drug epidemic and economy at Clarksburg town hall

The candidate spoke for roughly 20 minutes Monday evening--highlighting non-specific policies on how to combat the drug epidemic

Milton man faces up to 195-year prison sentence on litany of sex charges

Daniel Lovejoy, 31, entered a Kennedy plea in Cabell Circuit Court Monday on eight sex charges involving a 7-year-old child. His wife Nicole Lovejoy, 29, has a trial set for October.

Cabell County man charged with 2014 murder agrees to plea deal

Spanish Smith entered a Kennedy Plea to voluntary manslaughter, and will spend 15 years in prison.

Gov. Tomblin and Sen. Manchin to hold Tuesday roundtable discussion on opioid abuse

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf and other officials will join in the discussion.

Mercer Sheriff’s Dept. investigating vandalism at Pike View High School

Three males allegedly entered the school property and spray painted the building and the sidewalk, deputies said.

Northern cardinal featured in new series of U.S. stamps

WV state bird is one of four birds featured in the new series "Songbirds in Snow", according to a Postal Service news release.

Happy Seider sees ‘big bunch of potential’ in running backs

There's chemistry, explosive carries and a willingness to correct mistakes—plus one newcomer whose move was kind of reminiscent of Noel Devine,

Notes: Iowa transfer Maurice Fleming ‘standing out’ at CB

Plus an update on Kyzir White's development at Spur and how the defense performed in pads.

Ranking the top HS championship games of 2015-2016

A look back at the best high school championship games from 2015-2016 in football, boys and girls basketball, and baseball.

Recording artist B.E. Taylor dead at 65

Christmas concerts drew large crowds in WV.

Perdue takes reins of WVONGA

Gas industry veteran says it's an important time for West Virginia's natural gas industry.

Allegations grow over mismanagement in Logan County schools

Board president says he's heard troubling allegations well beyond wedding decorations and an overpriced desk.

Volunteers ‘tired, but inspired’ to help flood victims through long term recovery committees

State Senator John Unger (D-Berkeley, 16) says non-governmental organizations have formed eight committees in West Virginia.

Police investigate separate deaths from Sunday

Child drowns in McDowell County; ATV wreck claims life in Hancock County.

Bridgeport two wins from spot in Little League World Series

"We've got to try to keep it simple as we can, and take it one pitch at a time," Manager Terry Cole said.

Morrisey: Frontier following through with terms of settlement

Company spending money to increase internet speeds.

Capito says Trump’s plan to reduce corporate tax rate will “enrich” W.Va.

GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is scheduled to present his economic plan in Detroit Monday afternoon.

Natural gas bills could be lower this winter

Purchased gas rates have decreased again.

Thrasher’s story started in a deer stand

From a deer stand to the Olympic medal stand, Ginny Thrasher has come a long way in a short amount of time.