Day: August 10, 2016 Archives


WednesdayAugust 10, 2016

Man killed in Jackson County Wednesday morning in single-vehicle crash

Eric Sayre, 24, was driving the car on Gandee Run Road in Kenna. The passenger in the vehicle did not suffer any injuries, sheriff's deputies said.

Kanawha circuit judge issues preliminary injunction on Right to Work

The WV AFL-CIO and 10 other unions sought the injunction claiming law amounts to stealing property.

Standout lineman from WVU’s national runner-up team dies

Rick Phillips, 49, was second-team AP All-American on the Mountaineers squad that reached the Fiesta Bowl.

Jarrod Harper not buying into panic of defensive backslide

Plus an update on freshman tight end Stone Wolfley, who knows blocking is top priority.

Safety precautions force new location for WVU FallFest

A study shows the Mountainlair Plaza may not be safe for the weight of 20,000 students, bands and staging.

Medical examiner IDs body as teenage flood victim

A family member confirms personal items belonging to Mykala Phillips, 14, were found along Howard's Creek in Greenbrier County with the body nearly seven weeks after June flood.

Kanawha students return for first day on split schedules

The school year began Wednesday for flood impacted schools in Elkview/Clendenin.

Victim identified in fatal I-68 motorcycle crash

The Tuesday wreck involved the bike and a pick up.

Coal executive says UMWA contract agreement essential for continued operations

Murray Energy announced a 4-part plan to avoid layoffs and closures.

West Virginia students make modest improvement on standardized testing

Time spent on test by high school students still a concern for state officials.

Flood recovery has come a long way in Brooke County

Officials say most of the mud and debris is gone and work to make repairs is ongoing.

W.Va. volunteers: Building materials needed to repair flood damaged homes

More than $8 million in flood donations have been distributed so far to West Virginia residents.

Sportsline: Stills reflects on flip from Rutgers to WVU

Fairmont Senior defensive lineman Darius Stills breaks down his recent decision to commit to West Virginia.

Third suspect charged in Charles Town shooting

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A third person faces first degree murder charges in the July shooting death of Ryan Mumaw. Jefferson County Sheriff Pete Dougherty said Malakye Boyd, 18, of Charles Town was arraigned Wednesday morning. Boyd was in a vehicle with a juvenile and the two other men who were charged in the shooting,

Bridgeport falls short in Little League World Series quest

J.T. Muller went 2 for 3 with a home run in the loss.

What the Justice poll says about the governor’s race

A poll released by the Jim Justice campaign shows the Democrat leading by 10 points over Republican Bill Cole in the West Virginia Governor’s race. The Global Strategy Group survey of likely general election voters has Justice at 47 percent, Cole at 37 percent and 15 percent undecided. Granted, Global Strategy Group works with Democratic