Day: August 16, 2016 Archives


TuesdayAugust 16, 2016

MSHA to hold 40th anniversary ceremony for academy Wednesday

MSHA will commemorate the National Mine Health and Safety Academy's 40th anniversary. The event will feature a keynote address by MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main.

Man accused of dismembering body waives extradition in Cabell Circuit Court

Richard Hurt, Sr., 47, of Gallipolis, Ohio is charged with concealment of a deceased human body in Mason County.

McDowell County sheriff’s deputies investigating fatal shooting

Police said Randall Lee Osborne Jr., 32, of Iaeger died of a single gunshot wound. The shooting is being investigated as foul play.

Workforce WV: July state unemployment rate lowest since Dec. 2008

According to a release from WorkForce WV, the Mountain State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.7 percent in July 2016.

‘Neighborhoods helping Neighbors” event helps flood victims

Event featured music, vendors, beer and food with proceeds to benefit Mountain Mission's HOPE project.

West Virginia nabs 2018 pledge from ballhandling phenom

A YouTube sensation, Jordan McCabe says he prefers to pattern his game after John Stockon than becoming the "Next White Chocolate."

Jeb Bush and Bill Cole talk drug epidemic at Morgantown luncheon

Bush said the stories were exceptionally personal and difficult to hear.

ACL tear verified: Brendan Ferns out for season

Standout freshman had quickly earned the backup role at middle linebacker behind Al-Rasheed Benton.

Fiery crash blocks traffic on Interstate 64 in Putnam County, 1 dead

Tractor trailer crossed median and slammed into another semi.

US Methanol CEO believes several plants can be built in Mountain State

Company announces initial plants, Liberty ONE, will be located in Kanawha Valley.

West Liberty BOG considering deadly weapons policy

Proposed change follows relaxation on conceal carry law in West Virginia.

Huntington rocked by 26 heroin overdoses in 6 hours

"It's all bad. Every batch is bad. Anybody that sticks a needle in their arm they are on the verge of killing themselves," Huntington Mayor Steve Williams.

200 new teachers ready to go in Berkeley County

System has more difficult time than normal filling vacancies.

Man pleads guilty to Cross Lanes hotel murder

Terrick Hogan, 28, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday afternoon after admitting to first degree murder of Kalvin Casdorph.

Poca fire chief injured during call

Freak tree fall pins chief while removing limb from road.

WVEA president: Replace Smarter Balanced Assessment with ACT

Dale Lee said on Tuesday's MetroNews "Talkline" students already understand the ACT matters.

FEMA registration deadline extended

2-week extension pushes registration to Sept. 7.

HS football scrimmage gallery: Martinsburg vs. Fauquier

A look at Martinsburg's recent scrimmage against Fauquier High School out of Virginia.

Close to 2 months later, power, water, communication still issues in flooded parts of Clay County

Those with Greater Clay Long-Term Recovery Committee are looking for help filling basic needs with winter looming.