Day: August 19, 2016 Archives


FridayAugust 19, 2016

Supreme Court to take up Kanawha ballot dispute

Former state Senator Erik Wells appeals lower court ruling.

Mountain Mission begins distributing rebuilding supplies for flooded Kanawha residents

Affected homeowners will receive drywall, insulation, sub-flooring and electrical materials free of charge.

Shots fired inside Charleston GoMart convenience store

Charleston Police Dept. says incident escalated after Ronel Lloyd McCauley, 26, was asked to leave the store, and he returned with a gun and opened fire.

Morrisey unveils best practices plan in fight against opioids

More than a dozen groups sign off on recommendations.

Nicholas County principal upbeat about first day of school

Students from Richwood High and Richwood Middle are in different buildings to begin the school year following the June 23 flood.

West Virginia ‘took a chance’ on Nwachukwu and it’s paying off

The Mountaineers' fifth-year senior defensive end has come a long way from his basketball days at Wylie East.

Department of Justice official talks cyber security in Fairmont

Klimavicz emphasized that the threats can come from virtually anywhere.

Kessler endorses Justice in West Virginia gubernatorial race

Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler (D-Marshall, 02) said he's supporting the Democratic ticket from the "courthouse to the White House."

Glenville State College President hopes college outreach continues after retirement

Too many students, he said, are college-worthy in West Virginia but never attempt to move on to higher education.

Elk River archery teams try to replace flooded equipment

Archery in Schools programs at Herbert Hoover High School, Elkview Middle School, and Clendenin Elementary all struggle to overcome lost equipment

Broadway actor organizes live NYC show to benefit flood efforts in home state

The benefit concert will be at Joe's Pub in New York City Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.

McCabe on picking West Virginia: Huggins ‘a guy I wanted to play for’

The 2018 point guard commitment joined MetroNews "Sportsline" on Thursday night to discuss his recruitment and the stigma of being the "Next White Chocolate."

Man convicted in shooting death of Morgantown High student

Prosecutors said the defendant was drinking and behaving recklessly when the fatal shot was fired.

Notes from the State Fair of West Virginia

–The entrance to the fairgrounds at Fairlea is much improved with the addition of a pedestrian walkway that connects the parking lot to the fairgrounds.  Previously, fairgoers had to cross a busy road or use an antiquated walkway over the road. The entrance has also been enhanced with the just-completed Tomblin Plaza.  The commons area,