Day: September 15, 2016 Archives


ThursdaySeptember 15, 2016

Police chief says blurring out child’s face in overdose picture lessens impact

Woman seen in viral photo passed out in vehicle with child in backseat appeared in an Ohio courtroom Thursday. Police Chief defends picture release.

Morrisey, WVU School of Medicine announce collaboration on reducing opioids

The collaboration will aim to focus on ways to equip prescribers and patients with the knowledge to drastically reduce the use of opioid painkillers.

Beckley attorney enters pleas on 6 charges Thursday

Richard Hardison Jr., 47, entered a Kennedy pleas to delivery of cocaine and conspiracy to commit a felony; he pleaded guilty to three counts of embezzlement and attempt to commit a felony.

Poca principal charged with using school debit card for personal purchases

Bradley Knell was arrested and charged with two counts of computer fraud, allegedly using a card linked to the schools basketball teams' boosters for personal use.

Kanawha County seeking public input on school start date with online survey

The survey system, which should be up and running Friday around 6 a.m., has four different school start dates to vote on.

High Court out with full opinion on Wells ballot case

Justice says candidacy attempt too late and incomplete.

Loggers hope for reprieve in special session

Supporters say industry is vital to WV economy.

Temporary DOH worker bit by copperhead snake at Capitol Complex

A memo sent to employees warned that the man was exiting the fire escape door on the Piedmont side of Building 5 when a snake attacked him.

WV Symphony to kick off new season Saturday with first conductor candidate to lead orchestra

Kayoko Dan, of Chattanooga, Tenn., will serve as the guest conductor Saturday night at the Clay Center.

HS Sportsline audio archive: September 14

The two-hour High School Sportsline audio archive from September 14 with Fred Persinger, Dave Jecklin and Garrett Cullen.

Retrial date set in Kanawha County murder case

Judge sets new trial date for Nov. 28 for Tremain Jackson, charged in the 2015 shooting death of Bryan Rogers.

Law school students from outside WV could get in-state tuition rate

The WVU College of Law will implement a Loyalty Tuition Program next fall.

Southwestern: Logan visits Pt. Pleasant in marquee AA game

Logan visits Point Pleasant in a top 10 matchup out of Class AA.

Kanawha Valley: Capital with key showdown vs. Cabell Midland

Capital hosts Cabell Midland, Buffalo is at Greenbrier West, George Washington hosts Spring Valley, while Herbert Hoover and Winfield will battle it out.

North Central Report: Week 4

University's home contest against Class AAA defending state champion Wheeling Park highlights the Week 4 schedule.

NHFD Celebration this weekend at Stonewall

West Virginia's hunting and fishing heritage will be on display this weekend at annual celebration in Lewis County

Northern Panhandle: Wheeling Park, Central with big tests in Week 4

Wheeling Park travels to University, while Wheeling Central visits Williamstown in two key statewide matchups.

Ahead of general election, Secretary of State reminds voters straight-ticket voting is no more

It's the first general election without the option after a law change in 2015.

Local union leader more confident deal can be reached “in short order”

Picketing ceased shortly after the agreement was announced early Wednesday evening.