Day: October 17, 2016 Archives


MondayOctober 17, 2016

West Virginia lands commitment from high-scoring Omaha wing

The 6-foot-6 small forward averaged 26.6 points and 12.3 rebounds last season, and his younger brother projects to be even more highly recruited.

Pitts turns to West Virginia second time around

Two weeks after decommitting from Penn State, the four-star safety and state's top prospect chose the Mountaineers.

Woman dies in Raleigh County house fire

It happened Monday in Rhodell.

EPA ordered to study regulation impacts on coal jobs

The order isthe result of one of a number of lawsuits pending against the EPA filed by Murray Energy Corporation.

Former Hancock County deputy convicted of beating handcuffed man

The jury found Mark Cowden, 51, guilty of one count of deprivation of rights.

NTSB releases preliminary report on Axiall chlorine leak

Tank car had been in shop months before leak.

HS football photo gallery: Jefferson 35, Fairmont Senior 24

Jefferson defeated Fairmont Senior 35-24 in Week 8 of the high school football season.

Free health clinic set for this weekend in Kanawha County

Medical, dental and vision services will be provided for June flood survivors and others in Elkview.

Panel rules against Logan judge’s challenge of election results

Panel says rules were broken but not enough to overturn election.

W.Va. Division of Juvenile Services partners with child advocacy centers

Partnership is meant to make youths more comfortable as they share allegations.

Two-vehicle crash claims life of Jackson County woman

The crash happened near Sandyville Sunday afternoon.

Good News and Bad News!

The playoff numbers from last week were good and bad!  The good news for those teams in last week’s top 16 is 33 of that top 16 won.  The bad news for those teams close to the top 16 last week but not inside that playoff number is 33 of last weeks top 48 teams

The future of learning theme of education summit

Nationally known speakers touch on innovation in the classroom.

Interim Logan County superintendent resigns

Suzette Cook cites health concerns as she steps down after two months on the job

Portable toilet fire does damage to light pole at Marshall’s Joan C. Edwards Stadium

Investigators with the West Virginia Fire Marshal's Office were on scene in Huntington Monday afternoon.

Monday Lunch: Taking stock of WVU’s dominant road win

Tyler Orlosky drew a bogus flag — only his second holding penalty in 42 career games — but relished the offensive output nonetheless.

‘This is a program that saves lives,’ Kanawha health official says ten months into harm reduction program

Some weeks, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is see upwards of 150 patients for syringe exchanges and other health services.

WVU student critically injured in fall from rooftop

The junior from New Jersey had to be placed on life support according to WVU police.

Beloved coach dies two days after getting new home

Rainelle community clings to one another after tragedy strikes again in the Greenbrier County community