Day: October 20, 2016 Archives


ThursdayOctober 20, 2016

Former Ohio County Schools Public Credit Union director charged with embezzlement

Kathleen Gramlich, 65, of Valley Grove, is accused of stealing more than $156,000 to pay off personal debts.

State police charge school janitor with sexual assault

Jerry Swafford, 60, of Mingo, is accused of inappropriately touching a student.

Kanawha BOE approves 2017-2018 calendar with opposing sides from online survey

Students in West Virginia's largest county will begin next school year on Aug. 14, 2017.

WV GOP chair says “scheduling conflict” keeps Fiorina from Charleston appearance

Former presidential candidate recently said Donald Trump should step away from presidential race.

CTC Chancellor Tucker gets 3-year contract extension

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The chancellor of the state’s community and technical college system has received a three-year contract extension. The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education took the step at a meeting Thursday in the employment of Chancellor Dr. Sarah Tucker. Her current one-year contract runs out Nov. 1. The council extended the

High School Sportsline audio archive: October 19

The two-hour High School Sportsline audio archive from October 19 with Fred Persinger, Dave Jecklin and Garrett Cullen.

Southwestern: Spring Valley looks to ‘crazy environment’ vs. Capital

Spring Valley hosts Capital in one of the state's marquee Week 9 matchups.

Kanawha Valley: Week 9 features bevy of ranked matchups

Heading into Week 9, it's a full slate of key games involving Kanawha Valley teams fighting for playoff positioning, as well as playoff berths.

Police investigate Institute shooting

Victim in critical condition.

Monongalia Sheriff’s Department seeks money for body cameras

After the department was denied funding from two potential sources, it could take a county commission allocation to purchase body cameras for deputies.

Tomblin says last overseas mission worth it

Governor believes meetings with pay off with expansion announcements.

Marshall student hurt after being hit by vehicle, investigation underway

The accident happened on Thursday morning in Huntington.

Gold & Blue Lunch: Rufus Peabody’s math still loves the Mountaineers

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — We’ve heard from Rufus Peabody before, back on Sept. 1 in fact, when one-half of the sports analytics crew at the Massey-Peabody index gave a preseason plug to West Virginia. Had them at No. 20 in his early rankings, long before the AP or coaches polls gave a rip. Now there’s a

Northern Panhandle: Cameron, Wheeling Park with important games

Cameron hosts Van in another key Class A matchup, while Wheeling Park looks for a victory over five-win Princeton.

Trump’s ‘keep you in suspense’ comment garners reaction

Democrat, Republican leaders in West Virginia disagree.

“Keep going,” U.S. education secretary tells educators after hearing about West Virginia’s early learning success

U.S. Education Secretary John King visited Charleston Thursday to talk about pre-k support within the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Learning in motion at Capital City Pumpkin Drop

18th annual challenge put students' skills to the test.

Mt. Hope man charged in attempted convenience store robbery

He is charged with felony second degree robbery.

Southern: Undefeated Fayetteville with another road challenge

Undefeated Fayetteville will be on the road at 6-1 Buffalo on Friday night.