Day: November 17, 2016 Archives


ThursdayNovember 17, 2016

Snowshoe makes snow, preps for start of ski and snowboard season

Opening Day is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 26.

PEIA to consider public comments following series of hearings on proposed benefit cuts

The final meeting wrapped up Thursday night in the Capital City.

High School Sportsline audio archive: November 16

The two-hour High School Sportsline audio archive from November 16 with Fred Persinger, Dave Jecklin and Garrett Cullen.

Playmakers abound for Sooners, but top defenses have slowed them

Oklahoma's skill players have been firing hot recently, but two September losses provides clues for West Virginia's defense.

WV DOT releases statement on alleged ‘pay for play’ scheme

Federal prosecutors revealed charges against two former DOH employees along with two other individuals and a corporation.

Southwestern Report: Playoff quarterfinals

Spring Valley, Point Pleasant, Mingo Central and Tolsia all with quarterfinal matchups.

Kanawha Valley: Capital stays home, others away in quarterfinals

Capital hosts Jefferson, Hurricane visits Morgantown, South Charleston visits Spring Valley and George Washington will be at Martinsburg.

Southern: James Monroe, Fayetteville with quarterfinal matchups

James Monroe visits Point Pleasant and Fayetteville hosts Wheeling Central.

North Central: Two key rematches among quarterfinal pairings

A couple of regular season rematches in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs.

W.Va. Attorney General joins lawsuit against Suboxone, drug for opioid addicts

Drugmaker accused of muscling competition out of the market.

Fugitive attempted murder suspect arrested in Fairmont

U.S. Marshals and Fairmont police task force members made the arrest Thursday.

Kanawha County Drug Court crosses 100 mark for graduates

The alternative to time behind bars is an option for qualifying, non-violent offenders in much of the Mountain State.

House Speaker: “Tough decisions” ahead for new governor, lawmakers

After initial meeting with Governor-elect Jim Justice, House Speaker Tim Armstead (R-Kanawha, 40) said tax increase in New Year to balance state budget appeared unlikely.

FEMA commits to replacing five schools destroyed in June flood

As installation of temporary classrooms continues, state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management reports step forward in permanent school replacement plans in Nicholas County, Kanawha County.

A taste of wintry weather likely to follow an unseasonably warm Friday

While this is expected to be the first real taste of wintry weather, Cooper said the change won't be permanent.

Former VFD treasurer in Mineral County pleads no contest to embezzlement

Cheryl Shipley was originally charged with taking more than $300,000.

WVU student accused of stabbing roommate

Morgantown Police say an altercation between roommates led to a stabbing Wednesday evening.

Northern Panhandle: Weir, Wheeling Central on the road for quarterfinals

Wheeling Central visits Fayetteville and Weir makes the trip to Fairmont Senior.

Carmichael and Gaunch in tight race for Senate President

The General Election is over, but the race for the leadership of the state Senate is in full campaign mode. The two candidates for the coveted and powerful position of Senate President are Mitch Carmichael (R-Jackson) and Ed Gaunch (R-Kanawha). Carmichael is the current Senate Majority Leader, the number two spot behind the President. He