Day: December 19, 2016 Archives


MondayDecember 19, 2016

West Virginia picks up $87 million more in flood recovery funding

Total federal allocation to state now at $104 million.

One facet of Ken Hechler’s full life stands out at memorial service: mentor

Congressman and Secretary of State honored and laid to rest at age 102.

‘Press Virginia’ pestering more while fouling less

From Nate Adrian's work on inbounders to the guards pressing in waves, West Virginia's full-court attack is forcing more turnovers than whistles.

Federal judge seeks status update on shopping plaza bridge controversy

Hearing set for Tuesday morning in Charleston Federal Court.

Guilty plea in deadly Morgantown hit and run

Alexander Hambrick admits he was drunk when his truck hit and killed Carli Sears.

Ex-Mountaineers basketball coach Sonny Moran dies at 91

GULF SHORES, Ala. — Sonny Moran, West Virginia’s basketball coach during a five-year stint from 1970 to 1974, has died at age 91, according to family members. The Charleston native was a WVU assistant before being promoted to head coach when Bucky Waters left for Duke in 1969. Moran produced a 57-68 record as the

The elk are finally back in West Virginia’s hills

Crowds braved sub-freezing temperatures for a glimpse at the first W.Va. elk in 140 years and to be part of history

Ihlenfeld stepping down as U.S. Attorney

Federal prosecutor for Northern West Virginia anticipated being replaced by President-elect Donald Trump.

Tomblin Drive connects Chief Logan park and lodge

Ribbon cut on new 2-mile access road.

Volunteers deliver Christmas presents to W.Va. families affected by June flood

Families receive gifts nearly six months after the storm.

WV Congressional leaders oppose final version of stream rule

The rule updates 33-year-old regulation--and has the potential to protect and/or restore up to 6,000 miles worth of streams.

No drama: West Virginia electors support Trump

Never a doubt, electors say, despite letters and protests.

Huggins’ recruits not always prettiest, but they sense his loyalty

Coach reaches 800-win milestone by being a 'real dude' with his players: Allan Taylor's Gold & Blue Lunch Report,

A timeline of Ken Hechler’s life and influence

Former West Virginia Congressman and Secretary of State Ken Hechler will lie in repose in the Great Hall at the Culture Center. Visitation and the family receiving line will go from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Balcony Gallery. The memorial service is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Great Hall.

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Bluefield

Kyle Duke, 38, died Saturday night, authorities said.

Woman killed in Kanawha County fire

Elderly woman dies trying to escape burning home in a rural area near Charleston.

West Virginia looks to capitalize more on being “wild and wonderful”

Former state Senator and successful businessman Oshel Craigo once told me his simple secret to success: “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise.” There’s a lot of truth to that old business axiom, especially as it relates to the state’s critical tourism industry. A new study by Longwoods International commissioned by

Fire safety reminders for holiday season

State Fire Marshal Ken Tyree says escape plan should be reviewed.

Ripley baseball standout Jarvis set for Power Showcase from Miami

Ripley baseball standout Anthony Jarvis will take part in the 2016 Power Showcase from Miami.

State BOE to discuss superintendent search in the New Year

Dr. Michael Martirano announced his resignation in September.