Day: February 27, 2017 Archives


MondayFebruary 27, 2017

Mooney holds telephone town hall

Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., answered questions regarding health care, coal miners and President Donald Trump.

Too much Motley, not enough moxie as Mountaineers fade

Johnathan Motley scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half and became the catalyst for a 23-4 run that swung the game.

Photo gallery: Baylor defeats West Virginia, 71-62

Images from No. 10 West Virginia's 71-62 loss at No. 11 Baylor on Monday night.

Nicholas County school board holds second consolidation hearing

The board is proposing consolidation five schools into two institutions.

Dotson deals Mountaineers to another win over defending champs

Conner Dotson struck out 10 over six innings and West Virginia won 4-1 at No. 18 Coastal Carolina on Monday, wrapping up its fourth straight win at the Caravelle Resort Tournament.

The life of Ken Hechler memorialized by House of Delegates

Former congressman, secretary of state died last year at age 102.

Driver to be sentenced in hit and run that killed Charleston native

Carli Sears died after she was struck by a truck driven by Alex Hambrick.

Gov. Justice proposes new way to close W.Va. budget gap

Governor appears with Revenue Secretary Hardy and a dry erase board.

WVU Medicine says medical information breach was not hacking

Target of investigation legally had access to information.

Ohio fugitive faces additional charges following Kanawha County pursuit

Chase, which injured a female police officer, lasted for 45 minutes.

Drugs found in vehicle involved in train accident in Harrison County

Police then found needles and drug paraphernalia in the damaged vehicle upon arrival.

Calls at 10,000-plus and counting for HELP4WV hotline

The helpline launched in September 2015.

Ferns responds to Justice ‘poodle’ comment, talks budget on MetroNews “Talkline”

A third of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session is already behind state lawmakers.

Thrasher says he needs change in water quality measurement to create jobs

HB 2506 subject of public hearing Monday at state capitol.

Rogers leads Capital into postseason striving for deeper run

Capital enters postseason play at 18-4 on the season, looking for a return trip to the state tournament.

DNR announces sportsman’s meetings

Hunters and anglers can comment and learn more about 2017 regulation proposals from DNR

Baylor’s Drew: ‘Hopefully we have a better feel’ for Press Virginia

Allan Taylor's Gold & Blue Lunch Report offers a final-score pick for West Virginia vs. Baylor.

Funding for popular DHHR programs now highlighted in Justice’s SOS tour

IDD Waiver Program would be cut by 25 percent in governor's alternate budget.

Grizzly vs. Poodle

The West Virginia State Capitol during the legislative session is like a small town; everybody knows everybody, a secret in the morning is common knowledge by afternoon, gossip is a form of currency and most slights prompt a response. The latest dust up started when Senate Majority Leader Ryan Ferns (R-Ohio) tweeted, “Word of advice

Flu widespread in West Virginia at close of February

State Health Officer says a third of flu outbreaks reported, thus far, have been in school settings.