Day: March 1, 2017 Archives


WednesdayMarch 1, 2017

Nicholas County school board holds consolidation meeting at Richwood Middle School

The three-hour long meeting included public comments regarding consolidation plans.

‘Abnormal’ system brings damaging winds to West Virginia

According to the National Weather Service, systems like these are not usually seen until mid-April.

Senate passes Sunday hunting bill

Senate Bill 345 would making hunting and trapping on private property legal, given the consent of the landowner.

CORPE optimistic about possible insurance relief

The coalition is holding a breakfast with lawmakers Thursday morning at the Capitol.

Williamson bank forfeits millions after failing to report suspicious activity

First National Bank of Williamson will forfeit $1.36 million, announced U.S. Attorney Carol Casto.

Eyewitness: Storms were “a mess” on journey from Pocahontas County to Mercer County

"I get to Hillsboro and all of a sudden there are street signs and roadwork signs being blown across the road, tree limbs just falling everywhere."

House passes controversial water quality bill

Bill now goes to state Senate.

Justice’s ‘budget clock’ counts the hours, minutes and seconds to session’s conclusion

Legislative leaders say they'll have a budget way earlier than usual.

Girls basketball gallery: Martinsburg makes return to state tournament

A look at Martinsburg's 70-45 win over Jefferson in girls high school basketball regional action.

Final 2017 boys HS basketball MetroNews Power Index

The final release of the boys high school basketball MetroNews Power Index, presented by AARP, for 2017.

Photo gallery of Wednesday’s storm damage

Storms create a trail of problems from Ohio River to the mountains in West Virginia

Plans for Boone County drive-in announced

Two ambitious entrepreneurs think a blast from the past could be a hit in the West Virginia coalfields.

Charleston councilman considers running against Goodwin for mayor

Andy Richardson has not announced a campaign, but says he's interested in the job.

Woodrow Wilson senior says he’s giving a voice to others who’ve been bullied, harassed

ACLU of West Virginia and Council on American-Islamic Relations now requesting more information about how school, Raleigh County school system handles discrimination.

Ryan Brown Fund addiction bill gets second life in House of Delegates

The bill would allow for a substance abuse recovery fund in West Virginia.

Eyewitness says storm came out of nowhere

Nitro woman describes the storm which ripped through the Nitro Industrial Park Wednesday morning.

Transfer Badet looks like another Oklahoma-WVU battle

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report: Kentucky receiver checked out Morgantown last month and is slated to visit Norman this week.

Manchin thanks President Trump for supporting coal miners

At times, the West Virginia Democrat was the only Democrat standing to applaud during Trump's Tuesday address to a joint session of Congress.

ACLU, CAIR seeking information on alleged harassment of Muslim student

According to the organizations, Woodrow Wilson High School senior Ishaq Jafary says he was harassed by students and a teacher because of his religion.