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Day: May 3, 2017 Archives


WednesdayMay 3, 2017

University earns season split with No. 6 Morgantown

University defeated Class AAA No. 6 Morgantown 7-2 in high school baseball action.

Martirano becomes acting superintendent of Maryland school district

Michael Martirano served as statewide superintendent from September 2014 to March 2017.

Duerring gets one-year contract extension as Kanawha County superintendent

Duerring will start his 20th year as superintendent in July.

Laid-off miner running for U.S. Senate says he is “exact opposite” of Sen. Manchin

Bo Copley says he wants to represent West Virginians who can relate to him.

Mylan union workers receive “best and final” contract offer

An extended contract ends on Saturday. Union members vote on a renegotiated contract Friday.

Five indicted in fatal Fairmont home invasion and robbery

February's grand jury was recalled to consider the charges in the November 2016 Malcom Whitted murder.

Justice issues call for special session on budget

No consensus, particularly with House, as legislators return to Capitol.

Divergent viewpoints on budget proposal from Carmichael, Armstead

Special session begins Thursday with consensus in doubt.

High school baseball statewide sectional, regional seeds set

Seeds are set for high school baseball sectional and regional play around the state.

Ohio woman found guilty in fraud scheme that included crime in Gilmer County

She faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for each count.

Impromptu fishing trip yields a new state record musky

Joe Wilfong caught the new state record musky on the Little Kanawha River, but his effort to make sure it was returned to the river was the real story.

Sex offender registry operation ends with at least seven arrests in WV

As of Wednesday morning, one warrant remained outstanding.

Latest GOP health bill called “financial disaster for West Virginia”

Vote in U.S. House could come before the close of the week.

Investigation underway after body found in Raleigh County

The cause of the death is under investigation.

Kanawha schools conduct illegal bus passing survey

School bus drivers will be tracking illegal passes on their routes this week.

2 men dead in Wayne County collision

Head-on crash happened Tuesday night.

New law tries to rein in truck chasers

Legislation doesn't outlaw chasing the stock truck, but it does force them to keep their distance until the fish are in the water.

Notebook: No. 1 Hurricane wins MSAC over No. 3 Cabell Midland

Hurricane avenged its only in-state loss, beating No. 3 Cabell Midland 6-2 in the MSAC championship game.