Day: June 1, 2017 Archives


ThursdayJune 1, 2017

Trump pulling US out of Paris climate accord

President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States could re-enter the deal under different terms.

Combs lifts Charleston Catholic to title game over Wheeling Central

Charleston Catholic beat Wheeling Central 2-0 on Thursday for a spot in the Class A title game.

Manchin, just to be clear, says he’s running for Senate

Senator says he wants to continue building bipartisan consensus.

Walk-off winner in extras for Ravenswood over Tygarts Valley

Nic Taylor wins it for Ravenswood with an RBI double in the eighth.

Jarrett enters settlement for violating state ethics act

Chris Jarrett, executive director of the West Virginia Water Development Authority, stored personal furniture in space not paid for by the agency.

Supreme Court sticks with public reprimand in Plants case

Office of Disciplinary Counsel wanted 3-month license suspension for 2014 controversy.

Mazey keeping NCAA Game 1 starter under wraps

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Some 24 hours before West Virginia’s first NCAA regional game in 21 years, Randy Mazey wouldn’t unveil his plans for who’ll pitch Friday. “Our plan is that we have no plan,” he joked before Thursday’s practice, remaining coy about which pitcher will start against Maryland. Friday’s games: No. 1 Wake Forest (39-18)

Amherst Industries executive celebrates 99th birthday

Charlie Jones, of Kanawha County, is turning 99 years old this Sunday.

Doddridge County Commissioner removal case dismissed

Robinson was elected in November 2012 to serve a six-year term, which expires in 2018.

Third victim in Barbour County explosion in fair condition

Rex Bennett, 55, was the only person to survive an explosion in Barbour County last month.

The Lunch: Mountaineers settle into new territory

If getting to the postseason was half the fun, West Virginia hopes the next half is equally entertaining.

Justice: Budget plan will work if there’s not too much nitpicking

Meetings with legislative leaders begin again.

Huntington police investigate woman’s death

Victim pounded on door of 10th Avenue residence.

Man killed in shooting with Berkeley County Sheriff’s Deputies identified

GERRARDSTOWN, W.Va. —  The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department have identified the man shot and killed in an officer involved shooting Monday as Larry Warren Kipps, 62. Kipps died after being shot in the abdomen by a deputy during a standoff at a small family farm off West Virginia 45 shortly. Deputies responded to a call

Indictments handed up in Medicaid fraud investigation

Investigators allege those providing care and getting Medicaid reimbursement were not licensed nurses.

Progress in budget talks… finally

Governor Jim Justice emerged from one of his budget shuttle diplomacy meetings Tuesday and told our Brad McElhinny, “I absolutely believe without a doubt we’re making progress, real progress.” The Governor typically spices up his language with colorful metaphors and hyperbole, so listeners have to be cautious about reading too much into his words. But