Day: June 21, 2017 Archives


WednesdayJune 21, 2017

Caregivers gather to share stories, raise Alzheimer’s awareness

The West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and the Alpha Omicron Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority held the event Wednesday.

Mooney praises House committee work on flood insurance

A U.S. House of Representatives committee has passed seven bills in the past week related to improving the National Flood Insurance Program.

Kanawha County shooting suspects plead not guilty to September 2016 shooting

Robert Earl Ruffin, 17, and 21-year-old De-Anthony Akeen Thornabar, both of South Charleston, were charged in May for the death of Dylan Bailey.

McGinnis returns to Winfield basketball as girls coach

Former Winfield boys basketball coach Pat McGinnis is taking over the Winfield girls basketball program.

Huntington woman meets with W.Va. senators in D.C. to talk importance of Medicaid coverage

Ethel Turned met with U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Wednesday.

Organizers of topless march change time after mayor’s request

Danny Jones says many kids will be in downtown Charleston at the same time Saturday.

West Nile Virus detected in Cabell County

Positive sample of mosquitoes was received at the Cabell-Huntington Health Department.

Ripley High student wins full scholarship to Wesleyan

Kenna's Chris Neil is the latest MetroNews West Virginia Scholar.

Models show Tropical Storm Cindy won’t do WV any favors

Heavy rain during 30-hour period could cause flooding.

W.Va. legislators sound off on social media about Justice criticism

Governor's budget announcement draws reaction.

Alzheimer’s disease highlighted on longest day of the year

The West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and the Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority teamed up to raise awareness.

Wheeling Park’s Wilkinson back to work after Toledo verbal

Wheeling Park quarterback Cross Wilkinson is one of the state's D-I commitments for the Class of 2018.

A year after flood, Clendenin leaders look to the future as rebuilding continues

In June of last year, Susan Jack was preparing to leave her Clendenin hometown for Dayton, Ohio. The storms changed that.

Kyle Davis foregoes senior season to sign with Astros

The Mountaineers outfielder was a 15th-round pick in last week's MLB draft.

Pennsylvania volunteer fire chief identified as victim in Barbour County explosion

Albertini was a contractor for Specialized Professional Services.

Scathing Justice lets budget pass but won’t sign it

Governor blames House Republicans and Democrats in both houses.

Clay County High School’s most incredible year

Clay County High School had hope in the front and despair in the back for months after the 2016 flood.