Day: August 4, 2017 Archives


FridayAugust 4, 2017

Charleston police officer indicted in deadly January crash

Charleston Police officer Stephen Doss crashed into a car on West Washington Street near the Maryland Avenue intersection on Jan. 4. Dora Clarke died five days after the accident.

Kanwha County men arrested after puppies found in alley

One surviving dog, Bluebell, has been responding well to treatment.

Lone start of freshman year showed Shuler ‘I need to get right’

Notes following Friday afternoon's practice: Kennedy McKoy embraces popsicle top and Yodny Cajuste remains proud of stand-in Colt McKivitz.

Erma Byrd Higher Education Center celebrates milestone

The milestone celebrates a collaboration between several higher education institutions.

Snowshoe Foundation to host annual raffle Saturday

Money will go toward schools and charities in Randolph, Webster and Pocahontas counties.

Police investigating Marion County bank robbery

It's unclear at this time if anyone was injured or if anything was successfully taken from the bank.

Strong storms could hit flooded areas again Friday

Wind gusts could reach up to 55 miles per hour.

Road damage costs from flood climbing

Marshall and Wetzel counties have most significant damage.

Inmate’s death now under investigation

Detroit man dies in holding cell after arrest. Authorities say he showed no signs of drug influence when brought to the Western Regional Jail.

Richardson leads wealth of University returning experience

University went 8-3 in 2016, looking for a deep playoff run in 2017.

Governor Justice, switching parties, says top staff welcome to stay

Some may leave if they're not comfortable, Justice says.

Crime wave involving transients now considered “crisis” in Charleston

Police say city's homeless services are making Charleston a destination for transient career criminals who have overrun the city and keep coming every day.

Boone County man killed in ATV crash

Victim crossed center line at high speed and collided with oncoming vehicle

Eastern Panhandle teen killed by train

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — An Eastern Panhandle teenager was struck and killed after running into the path of a train Thursday near Shenandoah Junction Road. “We cannot tell you definitively whether he was simply distracted or whether it was more severe than that,” Jefferson County Sheriff Pete Dougherty told WV MetroNews affiliate WEPM. Dougherty said

Fayette County man charged in shooting

Farley is in Southern Regional Jail pending arraignment in Fayette County Magistrate Court.

Powell nominated for U.S. Attorney in Northern District

Jefferson County prosecutor believes appointed would help Eastern Panhandle.

Missing Fairmont State student taken into custody in Oklahoma

Kara Jeffrey, 21, was taken into custody in Oklahoma Thursday.

Trump finds support at Huntington rally

President Donald Trump spoke in front of 9,000 people Thursday as one investigation into connections between his presidential campaign and Russia has made a major step.

Protesters, supporters line Huntington streets during Trump rally

Crowd shows up in Huntington with large banners to speak out against and for President Donald Trump.