Day: August 11, 2017 Archives


FridayAugust 11, 2017

Man struck, killed in downtown Charleston

No charges have been filed at this time.

Virginia man sentenced for conspiracy to commit armed robberies

Jamaa I. Johnson, 36, of Wytheville, Virginia, is connected to armed robberies dating back to the fall of 2011.

Ka’Raun White: Defense fought back after ‘we were killing them all week’

More news following Friday's scrimmage at Milan-Puskar Stadium.

Annual Ride for Life to raise funds for breast cancer research

Saturday marks the 16th Ride for Life in North Central West Virginia, organized by Bikers for a Cure, and event organizer Kevin Ashcraft is expecting a great year.

Oak Hill woman drowns in New River

The National Park Service says a boat overturned on the New River Thursday.

Gupta welcomes upcoming national approach to opioid crisis

Chief health officer anticipates upcoming national declaration from President Trump.

2017 State Fair kicks off smoothly

The fair runs through Sunday, August 20 in Fairlea, Greenbrier County.

Alderson Broaddus president addresses probation issue at HEPC meeting

President Tim Barry says school has unique opportunity.

Jefferson WR Gaskins leads charge after 1,000-yard junior season

Jefferson eyes a fourth straight playoff appearance behind receiver Jeffrey Gaskins.

Transportation secretary pledges support to reopen Carrollton Covered Bridge

Beloved Barbour County span went up in flames Thursday night.

Local business gives $100,000 to McMechen flood recovery, but owner says much more is needed

McMechen Mayor Gregg Wolfe accepted the donation from A&B Kia in Benwood on Friday.

Princeton pastor charged in embezzlement case

The former pastor of First Christian Church placed multiple church checks into his personal bank accounts.

West Virginia on pace for 3-percent drop in season ticket sales

That would continue a six-year decline, though single-game purchases and mini-packages are keeping overall attendance level.

State police: Man dies after being hit by object along I-79

Troopers wheel from utility trailer struck victim.

Major Morgantown traffic artery opens Friday

The Easton Hill intersection is expected to open sometime Friday.

Marshals arrest two fugitives in Morgantown in same night

Matthew Perry, 39, of Greensboro, PA, was in police custody at 6:00 p.m. Thursday.

Attorney General unveils new guidelines to prevent skimming

The rules are aimed at eliminating skimmers, or devices used to steal credit or debit card information at gas station pumps.

DCCC targets Mooney, demands town halls

The campaign includes a website and Google Ads asking people to demand Mooney to hold a public town hall.