Day: August 18, 2017 Archives


FridayAugust 18, 2017

McDowell County man pleads guilty to second-degree murder

According to court documents, Woody Alfred Wood Jr. had a fight with his wife, shooting her in the head before dismembering and burying her.

State Capitol safety rules released ahead of Black Lives Matter protest

Call to Action for Racial Equality is holding a rally Sunday at the state Capitol's North Plaza. It is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

Barbour County woman sentenced after exploiting nursing home residents

Mary Jane Brown, of Belington, was sentenced on multiple felony counts in Randolph Circuit Court, including Medicaid fraud, financial exploitation and fraudulent schemes.

Cacapon Resort State Park ready for improvements at last after bond approval

Long-discussed improvements of $25 million now ready to be completed.

Manchin shoots down Energy Secretary reports

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., spoke to constituents Friday at the State Fair of West Virginia

Judge Bloom rules in favor of Nicholas board in Richwood consolidation case

State school board overstepped its bounds in overturning earlier Nicholas decision, judge rules.

Top-ranked Mountaineers sweat out win at No. 5 Georgetown

West Virginia opened the women's soccer season with a victory thanks to Michaela Abam's early goal and Rylee Foster's seven saves.

Fairmont man charged with attempted murder after threatening to “skin victim alive”

Michael Stinson is in North Central Regional Jail on a $1,000,000 cash or surety bond.

Eclipse glasses are a must, but expert says limit your look at solar event

Amid the excitement over the Eclipse, don't forget your mother's words of warning

One confirmed case of viral meningitis in Harrison County

Superintendent Dr. Mark Manchin said a student at Nutter Fort Primary is hospitalized with a confirmed case of viral meningitis, and a second student at Washington Irving Middle School may have the virus as well.

New director of Parkersburg’s airport comes with experience

Glen Kelly, who served nearly four years as assistant and interim city manager in Morgantown, will take over the role in a full-time capacity in November.

‘Day of Hope’ to help thousands in southern West Virginia

Nearly 35,000 pounds of food will be distributed to families in need.

Two convicted of murder in Jefferson County shooting

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A jury found two men accused in a July 2016 shooting in Jefferson County guilty of first degree murder and conspiracy Friday. Malakye Boyd, 19, and Rakeem Newman, 21, both of Charles Town, Jefferson County, were charged in the death of 21-year-old Ryan Mumaw, who died after being shot in the back

Where does Milan Puskar rank among Big 12 stadiums in curb appeal?

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report: A 3,600-square foot video board is the latest upgrade as WVU tries to keep pace.

State development officials OK to meet at The Greenbrier, owned by their biggest boss

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Ethics Commission unanimously decided to let employees of the state Development Office participate in the upcoming Business Summit at The Greenbrier, which is owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family. But the employees are to avoid spending state dollars to lodge, dine or drink at The Greenbrier. The arrangement also

State Police identify child who drowned in Wood County

State Police say young girl tragically dies as responders desperately tried to rescue her from a flooded culvert after she slipped and fell into a swollen stream

Correctional officer arrested for slipping drugs, knives to inmates

The officer was getting paid for deliveries through a fake company he set up.

2 charged with armed robbery in Putnam County

Nicholas Woodin and Markayla Stowers are facing armed robbery charges.

Kanawha County residents wait in line for solar eclipse glasses

The last total solar eclipse to happen over the United States was in February 1979.