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Day: August 24, 2017 Archives


ThursdayAugust 24, 2017

The Sweet Spot: A Polar Bear warms the heart of Mountaineer Nation

Before Episode 4 of the video podcast, we took a field trip to Fairmont Senior High where Dante Stills made WVU his choice.

Connor Neal’s four scores lead No. 2 Fairmont Senior over RCB

Connor Neal throws three touchdown passes and runs for another as the Polar Bears beat RCB 35-14.

Longtime WVU Tech president Nelson dies

Leonard C. Nelson served as president for 25 years.

McDowell County church bus driver charged with sexually assaulting juvenile

Victor Duane Helm, 48, of Elkhorn, has been charged with third-degree sexual assault.

Cabell County overdose rate surpasses 2016 numbers

According to Cabell County EMS Director Gordon Merry, there have been 1,250 overdoses as of Thursday.

Fayette County man convicted of kidnapping, sexual assault

Jamie R. Criser, of Oak Hill, held his former girlfriend against her will until she agreed to have sex with him.

No alcohol allowed at Bluefield-Graham football game

People who have an open container at Mitchell Stadium or related functions will receive a summons.

National Drug Control Policy official tours Charleston recovery centers

ONDCP's Lawrence Muir tours centers Thursday with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Rep. Evan Jenkins.

Name picked for Raleigh County elementary school

The Raleigh County Board of Education reviewed the suggestions at Tuesday's meeting.

Kanawha County man admits to placing boy’s body in freezer

Jarrel Stricklen, 25, of South Charleston, was sentenced to spend life in prison with mercy.

Charleston police force grows by 4

New group sworn-in and ready for training.

WV school board decides to reject judge’s decision on Nicholas School consolidation

Kanawha judge had ruled in favor of local school board.

Authorities in Morgantown feel more prepared for Charlottesville-type incident

Morgantown has been in the national spotlight on at least three occasions in recent memory for large-scale gatherings.

Fayette County mourns after sudden death of Steve Kessler

Current circuit clerk, former sheriff, may have suffered allergic reaction to bee stings.

Staying home: Dante Stills commits to West Virginia

The four-star defensive end chose the Mountaineers over Oklahoma and Florida.

Southern: Beckley and Bluefield set for season openers

Beckley faces Riverside and Bluefield readies for rival Graham.

New finance chairman says there’s always room for improvement

Craig Blair says he's a strong advocate for the state living within its means.

WVU players ready for Hokies in prime-time, even if series legacy eludes them

After a 12-year hiatus due to conference realignment, the Black Diamond rivalry is about to undergo a juiced-up renewal.

New Justice chief of staff advocates for road bond proposal; Mineral County delegate calls for pledge

Election Day for the proposed West Virginia Roads to Prosperity Constitutional Amendment is six weeks from Saturday.