Month: August 2017 Archives


ThursdayAugust 31, 2017

Fayette County robbery, shooting suspect arrested

Bryan Keith Allen was one of four suspects in the Gatewood Road incident.

Ex-deputy in road rage video turns himself in

William Sothen, 63, of Salem, is charged after the Monday afternoon altercation on Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown was widely shared on social media.

NWS: Harvey rains could near 2 inches in parts of West Virginia

As of Thursday, projections called for heaviest rain in an area from Huntington to Parkersburg to Clarksburg, but no widespread flooding.

Justice, Trump, Capito and Manchin: MetroNews West Virginia Poll evaluates approval

Latest version of longstanding poll reflects current churn in national and state politics.

Death of Martinsburg man ruled homicide

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Police in Maryland say a Martinsburg man whose body was found Friday morning north of Boonsboro died from a gunshot wound. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Robert Mitchell, Jr., 53. Specifics about the wound are not being released. Mitchell was reported missing to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office on

Berkeley County educator remembered as light in the classroom

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A local third grade teacher at Berkeley Heights Elementary School passed away Tuesday after a fight against a rare blood disease. Sarah Stocker, 26, is being remembered in the community with an outpouring from her family and friends on social media and by those she worked with at Berkeley Heights. Stocker left the

Southern: James Monroe hosts Pt. Pleasant in AA Game of the Week

Class AA No. 4 James Monroe hosts No. 5 Point Pleasant in a top five Class AA matchup.

Dale Miller: Broadcaster extraordinaire

Indulge me some personal time today. Forty years ago, the Raese family owned two radio stations in Morgantown—WAJR AM and FM. The call letters and the AM station had great tradition because of broadcasters like Jack Fleming, Woody O’Hara, Bucky Harris, Jim Slade, Carl Haeberle and more. However, the station declined in the 70’s.  Most

WednesdayAugust 30, 2017

Justice, Roberts praise state economic progress

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's annual Meeting and Business Summit began Wednesday at The Greenbrier.

The Sweet Spot podcast: How does WVU matchup vs. the Hokies?

Andy Staples of SI.com joins the podcast to lay out his expectations for the 2017 Mountaineers and to make his picks for the Big 12 championship game.

Pence addresses state Chamber of Commerce

Vice President Mike Pence pushed for tax overhaul and applauded the economic growth under President Donald Trump.

Maryland prosecutor dismisses first DUI charge against Simms

Simms, a projected starter at outside receiver, is scheduled for a mid-October court date in Monongalia County on a second charge.

Southwestern Report: Top 10 matchups featured in Week 2

A handful of top 10 matchups in Week 2 for teams in the region.

Manchin’s corporate partnership, said to be in blind trust, is right there for all to see

Financial disclosure form for Senate lists blind trust and AA Properties separately.

UPDATE: Amber Alert suspect arrested

Carl Fortney was wanted on kidnapping and parental abduction. Cheylynn Fortney, 6, and Cherity Hannon, 14, are reported to be safe.

Beer sales start Saturday for first Marshall home football game

Fans at Joan C. Edwards Stadium will be allowed to purchase a beer and walk out of the stadium with it.

Body pulled from Elk River

Charleston police investigating.

High school photo gallery: Logan 26, Man 8

A look at Logan's 26-8 win over Man in Week 1 of the high school football season.

Interviews set for open state senate seat

7 people to be questioned by committee.