Month: September 2017 Archives


FridaySeptember 29, 2017

West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame to grow by seven this weekend

The induction ceremony from the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington will be carried on the MetroNews Radio Network and at wvmetronews.com.

Richwood Mayor Bob Henry Baber, asked last week to resign, says he’s still mayor

Baber says town charter doesn't give council authority to place mayor on administrative leave.

Two from Elkins face felony charges for stealing, setting fire to DOH truck

ELKINS, W.Va. — Two Randolph County residents are facing felony charges relating to a Division of Highways truck that was stolen and set on fire earlier this month. Christina Leann Stinson, 32, and John David Knight, 47, both of Elkins, are each charged with one felony count of breaking and entering and one felony count

Former softball coach at Mussleman High accused of sexually abusing player

A former high school softball coach who allegedly had a sexual relationship with one of her players last season will face charges.

Dump truck accident leaves one dead

One person died when dump truck collided with a car Thursday in Jefferson County.

Medical marijuana experts will teach West Virginians the industry basics at Morgantown conference

"You won't be seeing people smoking marijuana on the street," Cersosimo said.

Latest numbers on road bond vote

County Clerks and the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office have been keeping tabs of the numbers during early voting on the road bond.  Here are some of the figures and a few observations on what they may (or may not) mean. –Through 2 p.m. Thursday, 15,044 West Virginians had voted early.  That represents 1.2

ThursdaySeptember 28, 2017

Herd rides bye into Cincinnati proving ground

Marshall (2-1) prepares to visit the Bearcats (2-2)

Manchin pushes plan to increase internet access

A Better Deal will include investing at least $40 billion aimed at providing adequate and affordable internet services nationwide.

Woman to spend 40 years in prison for 2015 Monongalia County murder

Kimberly McInnis, 28, formerly of Binghamton, NY, was sentenced Thursday in Monongalia County Circuit Court

Remediation underway for former Century Aluminum plant in Ravenswood

Applied Partners has completed the first phase of a project to tear down the facility in Jackson County.

High School Sportsline audio archive: September 27

The two-hour High School Sportsline audio archive from September 27 with Fred Persinger, Dave Jecklin and Garrett Cullen.

Northern Panhandle: Wheeling Park, Weir with important tests

Wheeling Park hosts Parkersburg, while Weir is at unbeaten Union (OH).

Police locate vehicle, search for suspects connected to body found in Kanawha River

The body of Anna Ranson, 32, was found last week near South Charleston.

Three Guys Before The Game – Team Off, We’re On Edition

The FBI gave us the biggest college hoops scandal since the point shaving fiasco of the 1950's.

State Senator Miller resigns to take agriculture role with Justice administration

Miller was a two-term senator who owns a family farm.

Kanawha Valley: Hurricane readies for No. 5 Spring Valley

A look at Hurricane's top 10 matchup against Spring Valley, St. Albans' contest against University and Sissonville's road game at Poca.

North Central: Key road trips for Morgantown, University

Morgantown is at No. 3 Musselman, while University travels to No. 11 St. Albans in Week 6.

‘We’re going to fix this,’ a pledge from DHHR Secretary on Lewis County hospital payments

DHHR is close to signing a contract with an outside consulting firm to conduct its own audit and retrain staff.

Monongalia County woman fourth to plead guilty in 33-person oxycodone ring

Exline is the fourth person to admit to a role in the distribution operation.