Day: October 26, 2017 Archives


ThursdayOctober 26, 2017

Diehl named Jefferson County Development Director

Members of the Jefferson County Commission approved the appointment of Nic Diehl during their meeting Thursday.

Trump declares opioid epidemic a public health emergency

The declaration will allow agencies to redirect resources and make temporary appointments to expand treatment services.

Grier, Benton bring savvy on opposite sides of the ball

Allan Taylor's commentary: One has the most passing TDs in the nation, and the other owns the highest Wonderlich score in WVU history, according to his defensive coordinator.

Three Guys Before The Game; Oklahoma State Edition

Hot, loud, uncomfortable; you make the call.

Monongalia County holding twice-annual drug take back Saturday

For seven years, the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department have organized Drug Take Back days to help rid local streets and communities from prescription drugs.

High School Sportsline audio archive: October 25

The two-hour High School Sportsline audio archive from October 25 with Fred Persinger, Dave Jecklin and Garrett Cullen.

Investigation of two deaths, including three-year-old girl, underway in Upshur County

The Sheriff's Office issued a press release Thursday about the death of a 3-year-old girl, reported last weekend.

Despite financial needs, Regional Jail Authority to keep per diem rate the same

RJA concerned increases would make it even more difficult for counties to pay on time.

More than 60 law enforcement officers, victim’s advocates honored in Charleston

The U.S Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia hosted the 2017 Law Enforcement and Victim Assistance Awards Ceremony Thursday.

North Central: SSAC October Classic features MoHawk Bowl

Morgantown at University will be live video streamed at the MetroNews Channel of WVMetroNews.com.

Southwestern: Cabell Midland, Spring Valley set for clash

A look at several key matchups in Week 10, including Cabell Midland at Spring Valley and Mingo Central at Chapmanville.

Eastern Panhandle: Top 5 games highlight Week 10

Martinsburg visits Musselman and East Hardy hosts South Harrison in a couple of pivotal Week 10 games.

Police on high alert as Halloween, Oklahoma State descend on Morgantown

"If we could have a weekend where nobody gets hurt, we would be ecstatic," Police Chief Ed Preston said.

Southern: James Monroe visits Bluefield in top 5 matchup

No. 5 James Monroe visits No. 1 Bluefield in the Class AA MetroNews Game of the Week.

Kanawha Valley: MSAC teams eye playoff scenarios

Playoff positioning continues in Week 10 out of the MSAC.

Appalachian Power ready to move forward on Boone transmission project

Selected route won't deviate much from existing right of way

Monday is now planned reopening day for Wood County schools after IEI warehouse fire

South Parkersburg High Principal Betsy Patterson said students were last in school in Wood County on Oct. 18.

Murder trial postponed for Berkeley Springs man accused in triple slaying

Trial for man accused in triple murder moved to 2018

Cooper: Charleston murder victim was ‘high risk’

Detectives working around the clock to solve homicide.