Day: November 1, 2017 Archives


WednesdayNovember 1, 2017

Mountaineers put away Texas Tech in Big 12 quarterfinal

Heather Kaleiohi delivered the go-ahead goal in the 68th minute and facilitated an insurance score as No. 5 West Virginia won Thursday night's rematch 3-1.

Manchin questions website representatives during Senate Intelligence Committee hearing

Lawmakers spent more than three hours questioning the delegates of Facebook, Twitter and Google.

President’s opioid commission releases final report

The report was released six days after President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency.

Eastern Panhandle: No. 1 East Hardy eyes another 10-0 record

East Hardy quarterback Clay Skovron has the Cougars looking at a potential second straight 10-0 regular season.

Herd must regroup quickly in pursuit of C-USA East title

Marshall faces first-place FAU on Friday night.

Mercer County man sentenced to 40 years in prison following mother beating

Wayne Hartley was sentenced Wednesday in connection to beating and robbing his mother, 81-year-old Patricia Hartley, in January.

Sweet Spot: Bounce-back win vs. Iowa State is a must

Episode 14 of the video podcast hits Halloween, recruiting and hoops.

Trial of Jackson County man charged in infant’s death set for February

Benjamin Taylor, of Cottageville, faces multiple charges in connection to the death of Emmaleigh Barringer.

Changes being made to Kanawha’s home confinement program

Changes come after former officer Jacques Vance was sentenced to prison this week for accepting a bribe from a man under his supervision.

Thrasher, Paine predict W.Va. growth — and increased workforce needs

Thrasher estimates 100,000 new jobs may be possible over the next few years.

Mid-Ohio Valley: Parkersburg South, Parkersburg with playoff implications

Parkersburg South and Parkersburg will face off Friday night with playoffs on the line for the Patriots and seeding on the line for the Big Reds.

Southern CTC president gets new contract; told to work things out with faculty

Robert Gunter gets four year deal but new contract comes with an instruction.

DEP lifts suspension, approves Mountain Valley Pipeline permit

Environmental coalition exploring legal options.

High school football gallery: Tug Valley 27, Man 14

Class A No. 4 Tug Valley improved to 8-1 with a 27-14 win over Man. 

Beckley VA Medical Center opens doors to the public

The event was just one of several the Beckley VA has planned in November, known as Veterans Month.

Police Chief: A “middle of the road” Halloween in Morgantown

Police were required to break up a major 'street' party using 'chemical munitions' Saturday night.

SkyWest lifts off new service at North Central West Virginia Airport

SkyWest's inaugural flight was celebrated at the North Central West Virginia Airport on Wednesday before the first flight left for Chicago's O'Hare International Airport -- an event Airport Director Rick Rock describes as monumental.

In fallout of sanctions, WV higher ed system meets final audit deadline

Governor had said 'heads will roll' after three straight years of missed deadlines.

Southern Report: Week 11

A look at Beckley-South Charleston, Richwood-Nicholas County and Summers County-Fayetteville.