Day: November 30, 2017 Archives


ThursdayNovember 30, 2017

Amid concerns over tax bill, Senate Republicans look at options

The measure needs 51 votes to pass, meaning two Republican senators can vote against the legislation given a supporting vote by Vice President Mike Pence.

Pleas of support for Green Bank Observatory

Iconic radio telescope faces federal budget cuts.

Carter gets the mark and leaves one on NJIT

West Virginia's senior point guard scored 25 points, grabbed nine rebounds, handed out six assists and made five steals as the No. 19 Mountaineers coasted 102-69 on Thursday night.

Putnam County toddler found safe

According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Braylee May Green, of Hurricane, had been missing since Tuesday.

MetroNews HS Football Player of the Year contenders by class

Standout players in each class this season on teams who made deep postseason runs.

High School Sportsline audio archive: November 29

Player interviews looking ahead to Friday and Saturday's Super Six from Wheeling.

Sills becomes West Virginia’s only All-Big 12 first-team selection

Five Mountaineers were chosen as all-conference second-teamers.

Sixth football title at stake for Martinsburg vs. Spring Valley

Martinsburg on Saturday will be playing for its sixth football title in eight seasons.

W.Va. retailers predict heavy traffic through holiday shopping season​

Consumers, on average, spent about $335 this past Black Friday Weekend.

Spring Valley’s return to Super 6 sparked after midseason loss

Spring Valley has won eight straight games since falling to Hurricane back on September 29.

W.Va. law enforcement officers shave beards to support child abuse victims

West Virginia Child Advocacy Network asks officers to donate money and grow out their beard for the month of November.

Soldier killed in action is finally home in W.Va.

Pvt. Shirley Bailey died in the Hürtgen Forest of Germany in 1944. This week he finally made it home.

Coal truck overturns in Raleigh County, driver injured

A witness called MetroNews affiliate WJLS saying coal had spilled all over the road.

State GOP chair weighs in on Blankenship U.S. Senate candidacy

"We welcome the candidacy of anyone who is anxious to beat Joe Manchin," said Conrad Lucas.

Free internet marketing help available to West Virginia charitable organization

Bricks Without Straw is accepting applications now for the annual Frank Brown Community Partnership.

Saban legacy lives on in northern Marion County

Over 40 years after the passing of Nick Saban Sr., communities of northern Marion County still feel the impact and lessons of the legacy that he left behind.

City of Beckley breaks ground on new police headquarters

The mayor applauded Beckley Police Chief Lonnie Christian, who has helped lead the entire process.

Preston County man wanted for kidnapping and attempted murder

Hall has active warrants in Preston County for attempted murder, strangulation, malicious wounding, and kidnapping.

Alleged child rapist wanted in Virginia arrested in Hampshire County

Michael Haymond, 57, had been on the run for several weeks.

Mon County Commissioners frustrated by Tax Department’s latest response on missing alcohol revenue

"The 'denied' being in bold print is absolutely to me a reason that -- don't come here again."