Day: January 11, 2018 Archives
ThursdayJanuary 11, 2018
No. 1 Buckhannon-Upshur hands Fairmont Sr. first in-state loss
Hanna McClung scores 27 points as the Buccaneers beat Fairmont Senior 62-42 in a battle of top five teams.
DHHR releases opioid response plan
The proposal includes six approaches to respond to issues stemming from risky opioid use and fatal overdoses.
Teen in custody after alleged carjacking
Justin Wilson, 18, of Sissionville, allegedly carjacked a Putnam County Public Service District vehicle and led authorities on a pursuit.
Sunken towboat causing problems on Big Sandy
The Kenova water system intake was closed Thursday, with the state Department of Health and Human Resources citing concerns of possible water contamination.
Charleston Gazette-Mail is being prepped for sale, documents state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s largest newspaper is being marketed for sale, according to court documents filed this week. Bankruptcy may also be a part of what’s ahead for The Charleston Gazette-Mail, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. “According to counsel for Respondents, as of the
Homicide investigation launched in death of Greenbrier County man
Officers from the Greenbrier County Sheriff's Office and West Virginia State Police found the body of Clarence Sheppard, 72, Sunday at his Rupert apartment.
Young among West Virginia players leaving program: Source
Kicker/punter appeared in two games during the 2017 season as a redshirt freshman.
Legislation vetoed last year by Gov. Jim Justice.
Thrasher says increased funding for Commerce much needed
Cabinet secretary says state needs to get in front of more site consultants.
W.Va. health care providers urge Congress to reauthorize CHIP funding
Thursday press conference held in Charleston.
High School Sportsline audio archive: January 10
Interviews with coaches from Central Catholic, Morgantown, Ravenswood and Parkersburg South.
National honors for Parkersburg’s Fosselman, Wirt County’s Frazier
Parkersburg's Don Fosselman and Wirt County's Janet Frazier with national coach of the year recognition in soccer and volleyball by the NFHS.
Suspect at large following Morgantown bank robbery
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Morgantown Police Department at (304) 284-7522.
UPDATE: Beckley shooting suspect at large for a week arrested
Randolph Stump is believed to be armed and dangerous.
American Red Cross experiencing blood shortage this winter
Winter weather has led to cancellations of more than 150 American Red Cross blood drives nationwide, leading to an urgent blood shortage this season.
In high spirits, WVU President Gee looking forward to returning to work after operation
Gee fainted at the Pittsburgh International Airport after returning from a 10-day trip to see his grandchildren.
Kanawha delegate calls for closer look at Supreme Court spending controversy
Del. Mike Pushkin wants House Judiciary Committee to investigate whether Chief Justice Allen Loughry should be impeached.
Starting with rain, ending with snow....and in between a lot of nasty weather making for slick roads
Walmart to boost starting salaries for hourly workers, provide bonuses
The starting salary for all hourly workers in the United States will increase to $11-an-hour.
WV sees 10 percent increase in flu cases at MedExpress centers
Out the 18 states MedExpress serves, West Virginia had the second highest amount of flu cases reported this season.