Day: February 8, 2018 Archives


ThursdayFebruary 8, 2018

Cabell, Wayne education personnel to take part in one-day work stoppage

The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia and the West Virginia Education Association said more than 70 percent of school employees voted for the work stoppage.

Person arrested, another sought in Mercer County bank robbery

Officers said the First Community Bank in Bluewell was robbed after 2 p.m.

The Sweet Spot: Mountaineers bandwagon back to capacity

Podcast Episode 27: Press Virginia makes big gains but football has holes to fill after a signing day snoozer.

The Health Plan returns to WV, opens new building in Wheeling

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday.

Monongalia AFT president: Justice presser doesn’t move the needle

"There has to be some way to raise revenue in this state to help more than this," Sam Brunett said.

Flu activity rising in West Virginia

Kanawha County provides free flu shots.

High School Sportsline audio archive: February 7

The two-hour High School Sportsline audio archive with Kyle Wiggs and Garrett Cullen.

Justice touts PEIA freeze, still says 1 percent raise is wisest course

Administration proposes changes to plan that has rankled state workers.

Beckley VA announces largest drop in Veteran homelessness in the nation

The center successfully reduced Veteran homelessness by 51% in 2017.

Updated girls basketball MetroNews Power Index: Feb. 8

The MetroNews Power Index is a computer based formula that factors in strength of schedule.

Funeral director given prison time for fraud

Chad Harding to serve at least three years for cashing in pre-paid funeral arrangements on customers who were still alive.

Boys basketball gallery: Martinsburg 92, Jefferson 37

Martinsburg rolled to a 92-37 win over Jefferson this week, improving to 15-4 on the year.

Nicholas County students recognized as Honorary Secretaries of State

Students from two high schools in Nicholas County have been selected as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register their classmates to vote.

WV DNR team provides assistance in elk health check at LBL

Agencies coordinate to do a wellness check on elk and establish another group which will be transferred to West Virginia.

1 arrested for 2017 Huntington murder; Police not ruling out other arrests

Investigators said parts of the victim's body were discovered earlier this week.

PEIA fix is coming, but a long-term solution is still needed

For years West Virginia school teachers and public employees tacitly approved of the bargain; the pay wasn’t great, but the benefits were pretty good. However, it’s evident from school meetings and rallies over the last several weeks that teachers and public employees believe that deal isn’t as good as it used to be. Pay has