Day: February 20, 2018 Archives


TuesdayFebruary 20, 2018

State Supreme Court cancels trip to Morgantown

The court announced on Friday that Allen Loughry was out as chief justice.

Defender disputes Miles’ 4-point play: ‘Didn’t think I touched him’

Notebook: West Virginia ran away early and kept Big 12 player of the week Terry Maston buttoned-down as it settled for a 1-1 road trip.

Mountaineers mend morale: Konate-led block party cools off Baylor

Esa Ahmad re-asserted himself with 15 points, Sagaba Konate looked impenetrable and No. 21 West Virginia salvaged a split on their two-game road swing by whipping Baylor 71-60.

Photo gallery: West Virginia downs Baylor 71-60

Images from Tuesday night's Big 12 matchup in which West Virginia downed Baylor 71-60 at the Ferrell Center.

Days from work stoppage, teachers in planning mode in Monongalia, Marion, and Harrison

Those frustrated employees met Tuesday in the auditorium of East Fairmont High School for "Mobilize Marion County."

Muldrow sparks balanced effort in win over K-State

Led by Teana Muldrow's 19 points and 11 rebounds, all five West Virginia starters scored in double figures during a 75-66 win at Kansas State on Tuesday night.

Medical marijuana recommendations head to state Legislature

The state's Medical Cannabis Advisory Board votes on rules for state lawmakers to consider.

Grand jury hands down 69-count indictment for alleged ‘pill mill’

The owners, managers and doctors are associated with HOPE Clinic, which has locations in Beaver, Beckley and Charleston, as well as Wytheville, Virginia.

Legislature passes pay raise bill starting with 2 percent next year

Campbell of AFT says it won't stop walkout.

School districts prepare for two-day strike

Superintendents announce closures, plans for teacher and school service personnel work stoppage.

Mon County BOE authorizes closure of schools over work stoppage

The work stoppage is expected to begin Thursday.

PEIA board freezes state workers health care plan

Things will stay the same through June 2019.

As walkout approaches, Senate passes teachers union pension bill

Bill would not affect current leaders of WVEA, AFT.

Gallery: Martinsburg girls advance in sectional play over Hedgesville

Martinsburg defeated Hedgesville 45-40 in girls high school basketball.

WVU student in surgery following vehicle accident

She remained in surgery until at least 12:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

With debate about finances, WV Senate passes sports gambling bill

Bill goes to House, but also awaits effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

House bill adds work requirement for some food stamp recipients

Able-bodied persons would have to work.

‘I’m not here to scare you, I’m here to prepare you:’ Harrison County Schools taking precaution against mass school shootings

It's a sound that frightens educators, one they hope to never hear in a real-life situation.

Ihlenfeld announces run for WV Senate

Former U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld seeks 1st District State Senate seat currently occupied by Senate Majority Leader Ryan Ferns.