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ThursdayMarch 1, 2018

Jackson County Schools cut spring break because of work stoppage

Jackson County Schools Superintendent Blaine Hess made the recommendation to the board.

Morrisey announces lawsuit against DEA, asks motion to be put on hold

State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey unilaterally filed a "petition for review" over agency's drug quota system, claiming the government was not doing enough to prevent drug manufacturers and distributors from providing the public with an excess of opioids.

Class AA girls basketball state tournament seeds set

The 2018 Class AA high school girls basketball state tournament field is set.

Statewide high school girls basketball regional scores

High school girls basketball regional scores from around the state.

Carmichael airs out raise and healthcare issues with teachers

Senator discusses contributing factors to walkout with teachers from several counties.

Unger blames Senate for continuing work stoppage

The pay raise bill passed in the House of Delegates, but the Senate adjourned before taking the bill up.

No more cool down; picketers return Thursday

We don't have anything in writing," said Tina McElwain, a Monongalia County bus driver.

WV teacher union leaders eye Senate vote on pay raise bill

Governor's pay raise bill cleared the House of Delegates Wednesday.

Gallery: No. 6 Martinsburg girls to make state tournament return

Martinsburg secured a spot in the state tournament with a 47-33 win over Jefferson.

Boys basketball sectional gallery: Martinsburg 84, Spring Mills 32

Corey Barnett and Grant Harman both scored 17 points apiece to lead the Bulldogs.

Maynard found competent to stand trial in 2015 Mingo sheriff murder case

Special prosecutor says state will be ready for trial.

Gallery: Parkersburg girls secure spot in 2nd straight state tournamnet

Parkersburg defeated Cabell Midland 48-43 for a spot in the Class AAA state tournament.

Gallery: Class AAA Region 4, Section 2 boys basketball semifinals

Huntington defeated Cabell Midland 63-41 and Hurricane beat Spring Valley 62-50.

Trevor Kiess ready to begin his role as Mountaineer

Trevor Kiess was named the 65th WVU Mountaineer during the WVU v. Iowa State basketball game Saturday.

Carmichael says additional revenue should go to PEIA instead of pay raise bill

House passed bill headed to Senate Finance Committee.

Charleston mayor will propose end to needle exchange

Mayor says the dirty needles are being discarded all over town and creating a dangerous situation for police and fire departments as well as the public.

Huntington documentary will take 3 Cabell County women to Sunday’s Academy Awards

"We had no idea that all this was going to happen," said Necia Freeman, one of the women featured in the Netflix film.

Driver killed in McDowell County truck crash

Two people were ejected from the vehicle.

Inmate captured after escaping van in Clarksburg

Taylor is incarcerated on multiple charges out of both Harrison and Marion counties.