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Day: March 21, 2018 Archives


WednesdayMarch 21, 2018

Capitol Police recognized for work during legislative session, teacher strike

Justice Chief of Staff Mike Hall presented Certificates of Recognition to Capitol Police Director Kevin Foreman and Deputy Director Jack Chambers.

Two men plead guilty for charges related to drug trafficking

George E. Brockman II and Charles Hill face at least five years and up to 40 years in federal prison.

West Virginia delegation asks Trump to approve disaster declaration request

Storms caused flooding, landslides and wind damage in February.

Sweet Spot podcast turns Sweet 16: Taking shots in Boston

BOSTON — The Sweet Spot podcast sweetens up for another episode and dives into the West Virginia-Villanova showdown. We also pay tribute to everyone’s favorite uncle Ot Elmore and dig into recruiting angles, while ripping Keenan and Matt for knowing nothing about the ’85 Nova team. The podcast’s audio version can be downloaded on iTunes

Homer Hickam says he plans to rebuild home destroyed in hurricanes

The West Virginia native and author has a home that was destroyed in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Disagreement over Election Day dates fuel Morgantown Council’s failure to pass election law changes

"I don't see us resurrecting this anytime soon, but who knows," Dulaney said.

Snowfall totals vary from mile to mile in West Virginia

Mountain State catches a mixed bag of snowfall from system pounding New England.

Monongalia County school superintendent to retire

The Board of Education has yet to determine if their search will be regional or national.

Thomas Health plans to expand, integrate addiction treatment

CEO hopes transition can be complete by April 15.

Three Guys Before The Game – Sweet 16 Edition

Rain, sleet, snow and hail cannot keep the fellas from their appointed task of talking hoops with you.

Huntington fifth graders charged after BB gun, drug discovery

Teacher responds after receiving a tip.

WV Health Right to provide retractable needles for syringe exchange program

Program in jeopardy of being eliminated if Charleston passes bill to outlaw needles.

Power outages worst in southeastern counties of West Virginia

Snow in the south carried more moisture and was a lot heavier--creating the worst of power company problems from Tuesday-Wednesday Nor'easter.

Class A high school boys basketball all-state teams

The 2018 boys basketball Class A all-state teams, as selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

Wheeling’s needle exchange program is not getting the kinds of criticisms reported in Charleston

Needle exchanges are about preventing disease, said Howard Gamble, administrator for the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department.

Democratic congressional candidates use debate to speak about platform, solutions

The debate took place less than a month from the statewide primary election, in which the winner of the race will face off against the incumbent Republican Rep. David McKinley.

Don Blankenship’s transition from federal prisoner to viable U.S. Senate candidate

Last May, former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship completed his one year prison sentence after a federal jury found him guilty of conspiring to violate coal mine safety standards. The conviction was a result of the investigation into the 2010 explosion at Massey’s Upper Big Branch Mine that killed 29 miners. Now, less than one