Day: March 30, 2018 Archives


FridayMarch 30, 2018

Graduate transfer cornerback sounds excited over WVU offer

Denzel Fisher, a 6-foot-1 senior who appeared in 23 games over three seasons at UCLA, is expected in Morgantown within the next week.

Red Raiders homer twice to even series vs. West Virginia

Alek Manoah failed to finish the fifth inning for the sixth time in seven starts, and the Mountaineers lost 4-1 in Lubbock.

Mullins with 10 strikeouts as No. 2 Chapmanville beats Winfield

Chapmanville stays unbeaten on the early season with a 7-3 victory over No. 3 Winfield.

Community, emergency personnel attend visitation for Pratt firefighter

The visitation for Pratt Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Mike Edwards took place Friday, six days after he and five other firefighters were involved in a crash. Edwards and Lt. Tom Craigo died in the wreck.

Mon Health appoints former 16-year CEO as interim head

Thomas Senker takes over following the sudden retirement of Dottie Oakes earlier this month.

In-state baseball prospects on Perfect Game’s All-American list

Jonathan Blackwell of Hurricane named second-team underclassman All-American.

Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day marked in W.Va.

Dozens of vets thanked for their service during Friday ceremony at the state Capitol.

Westover Police Chief does not believe arson at predominantly African-American church was racially motivated

Three men are facing charges connected to the March 17 fire at the Monongalia County church.

Cooper: Officers left with ‘no other choice’ in deadly shooting

Investigators say Charleston man shot at officers first.

Capito has no early concerns with Jackson pick to head VA

Senator says White House physician may have the needed fresh eyes for sprawling agency.

Justice appoints new SBA executive director

David Roach to replace Bucky Blackwell.

Bailey clings to NFL dream 2 years after shooting: ‘I don’t think God makes mistakes’

Former Rams third-round pick says his re-emergence would be the biggest return in sports history: "I shouldn’t even be standing here able to talk to you guys after taking two to the head."

Davis stressing ‘teamwork’ and ‘toughness’ in first year at Nitro

Zach Davis spent three seasons at Riverside before taking the Nitro job this past winter.

Employee of Doddridge County Schools charged with sexual abuse

Steven Burnside, 34, of Salem, is accused of inappropriately touching a 15-year-old girl sexually in November.

3rd Congressional District Democrats discuss platforms at Huntington debate

The candidates — state Senator Richard Ojeda, D-Logan, Tri-State Transit Authority General Manager CEO Paul Davis and health care professional Janice Hagerman — spoke at Marshall University.

Mountaineers deal No. 7 Texas Tech its first home loss

Darius Hill's sixth-inning single scored the game's only run, and three West Virginia pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout during a 1-0 upset Thursday night.

Governor Justice’s perplexing veto

The West Virginia Legislature has the constitutional authority and bears the responsibility for appropriating state funds.  Even the Governor, who wields considerable executive power, must get approval from the House and Senate for the budget. So it is perplexing then that Governor Jim Justice would veto HB 4009.  The bill, which passed both the House