Month: March 2018 Archives


FridayMarch 30, 2018

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

ThursdayMarch 29, 2018

Berkeley County jury finds siblings guilty on charges related to murder

Kevin Jamill and Courtney Hamill were found guilty on charges in connection with the death of Ramon Walker.

State Fire Marshal’s Office assisting Kanawha, Pratt agencies

Assistant Chief Mike Edwards and Lt. Tom Craigo died Saturday while responding to a fatal collision on the West Virginia Turnpike.

Justice signs bill giving corrections workers a pay raise

House Bill 4142 will increase wages by a total of $6,000 over three years.

Thorn among new class for Naismith Hall of Fame: Report

A former WVU All-American and the GM who drafted Michael Jordan, Thorn joins a 2018 class that includes Steve Nash, Jason Kidd and Grant Hill.

One dead after multi-city pursuit

Rodney Toler led police through Dunbar, South Charleston and Charleston's West Side before the pursuit ended.

Treasurer Perdue to seek assistance for banking problems tied to medical marijuana law

Banks have told the West Virginia Treasurer's Office they are "unwilling" to process funds.

Ka’Raun White aiming to go from the warehouse to the NFL

The 24-year-old receiver — who spent two seasons out of football and working tough hours at an Amazon distribution center — says whatever NFL team lands him is "going to get a steal."

Yeager Airport breaks ground on hillside repair project

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday morning at the airport in Charleston.

Justice vetoes Attorney General settlement fund bill

Supporters said the bill would have upheld the Legislature's power of the purse.

DHHR shifting resources to add 48 Child Protective Services workers

Drug epidemic increases caseload by 34 percent.

Justice envisions new WV curator for the arts

Governor participates in ceremonial signing of bill that dismantles current Department of Education and the Arts.

Check out the pro day measurables for WVU

Scouts from 30 NFL teams were in Morgantown where 13 West Virginia players and several from D-II programs worked out.