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Month: March 2018 Archives


ThursdayMarch 29, 2018

West Virginia May primary will be first in nation to test app allowing overseas voting for military

The mobile app uses blockchain, often used in financial transactions for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, to create a ledger that represents voters and candidates.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Department receives surprise donation

The agency's K-9 unit attended a charity hockey game in Pittsburgh.

Lamonte McDougle’s exit leaves short, wide hole at nose guard

The move is curious considering the undersized McDougle emerged as a nine-game starter and ESPN freshman All-American last season at WVU.

No. 1 Hurricane boasts senior-laden team with D-I talent

The Redskins feature 10 seniors, looking for redemption after a runner-up finish in 2017.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline request to extend tree cutting time is denied

The pipeline developer has faced a March 31 deadline to clear trees during a seasonal window designated to be of minimal harm to bats and migratory birds.

Deadly blaze in Roane County

State Fire Marshal's Office investigating.

Retiring Monongalia County school chief could stay in role temporarily

June 1 is the deadline if the Board of Education wants to be able to offer a multi-year deal to Devono's successor.

Armstead calls for change in death benefits law to be retroactive

The request comes after two Pratt volunteer firefighters were killed in crash Saturday.

‘Hot Rod’ documentary premieres in Charleston

Around 600 people attended the screening of "Hot Rod," a 92-minute film on Rod Hundley, the West Virginia University basketball star turned professional broadcaster.

So, how many vehicles does the State of West Virginia have?

Who could have imagined that asking how many vehicles the state government of West Virginia has would turn into a kind of existential quest. State officials and government agencies have been trying for several years now to figure out just how many cars and trucks the state owns and operates and where they are all

WednesdayMarch 28, 2018

Changes coming to better monitor state vehicle fleet

House Bill 4015 moves the state Fleet Management Office to the Department of Administration as the Fleet Management Division among other things.

Funeral services for Pratt firefighter announced for this weekend

Pratt Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Mike Edwards and Lt. Tom Craigo died in a wreck on March 24.

Hokies’ Emery shoots down Mountaineers in WNIT semifinals

The Virginia Tech guard sank the go-ahead 3 with 22 seconds left as WVU suffered a 64-61 season-ending loss Wednesday night.

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department keeps needle exchange suspended

Board members want to seek legal advice and talk with city leaders to come up with a compromise.

Sweet Spot: Does Jevon Carter make your all-time WVU starting five?

Tenacious defense, timely shots, 100-plus wins — would Jevon Carter fit in with Jerry West, Hot Rod Hundley and the program's elite? We debate it in Episode 34 of the podcast.

Man receives no mercy for two murder charges

Jeffrey Lyle Sampson was found guilty on Tuesday of multiple charges in connection with the deaths of Shawn and Brandy Hardman.

Softball: Magruder steps down at defending A champ Wheeling Central

Rick Magruder led Wheeling Central for 18 seasons, including back-to-back state championships the last two years.

Bobby Bowden to keynote for WVU Fellowship of Christian Athletes next month

The dinner is Sunday, April 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place.

Justice signs bill dismantling Education and Arts agency

In the same announcement, Justice said he aims to create a new Department of the Arts and Culture and History.

Authorities break up Mountain Valley Pipeline protest

A group of protesters has been in trees along the pipeline's intended path since Feb. 26, more than a month now.