Month: May 2018 Archives


WednesdayMay 30, 2018

Utilities save millions because of federal tax reform

Plans filed with PSC on how to pass money back to consumers

Library reopens in Clendenin after 2 years

After the 2016 flooding destroyed the Clendenin Branch Library, the community is excited to have a new library for its citizens.

Bridgeport eyes 5th straight, James Monroe eager for rematch

A preview of Friday's Class AA baseball state tournament semifinal between No. 1 Bridgeport and No. 4 James Monroe.

Flooding downpour has caused problems for Calhoun County EMS

Millstone facility sustains damage in May 23 event.

Drug arrests in Logan County

Raid in Chapmanville.

Longtime WVU police chief to retire

Bob Roberts, a 33-year veteran of the campus police department, has spent the last 28 years as Police Chief.

Jenkins: Federal officials commit to putting in place strategies for treating babies born after drug exposure

"We wanted this implemented," he told MetroNews Wednesday following an announcement in Huntington.

Eyewitness testifies at preliminary hearing of Preston County man accused of murder

Joseph Edward Harrison, 26, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife Kimberly, 27.

Wayne, Frankfort Class AA semifinal offers bevy of intrigue

No. 2 Wayne and No. 3 Frankfort will face off in the Class AA state tournament semifinals on Friday.

Body found in Fayette County thought to be missing person

The identity of the body has yet to be released.

NFL anthem policy creates more questions

Last week the NFL released its new policy to try to resolve the National Anthem controversy.  Players can choose to stay in the locker room during the anthem, but if they come on the field they have to stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem. According to NFL.com, “Individual clubs have the

Class AA high school softball all-state teams

The Class AA high school softball all-state teams, as selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

TuesdayMay 29, 2018

FCC grants Manchin waiver to challenge broadband maps

Mobility Fund Phase II was created to provide up to $4.53 billion worth of support to build 4G LTE service for rural areas that lack coverage.

Disaster recovery leader says RISE West Virginia is ‘stagnant’

'We’ve been frustrated with them for quite some time.'

Cause of fatal Doddridge explosion identified as Hydrocarbon Well Services-owned storage tanks

Hydrocarbon Well Services is a Buckhannon-based oil and gas company that has serviced the Appalachian region for 35 years.

WVU Rep: Rising tuition doesn’t change school’s value

"A decision about tuition is one of the hardest things we make, and it requires a balancing of several factors," he said.

Social media threat draws response in Randolph County

Student detained after admitting to threatening gunfire at school Tuesday.

Tropical storm may deliver heavy rains to West Virginia for the rest of the week

Alberto's track puts West Virginia on the eastern side of the storm--meaning in the direct path of bands of strong, flooding rain at times.

Victim’s name released in Boone County fatal crash

Teenager was a student at Scott High School.

Federal corrections veteran now chairing state parole board

Terence O'Brien appointed by Gov. Jim Justice.