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Day: June 19, 2018 Archives


TuesdayJune 19, 2018

Haymaker Forest acquisition postponed following marathon public hearing

The public hearing portion related to Haymaker Forest included nearly 50 speakers and lasted nearly four hours.

Morrisey attacks Manchin for supporting Democratic separation bill

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Monday he is cosponsoring the Keep Families Together Act

State Budget Director McKown going to work for Auditor’s Office

McKown had been the state budget director since 2006.

Former state veterans secretary pleads guilty to federal crime

U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart calls embezzlement "egregious criminal conduct."

West Virginia to celebrate 155

Activities scheduled across the state.

Clot sidelines Knapper, but point guard expects to be cleared

West Virginia's redshirt freshman Brandon Knapper has been sidelined from basketball competition this summer by a pulmonary episode, multiple sources told MetroNews.

West Virginia Day brings unveiling of new online exhibit, searching tool for state Jennings Randolph collection

Randolph served as a West Virginia U.S. Senator from 1958 to 1985 after seven terms in the U.S. House. His collection of papers is housed in the state Archives and History Library.

Superintendent Paine passes state board’s annual review

The board concluded that he had exceeded expectations in each of his four goals.

Cancellation of trip by China Energy execs casts hush over West Virginia deal

State officials made a splash last November by announcing the possibility of an $83 billion investment in West Virginia over 20 years.

Guard father, son indicted for allegedly stealing from government warehouse in Buckhannon

Indictment says some items were stolen, given away or sold.

Injunction denied in Morgantown’s Haymaker Forest purchase; vote scheduled tonight

Morgantown City Council is set to vote on second reading Tuesday night on a $5.2 million purchase agreement for land that was assessed by the Monongalia County Assessor at $1.2 million and by a private appraiser at $2.5 million.

Bridgeport’s Shields reflects on titles, MVB Champions Cup

Bridgeport baseball coach Robert Shields discusses the Indians' fifth straight baseball title, to go along with an overall MVB Bank Champions Cup win as well.

Fayette County schools rebuild remains on track

First of three phases set for August 2019 completion.

Capito admits she doesn’t like the separation policy

Intent on enforcing the law, Senator says there's a better way. She and Manchin both vote for increased border security funding including more work on the wall.

Clarksburg murder suspect surrenders to police

Anthony James "A.J." Williams, 32, of Clarksburg, surrendered himself to police late Monday afternoon.

Preston County murder suspect has competency hearing

Joseph Edward Harrison, 26, was indicted by the June Preston County Grand Jury on charges of first-degree murder and third or subsequent offense felony domestic battery.

Capito meets with Trump on border security; Manchin cosponsors bill preventing family separations

The actions came amid growing objection to a Trump administration policy that separates families who enter the United States illegally.

Justice protects pay raises from being eroded by PEIA

Last February, Governor Jim Justice issued a freeze on Public Employee Insurance Agency premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The freeze was in response to pressure from school teachers, service workers and public employees who faced higher healthcare costs in the new fiscal year. Justice said the state would hold the line on health insurance costs through

Watch: Fairmont Senior’s Frazier talks WVU scholarship offer

Fairmont Senior's Zach Frazier was a guest on the 'Statewide Sportsline,' breaking down the scholarship offer he received from WVU this past weekend.