Day: August 14, 2018 Archives


TuesdayAugust 14, 2018

Unemployment rate rises to 5.4 percent in July

The national unemployment rate declined in July to 3.9 percent.

Crews treat for mold at 11 Kanawha County schools

Kanawha County Schools officials said Tuesday they are confident classrooms will be ready by the start of the academic year next week.

Tonkery had to find his voice to man in the middle

The Bridgeport product is finding that the move inside to Mike linebacker requires learning new assignments and, just as crucially, learning to be heard.

Sale of road bonds closes successfully

The bonds will finance road work in southern West Virginia.

Marshall legend Reggie Oliver dead at 66

Oliver is best known for throwing the winning touchdown pass in the Sept. 25, 1971 game against Xavier.

DEA conducts raids in Morgantown area

DEA and other enforcement agencies raided a Morgantown home and two area pharmacies

More candidates lining up to run for open Supreme Court seats

Two seats have now opened with the sudden retirements of justices Menis Ketchum and Robin Davis.

‘Support’ exists on council for removing Brazaitis as deputy mayor

"I think the best scenario would be if that happened voluntarily, but I believe that there is support on council to move that he does step down if he doesn't do it voluntarily."

Loughry hit with 2 more federal charges

Second superseding indictment alleges wire fraud by suspended Supreme Court justice.

Sammons and younger group of Miners step in at Mingo Central

DELBARTON, W.Va. — With a 22-game regular season win streak at home, ‘Miner Mountain’ represents one of the best homefield advantages in West Virginia high school football. Atop one of the many rolling hills of Mingo County on the King Coal Highway lies James H. “Buck” Harless Stadium, a place the Miners have called home

Center of attention: Jones trails Buccigrossi in preseason battle

Despite starting 13 games in 2017, Matt Jones is working second-string during camp.

Justices Workman, Walker say they have no plans to resign

Her statement came out several hours after the retirement announcement of fellow Justice Robin Davis.

Carmichael anticipates impeachment trials to begin in mid-September

Senate back in session next Monday to discuss proposed rules.

Ex-West Virginia QB Chugunov transferring to Ohio State: Sources

The former Mountaineer is a graduate transfer with two seasons of eligibilty remaining.

Justice Davis announces retirement from state Supreme Court, amid impeachment

All remaining justices of High Court named in Articles of Impeachment.

Delegates advance impeachment articles against 4 W.Va. justices

More votes continued late Monday night in Charleston where state Delegates weighed allegations.

AEP Foundation presents WVSU grant for chemical engineering program

The grant will go toward equipment to be used in coursework as well as student and faculty research.