Day: August 21, 2018 Archives


TuesdayAugust 21, 2018

Trump stands behind Morrisey at Charleston rally

Trump's sixth visit to West Virginia comes as Morrisey prepares himself for the final two months of this year's Senate contest

Pre-trial proceedings in Senate to begin Sept. 11

Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, made the announcement Tuesday.

Lee optimistic as school year gets underway

The leader of the one of the state's teacher organizations says he's sensing new energy in the classroom with the new school year underway.

As EPA rolls out new emissions proposal, Trump returns and repeats coal vow

Trump briefly touches on unveiling of carbon emissions plan.

Bailey, Norwood and Pitts competing as ‘three starters’ at corner

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —West Virginia dubs this a “mock week,” as in the week before the game week, whereby coaches simulate in-season logistics as sort of a dress-rehearsal. Only the starting cast hasn’t been fully identified yet. Before the Mountaineers go all-in on Tennessee preparation, there are a few more good-on-good practices to determine position

Kanawha Valley Report: Week 1

There is plenty of opening week action featuring Kanawha Valley teams.

Notebook: Mountaineers add juco receiver 12 days before opener

Isaiah Esdale has ties to his new WVU teammates at the high school and junior college levels.

South Charleston looks to get back to winning ways in upcoming season

South Charleston qualified for the Class AAA playoffs, but finished with a losing record a year ago.

Armstead leaves House to file in Supreme Court race

House speaker seeking seat left open with Menis Ketchum retirement.

Crowd gathers early for Trump rally in Charleston

Trump rallies at Charleston Civic Center.

EPA unveils Affordable Clean Energy proposal; coal applauds

The rule would replace 2015 Clean Power Plan.

High school football preview: Week 1 in Class AA

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Watch Greg Carey and Joe Brocato of MetroNews Sports break down the best matchups in Class A for the opening week: No. 1 Fairmont Senior (12-2) at No. 8 Robert C. Byrd (6-5) No. 4 Point Pleasant (9-3) at No. 6 Mingo Central (12-1) No. 2 Bluefield (14-0) vs. Graham, Va. (12-2)

Gee warns parents about “dissident” frats

West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee is losing patience with some of the campus fraternities, and who can blame him?  Four fraternities have notified WVU that they plan to dissociate from the University, but remain active by recruiting new members and keeping their frat houses open and operating. The fraternities don’t like some of

Trump touts coal, Morrisey ahead of Charleston rally

Tuesday's rally will be held at the Charleston Civic Center.

WVU in the polls: SI.com loves ’em, computers dismiss ’em, AP plays it down middle

AP voters pin the Mountaineers at No. 17, a middle-ground amid some scattered preseason forecasts.