Day: October 2, 2018 Archives


TuesdayOctober 2, 2018

Davis seeks to stop impeachment trial

Retired justice seeks injunction in federal court.

Mid-Ohio Valley counties, cities file lawsuit on opioid epidemic

Pleasants and Ritchie counties, as well as the cities of St. Marys and Harrisville, are suing manufacturers, distributors and individuals over the opioid crisis.

Older West Virginians concerned about economy, opioid crisis among other issues

AARP West Virginia released its 2018 West Virginia Voters 50+ Report on Tuesday.

West Virginia joins turnover prop parade: Origin of the coal miner’s helmet

“Some people say it looks like we bought it from Walmart, but we didn’t,” Tony Gibson said. “It’s a real one. The light works.”

National emergency tests to be conducted Wednesday

The tests were originally scheduled for Sept. 20 but were postponed due to Hurricane Florence.

Despite boxing clip’s 1.3M views, Cajuste ‘here to play football … not go all viral’

Senior tackle expects practice to be "amped up" as offensive line seeks remedies.

With instructions to avoid media, jurors will hear Loughry’s case for themselves

Trial begins in earnest at 10 a.m. Wednesday for Loughry.

How Brandon Knapper reacted when he was cleared to play

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The day Brandon Knapper received medical clearance in August to resume basketball activities, it came as a complete surprise to him. Knapper sat out his freshman season with a knee injury and then missed most of this summer’s workouts with a blood clot. “I had no idea I was about to get

Malashevich’s versatility a big bonus to Timberwolves

Graseon Malashevich has stood out this season for Spring Valley.

Why Esa Ahmad is a different player for West Virginia this season

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The sweat rolled off Esa Ahmad’s goatee and down his neck in a stream — the result of a pre-practice shootaround Tuesday at the West Virginia basketball practice facility. His body looks leaner, stronger. If Ahmad’s 6-foot-8 frame was used in the past by Mountaineers coach Bob Huggins to be a physical mismatch against

Pregame puking means Marcus Simms ‘ready to play’

"I don’t think they’re butterflies," said coordinator Jake Spavital. "I don’t know what it is, so we just don’t mess with him on that."

Blue Ribbon Commission discusses alternatives to Higher Education Policy Commission

Drew Payne, chair of the Governance subcommittee, said the new group would be similar to the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) with a few key differences.

WVSSAC Playoff Ratings: Week 6

Here's how the playoff picture shapes up ahead of Week 7 action.

Photo gallery: Logan rallies past Nitro 30-26

LOGAN, W.Va — Photos from Logan’s 30–26 win over Nitro. (Photos by Boothe Davis/Captured by the Moment Photography)

Senators acquit Justice Walker on impeachment charge

Senators did pass a resolution to reprimand Walker, who joined the Supreme Court in 2017.

UMWA president pushes back against decision to absolve WV mine of safety violations

UMWA President Cecil Roberts calls the Affinity Mine decision dangerous for American miners.

Agriculture Advisory Board begins series of public hearings

Ag Commissioner Kent Leonhardt wants input from everybody tied to ag industries on how to map the state's farm future of "grow it here, consume it here."

Stockstill, MTSU defense pose challenges for Herd

Marshall's defense has its work cut out trying to slow down MTSU quarterback Brent Stockstill.

Two killed in Berkeley County motorcycle crash

The Falling Waters couple was thrown off their bike after striking a vehicle.