Day: October 10, 2018 Archives
WednesdayOctober 10, 2018
Traffic was closed for hours while authorities investigated the scene and cleanup took place.
Huntington eatery develops Braille menu for regular customer
The menu was created with help from the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind.
Department of Education grant focuses on statewide issues in education
Lydotta Taylor, EdVenture’s CEO, said the $4.8 million offering will help establish the West Virginia Family Engagement Center.
Pitts and Bailey’s Kansas performances give WVU’s secondary options
Derrek Pitts and Hakeem Bailey stood out as fill-ins against Kansas, giving West Virginia's secondary the best kind of problem moving forward.
Closure of Wyoming County mine now appears certain
The Pinnacle Mine is the county's largest private employer.
West Virginia VOAD dedicates new home to Clendenin family
The new home is on the same property but out of the flood zone.
More than $75,000 in crystal meth seized by drug task force
Sergeant R. Jiles, task force commander, said the bust was the result of a stop made by a uniformed Morgantown Police Officer
Southern West Virginia high school football report: Week 8
Shady Spring takes on Oak Hill in a matchup of one-loss teams in Class AA.
Remembering Fairmont State legend Joe Retton
MORGANTOWN, W.Va — The city of Fairmont and the Fairmont State University community are mourning the loss of one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. Joe Retton passed away Wednesday morning in Morgantown. He was 87. The NAIA national coach of the year in 1969 and 1976, Retton finished his career with a
Senator Joe Manchin discusses his vote to confirm Kavanaugh
Senator says his vote was his own choice and not controlled by anybody and he could find no evidence to indicate Judge Kavanaugh was the attacker of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
Hancock County reverses policy to allow smoking and gambling
County Board of Health agrees to amend Clean Indoor Air Ordinance to allow for smoking inside Mountaineer Casino and video gaming parlors. Anti-smoking group is furious.
Economic forum in southern WV examines challenges, opportunities for the region
The forum examined some of the reasons southern WV continues to lag behind other parts of the state.
Retailers applaud decision on internet sales tax
State business owners believe new policy will level the playing field for in-state business vs. online retailers
Northern Panhandle high school football report: Week 8
A Class AAA showdown between Musselman and Wheeling Park highlights Week 8 action.
Order affirms earlier state Supreme Court decision to keep Blankenship off ballot
The full order was filed on Friday, Oct. 5.
Loughry's trial has lasted more than a week at the federal courthouse in Charleston.
Holliday: ODU doesn’t look like a 1-5 team
Old Dominion has just one win, but it came against a nationally-ranked Virginia Tech team.
‘Sweet Spot with A.T.’ podcast: Episode 50 and the last of the Big 12 unbeatens
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — We’ve reached half-a-hundred, Episode 50, of “The Sweet Spot with A.T.” and our audience delivers a series of questions facing No. 6 West Virginia: — Do the struggles on the offensive line concern you? Can teams drop more guys into coverage and still get to Grier? — Who has been the biggest
Week 8 Class A football game previews
Matchups in Blacksville, Parkersburg and Parsons highlight the Week 8 schedule.
WVSSAC and Farmers & Mechanics to sponsor academic achievement award
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) and Farmers & Mechanics Insurance Companies have announced a corporate partnership that will promote high school athletics throughout West Virginia. “We are excited to expand our partnership with Farmers & Mechanics Insurance Companies for the benefit of West Virginia’s high school student-athletes,” says WVSSAC Executive