Day: January 8, 2019 Archives


TuesdayJanuary 8, 2019

Supporters, opponents of LGBTQ ordinance in Beckley speak out

A second reading of the ordinance will take place later this month.

Manchin to donate salary during government shutdown

Wednesday will mark the 19th day of the shutdown as President Donald Trump and congressional leaders remain unable to reach a compromise regarding funding for border security.

Dominion Energy leader pushes for legislature to back pipeline development

Bob Orndorff talking in front of the Joint Committee on Natural Gas Development.

Former Charleston mayor says past owners of Town Center Mall may repurchase it

The mall goes up for public auction on January 24.

DOH audit reveals private sector competition among several reasons slowing down road repairs

An audit of the Division of Highways reveals that there are five core issues impacting road fixes at the local level.

Ciarrocca stays at Minnesota; Brown looking at Louisville’s Chad Scott

With Kirk Ciarrocca electing to stay at Minnesota, West Virginia's search for an offensive coordinator will have a few more twists.

West Virginia OL Colton McKivitz to forego draft, return to Mountaineers

West Virginia right tackle Colton McKivitz decided to return for his senior season after meeting new coach Neal Brown.

W.Va. House requests U.S. Supreme Court review of impeachment issues

Request is meant to provide oversight, not necessarily to reopen impeachment.

Greenbrier County teacher accused of soliciting drugs from student

The suspect is employed at Greenbrier East High School.

Snow coming to West Virginia Wednesday; advisories, warnings posted

Accumulation projections range from 1 to 12 inches.

As session begins, W.Va. governor says no to charter schools; Senate president is ‘100 percent’ in favor

Justice says West Virginia isn't in position to gamble on charter schools.

Class AAA H.S. basketball early season update

Greg and Joe break down the first five weeks of the season in Class AAA hoops.

PEIA Task Force recommends changes meant to shore up finances

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The PEIA Task Force has two proposals to provide more certainty and flexibility for finances. The recommendations that were approved Monday would now need to go to the Legislature for action. “If you want to fix PEIA, this is the way to do it,” said task force member Perry Bryant, founder of

Marshall to host WVSSAC cheerleading championship

VIENNA, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) is pleased to announce that Marshall University will be the host for the 2019 WV High School State Cheerleading Championships on December 14, 2019.  The event has long been held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center (CCCC), but will now be held at

Justice says revenue collections setting records

Governor delivers more positive financial news on eve of State of the State Address.

December Contest Winner from Tucker County

Tucker County hunter is selected for the December prize pack from Ram Trucks and Metronews

More details emerge in Hurricane police shooting

Suspect was speeding at nearly 100 miles an hour before the crash and one of the officers involved was only a couple of weeks out of the police academy

Photo gallery: Wheeling Park falls to Moon, Pa. in CRC Classic

WHEELING, W.Va. — Photos from Wheeling Park’s 63-50 loss to Moon, Pa. in the CRC Classic at WesBanco Arena. (Photos by Chuck Roberts/Dynamic Photography)

Hazelton inmate assaults officer after lockdown

Employees say the violence is aided by federal policies not to fill correctional officer vacancies.

For St. Joseph Central girls team, flaws are few and far between

With a deep and talented roster, the Irish appear poised to make a run at their ninth Class A championship in 11 years.