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Day: January 21, 2019 Archives


MondayJanuary 21, 2019

Capito, McKinley happy with Trump’s recent effort on shutdown, security

The U.S. Senate will likely take up a bill this week regarding border security and ending the partial government shutdown.

Top-ranked Martinsburg dominates No. 6 Morgantown

The Bulldogs rolled to a 73-52 win behind 19 points from Qualeke Bush and Telryn Villa.

Justice pulls 911 fees bill

The movement came amid concerns about how the legislation would have affected funds provided to counties.

W.Va. foster care bill is up for a public hearing

Managed care aspect of proposal is raising concerns.

Mac Warner to senators: Officeholders need more sway on whether lawsuits are tried or settled

Board of Risk and Insurance Management says it needs to weigh potential costs.

Webster stays unbeaten with big win over Trinity, 71-52

(Highlights courtesy of WOAY-TV) BECKLEY, W.Va. — Webster County (13-0) remained the only undefeated team in Class A with a 71-52 win over Trinity in the Martin Luther King Classic at Greater Beckley Christian High School.

Motorcycle helmet bill discussed, no vote

Mason delegate supports legislation.

House passes bill dealing with jail overcrowding

Several votes taken on MLK Day.

PikeView efficient in runaway victory against Tucker County

PikeView shoots better than 50 percent in convincing win.

North Marion allows 9 second half points in win over Nicholas

The defending Class AA state champs post their second win of the season over Nicholas County.

Senators ask about W.Va. development and tourism efforts

Department of Commerce presents budget proposal.

East Fairmont strong down the stretch in win over Mingo Central

Bees outscore Miners 19-9 in fourth quarter.

Boso among GOP defenders of intermediate court proposal

Sen. Greg Boso, R-Nicholas, and other Republicans have expressed skepticism about cost projections.

New Preston County commissioner: Legislative day can focus on how road woes are hurting region

"I will definitely be down there talking to anybody's ears that will listen -- and if not I will find the ones that will -- about our road conditions and things that are holding us back economically in our state," Samantha Stone said of Tuesday's Monongalia/Preston Day at the Legislature.

Unity the theme at annual MLK Jr. Day celebration and bell-ringing

Dozens gathered in Charleston for the commemoration and celebration.

15-year-old from Monongalia County missing since Thursday night

His mother, Kelly, said she last saw him as he was leaving her house at Independence Hill about 9 p.m. Thursday.

Bridgeport avenges state tourney loss to Frankfort, 59-56

The Indians close the game on a 13-3 run to defeat Frankfort.

W.Va. ‘omnibus education bill’ gets a warning from educators’ associations

Bill tying together a spectrum of education issues is expected within the next couple of weeks.

Mascot program imposes 1 year term limit on WVU Mountaineer

Trevor Kiess, the current Mountaineer, will be hanging up his coonskin hat this year, and the process of finding a new Mountaineer is already under way.