Day: February 5, 2019 Archives


TuesdayFebruary 5, 2019

House sends big education bill to committee, starts debate right away

Speaker Hanshaw pledges work in committees, says legislation will be considered as one bill.

GW pulls away late to hold off BU, 64-47

The Patriots collect a quality win over the 2018 Class AAA runners-up.

Woman indicted after alleged threats against president

Taryn Corrine Henthorn, 25, of Middlebourne, was indicted on three counts of threatening to kill the president of the United States.

Former Cabell County firefighters charged with arson

Five volunteer firefighters face charges associated with arsons set near Barboursville and Lesage.

Late push for Wright expected to fall short on Brown’s first signing day

Neal Brown's first signing class at West Virginia is not expected to include 5-star offensive lineman Darnell Wright of Huntington.

Canada scores 22 as Wyoming East pulls away from St. Albans

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Wyoming East’s 64-48 win over St. Albans at the Little General Shootout. The Warriors (8-10) were paced by McQuade Canada’s 22-point performance. Anthony Martin added ten points for WEHS. St. Albans’ Rodney Toler led all scorers with 24 points. Jaimelle Claytor added ten for the Red Dragons (9-10).

Investigators: Harrison County man pulled gun on police

Police also said Matz displayed a folding knife during the altercation, lied to police about a gun being present in the residence, and then pointed a revolver at an officer. 

Senate Judiciary approves amendment resolution prohibiting impeachment interference

The proposed constitutional amendment would prohibit any state court from interfering in any future impeachment proceedings.

Wyoming East dominates St. Albans, 72-34

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Wyoming East’s 72-34 win over Saint Albans in the Little General Shootout. Jasmine Blankenship led the Warriors (16-3) with 27 points. Brooke Russell added 17 points and Hannah Blankenship chipped in with ten. Saint Albans fell to 10-8.

Concord University is adding a varsity level eSports program

Concord will join 63 other institutions nationwide.

Nearly two dozen counties under Flood Watch as temps warm up

Some places in the state could see up to 3 inches of rain in 24 hours.

Spring Valley rallies from 8 down in final minute vs. Parkersburg

C.J. Meredith wins it for the Timberwolves with 1.5 seconds to play.

Fayette County launches state-of-the-art public alert system

The system is designed to contact residents through multiple communication platforms.

Parkersburg girls roll over Spring Valley 81-31 in LG Shootout

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Parkersburg’s 81-31 win over Spring Valley in the Little General Shootout girls bracket. The Big Reds (19-1) were led in scoring by Bre Wilson’s 17-point effort. Madi Mace scored 16 points and Kristen Lowers added 13 points. Spring Valley (6-12) was led by Ella Edwards and Caroline Asbury, who each scored seven

Alzheimer’s Association leader hopes day in the Senate can spark more discussion

Tuesday was Alzheimer's Awareness Day in the state Senate.

Photo gallery: Logan shuts down South Charleston, 46-22

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — A closer look at Logan’s 46-22 win over South Charleston in the nightcap of Monday’s action at the Little General Shootout at West Virginia State. (Photos by Chuck Roberts/Dynamic Photography)

Lincoln County dominates Gilmer to notch 16th win

The Panthers become the fourth boys team in West Virginia to reach the 16-win mark

Kanawha County woman is January trophy photo winner

Katlyn French of Cross Lanes killed this buck during the 2018 rifle season--the first time she had ever been hunting alone and without her dad.

Mild flu season continues in West Virginia

The epidemiologist for the state DHHR's Bureau for Public Health said this year's flu vaccine has been a good match for the strain that's circulating.