3:06pm: Hotline with Dave Weekley

Day: February 18, 2019 Archives


MondayFebruary 18, 2019

Dodrill to be new state insurance commissioner

James Dodrill will take office on March 4.

Winfield track, cross country standout Withrow inks with Kentucky

Aaron Withrow made it official Monday with the Wildcats.

Majority of W.Va. under flood or winter storm watches and warnings

Over two inches of rain in some parts of the state while others could see a half foot of snow.

Travis Trickett ‘can’t put a price’ on joy of returning to West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Travis Trickett’s second stint in Morgantown will be a little different than his first go-around nearly 20 years ago. The final piece of West Virginia coach Neal Brown’s staff, Trickett confirmed Monday that he will work with inside receivers and tight ends. He spent the last two seasons as offensive coordinator at Georgia

Logan, McDowell county voters pass school system levies

Both school system's levies passed with flying colors.

Father’s picture of his son’s buck is grand prize winner

Chad Dickerson of Kenna, W.Va. sent us a photo of his young son Easton's first buck--and it was randomly drawn as our grand prize winner in the Ram Trucks Trophy Photo Contest.

What are the recruiting territories for West Virginia’s new football staff?

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While West Virginia coach Neal Brown confirmed position assignments for his new 10 full-time assistants on Monday, the staff also clarified their individual recruiting territories. Each assistant will have an in-state area of focus, typically one that’s geographically linked to that coach’s out-of-state assignments. Here’s the complete rundown: Chad Scott (running backs/co-offensive

Rockwool opponent pushes back at recent Manchin comments

Opponent said there is no room for compromise with Rockwool.

Search continues for man accused of shooting Bluefield officer

Law enforcement in two states plus U.S. Marshal are now involved in the search after officer shot on U.S. Route 460.

Discount power rates available for some new, expanding businesses in West Virginia

The option comes from Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power.

UPDATE: Arrests made in connection to Maryland man found dead in Berkeley County

The body of Christopher Turner, 27 of Hagerstown, was found Wednesday.

Herd seeded seventh in Group 2 of Conference USA

Herd will be seeded between 6-10 in league tournament.

Former Justice Ketchum wants probation; prosecutors say jail time is appropriate

Ketchum faces sentencing on wire fraud charge on Feb. 27.

Trump serves up a gag-worthy meal to members of his own party

President Trump has declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexican border so he can reallocate several billion dollars toward construction of the border wall.  The President made the announcement after signing the congressional compromise bill that allocates nearly $1.4 billion for the wall. Funding for the wall, or barrier, is only one part of new

Turnpike, Tourism discussing ways to improve travel plazas

The travel plazas are located in Beckley, Bluestone and Morton.

New state health officer bringing proactive approach to role

Dr. Cathy Slemp previously served as DHHR's acting state health officer from 2002 to 2011.

Old musky still lurks in Elk River

Angler catches fish ten years after it was tagged in DNR survey.