Day: February 20, 2019 Archives


WednesdayFebruary 20, 2019

Davenport, Martin combine for 46 and WVU’s defense throttles Cowgirls

Naomi Davenport scored 24 points, Tynice Martin added 22 and West Virginia dominated Oklahoma State 77-54 on Wednesday night in women's basketball.

House Education Committee takes first steps on community college bill

The House of Delegates Education Committee made some changes to the bill as it came from the Senate.

Unions call end to strike; teachers returning to classrooms Thursday

The statewide education strike will end after two days following the House of Delegates not acting Wednesday on the omnibus legislation.

W.Va. House may pursue work requirements for Medicaid

A few states with work requirements are wrapped up in lawsuits.

Teacher pay raise bill moves to House floor

Discussion of the bill in House Finance lasted only a few minutes.

Fayette County man arrested for sharing pot, meth, porn with teenage son

The suspect is charged with two counts of gross child neglect.

WVU hopes for specific exemptions on ‘campus carry’ bill

"We haven't gotten everything that we want," Alsop said. "But we have gotten a number of exemptions that will allow us to keep dangerous weapons off the most sensitive areas of campus where they have no business being."

Deputies: 14 year-old injured in Martinsburg drive-by shooting, suspect at large

Suspect may have been in a gray Ford Crown Victoria or Mercury Grand Marquis.

Photo gallery: Martinsburg advances with 59-21 win over Hedgesville

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Photos from Martinsburg’s 59-21 win over Hedgesville Tuesday in the Class AAA, Region 2, Section 1 semifinals. (Photos courtesy of Christopher C. Davis/@EP_BigCameraGuy)

Stuart announces formation of team to combat health care fraud

The U.S. Attorney said ARREST is an innovated approach.

Loughry settles case on judicial conduct charges

Former state Supreme Court justice agrees to disbarment and public office ban.

Tarr credits Putnam teachers, students for heading to school during strike

Putnam County has been the only district open the last 2 days.

Community rallies around South Charleston officer

Fellow officers and other first responders rally to the aid of well known police man who is battling an extremely rare form of cancer.

Cost of bill to lower buck limit could be steep

The Fiscal Note on HB 2984 suggests potential loss of NRP officers and negative impacts on trout stocking, boat ramps, and WMA maintenance in West Virginia.

Boys basketball statewide sectional schedule

Sectional play begins Friday around West Virginia.

House Minority Leader Miley confident “clean” pay raises can clear House; concerned about Senate response

Miley feels the Senate's approach with Senate Bill 451 was disrespectful to educators and the public education system.

High school boys basketball Power Index: Feb. 20

The Webster County Highlanders lead the way among Class A teams in this week's index.

Reward upped in search for Mercer County man accused of shooting officer

Gray is accused of shooting a Bluefield, Va. officer late Saturday night.

Some West Virginians will see savings on their next power bills

A portion of Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power's tax savings are being put toward one-time credits for those most in need.