Day: March 15, 2019 Archives


FridayMarch 15, 2019

Chapmanville sharp in 85-54 win against Robert C. Byrd

Tigers shoot 55 percent, make 10 3-pointers.

Taylor trial: First phone calls Taylor made from jail heard

Neighbors and character witnesses called to the stand Friday.

Yeager pleads guilty to two felonies; faces one to 10 years on each count

The former Kanawha County magistrate will be sentenced in April.

Webster County edges Trinity for spot in Class A title game

Highlanders allow only 15 points in second half.

City of Martinsburg hires new fire chief

A former New Mexico fire chief will now lead the Martinsburg Fire Department.

Former Huntington Mayor Bobby Nelson dies

Nelson was also a former state lawmaker.

No drama, no platters, just a budget bill with W.Va. governor’s signature

The Legislature passed a $4.6 billion general revenue budget bill last Friday, a day ahead of the conclusion of the regular 60-day session.

Fairmont Senior shuts down Bluefield in 64-32 victory

Beavers shoot less than 20 percent in loss.

Father-son argument escalates in Kanawha County

One stabbed and one shot in domestic dispute

Woman dead after Roane County fire

Blaze broke out Friday morning in Spencer.

Contractor rep says quick start possible for secondary road projects

A new road plan from Governor Jim Justice makes more money available for maintenance and repair work.

Ski resorts to offer free skiing Sunday

The offer is good at Canaan Valley Ski Area, Snowshoe Mountain and Winterplace Ski Resort.

Illinois man sentenced for Mercer County crash that killed family of four

The victims, including two children, were residents of Salisbury, NC.

Justice, looking for roads money, is conflicted about severance tax cut

Justice pushes the tiered severance tax idea he first advocated two years ago.

Three charged with arson, burglary following theft of deceased Harrison County war hero’s belongings

Investigators believe the three entered a residence on Gain Street in Salem on Jan. 23, 2019 with the intent to steal.

McElhinny: A fun event for a life-and-death cause

Join me in supporting this annual fundraiser for colorectal cancer screening.

From cellar to Cinderella: Matthews scores 28 in upset of Texas Tech

Freshman forward takes his turn leading West Virginia's youth rally at the Big 12 tournament.