Day: May 22, 2019 Archives


WednesdayMay 22, 2019

Cabell County water rescue to resume Thursday morning

The search began following an incident involving an adult and three minors.

Class A state softball: Thompson puts Sherman in driver’s seat; Central stays alive

The Tide's Autumn Thompson was a big factor at the plate and in the pitching circle again, helping her team blank the Cee-Bees.

Central uses 6-run second inning to win regional, 7-4 over Ritchie

Wheeling Central Catholic wins fourth game when facing elimination.

Barbour County elementary school honored by US Department of Education

The West Virginia Department of Education nominated Junior Elementary School in Belington for its work in promoting education on health, environmental issues and sustainability.

States, US House of Representatives submits responses in ‘Obamacare’ lawsuit

Wednesday's reply briefs were submitted three weeks after the federal government and 18 states offered their arguments to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.

Carper goes after needle exchange study

The report from Johns Hopkins University states Charleston's IV drug use population is at more of a risk because of the suspension of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department's needle exchange program.

Man charged for murdering missing wife

Arthur Owen Woods, 40, has been charged with first-degree murder.

How WVU center Chase Behrndt ended up in a St. Louis Blues hype video

The St. Louis Blues have unexpectedly made Country Roads a team anthem, and it created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for one Mountaineer football player.

Big 12 notebook: West Virginia’s White flashes defense in OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — West Virginia centerfielder Brandon White made one highlight catch against Kansas, and couldn’t fathom how replay overturned another.  “He thought he caught it,” Mountaineers coach Randy Mazey said of White’s diving grab in the fifth inning.  Originally ruled a catch, a replay challenge by Kansas showed that Skyler Messinger’s sinking liner

Wheeling vice mayor backs decision to reinstate suspended city manager

Robert Herron has been suspended without pay since March for a DUI.

West Virginia strikes fast, hangs on to beat Kansas 12-8 in Big 12 tournament

After Nick Snyder let most of an eight-run lead evaporate, the No. 19 Mountaineers finally put away the Jayhawks.

Man wanted in Mingo murder arrested in Columbus

Kalyle Woods awaiting extradition.

Yeager Airport officials celebrate end of runway project with block signing ceremony

Officials, workers and the community signed the final GeoFoam block to be put into place.

Justice touts road work over the last month in Marshall County

The governor made a return trip to Moundsville Wednesday.

Sports betting app getting closer at Charles Town

Testing completed Wednesday, soft-opening possible next week.

Capito, Manchin laud Volk’s judicial nomination

West Virginia U.S. senators both testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on behalf of Judge Frank Volk for a U.S. District Judgeship.