Day: August 13, 2019 Archives


TuesdayAugust 13, 2019

Trooper wounded in Pocahontas County shooting released

Trooper First Class Josh Tallman, 30, was shot in the lower abdomen while responding to a call last Monday.

Last surviving founder of School of Osteopathic Medicine dies

Dr. O.J. Bailes died Saturday at the age of 95.

Trial underway for man accused of intentionally hitting person with car

Morgan Vandergriff faces charges of first-degree murder for the death of John Maynard.

Construction crew strikes gas line in Morgantown shopping center

A construction crew installing fiber-optic lines at Suncrest Towne Centre hit a 12-inch gas line on Tuesday.

McGonegal discusses goals as brigade commander

West Virginia National Guard Lt. Col. Tanya McGonegal succeeds Col. Michaelle Munger, who relinquished her command.

WVU looks to encourage STEM education with State Fair booth

The State Fair of West Virginia continues through Saturday.

US House GOP retreat scheduled for September in Baltimore

The retreat was scheduled to take place earlier this year in White Sulphur Springs.

Fairmont’s Jake Abbott embracing role on WVU special teams unit

The former Polar Bear is ready to make an impact for the Mountaineers this season.

DOW sells Institute property to Texas-based chemical producer

The company had promised to keep all 61 employees currently employed through DOW.

State BOE to consider new school plan for Meadow Bridge community

Change proposed for Fayette County's Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan. Vote expected Wednesday.

Wheeling Suspension Bridge back open as long-term solutions being discussed

The DOH finished work on a lower barrier Tuesday.

Convicted murderer wants out of guilty plea

William Pulliam makes various claims in letter to Kanawha County circuit judge.

Mason County residents to get update on road work

DOH officials will be in Point Pleasant Wednesday.

Former Ohio County teacher convicted in relationship with student

Elizabeth Harbert going to prison for 1-5 years.

Super Six South aims to rotate location of prep football title games

Gearheart sees benefits of playing championships at two venues in Mercer County.

Update: Hurricane police identify guardians of toddler found wandering in busy traffic area

Child wandered up to a stranger at a Putnam County car wash.

Cabell Midland looks to run postseason streak to 9 years

Cabell Midland has won nine playoff games in the last eight seasons.

Tuesday weather worth watching

Two rounds of storms in the forecast.