Day: August 28, 2019 Archives


WednesdayAugust 28, 2019

Report: Second death at Clarksburg VA ruled homicide

Family told insulin injection was cause of death.

Taylor County magistrate to leave office in October

Magistrate Robert Lee Bolton III is resigning after ignoring two orders to not practice law.

Huntington house fire started with car work

The house was destroyed in the blaze.

Parents of transgender student sue Harrison school board

The lawsuit against the Harrison County Board of Education regards how the administrator treated a Liberty High School student.

Justice signs executive order, creating jobs task force related to petrochemical industry

The announcement came during the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting and Business Summit.

2 Morgantown men charged with drug possession

Matthew David Flemming, 40, and Tavion Scott, 19, were arrested on Wednesday.

Southern Report: Week 1

Beavers take on Graham (Va.) in high-level rivalry clash.

Laborers International Union removes leaders of Ruby Memorial Hospital union

The Laborers International Union of North America has apparently removed the executive officers and board members of Laborers Local 814.

DraftKings Sportsbook app arrives in West Virginia

The app launched Wednesday morning through Hollywood Casino in Charles Town.

Raleigh County physician accused of raping teen, recording the incident

Dr. Zouhair Kabbara is also accused of sexual assault and sexual harassment in separate lawsuits.

Herd ready for opener against VMI

Inexperienced Marshall players should benefit from matchup with Keydets.

Man who strangled girlfriend, shot state trooper gets max sentence

Jeremiah Yeager sentenced in Lincoln County Circuit Court.

Mid-Ohio Valley Report: Week 1

A rematch of last season's Class A title game and two Class AAA matchups featuring playoff teams from a year ago highlight the opening week.

For WVU and JMU coaches, opener a battle of multiple unknowns

In a battle of coaching debuts, scouting will be a challenge for both sides of Saturday's season opener.

W.Va. senator is arrested following prostitution sting

Senator Mike Maroney accused of using cell phone to solicit prostitution.

After 2 road playoff wins, Weir reloads behind speedy Sebastian Spencer

The Red Riders won ten games in 2018 and return several key contributors.

Championship rematch highlights Week 1 slate in Class A

Williamstown visits Wheeling Central Catholic in the MetroNews Game of the Week.

Neal Brown wins the off-season

When Dudley DeGroot arrived in Morgantown in 1948 to coach the WVU football team, he already had nearly 20 years of college and professional head coaching experience.  His first year with the Mountaineers continued his previous history of success—the team went 9-3. His second, and what would be his final season, was a disappointment.  The