Month: August 2019 Archives


FridayAugust 30, 2019

Photo gallery: South Charleston opens up win over GW

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Photos from South Charleston’s season-opening 28-14 win over George Washington. (Photos courtesy of Chuck Roberts)

Brennan appoints Ostrowski to second highest-ranking position in diocese

The position is vicar general and moderator of the curia.

After giving up ice cream, Mike Brown ready to take on college football

After an unlikely path to West Virginia, offensive lineman Mike Brown is ready for his first Division I start.

What to watch for: VMI at Marshall

— By Bill Cornwell A much-anticipated Marshall football season is about to begin. VMI, a team which Marshall dominated for the better of two decades (1977-1997) during the Herd’s 20-year stay in the Southern Conference, visits Joan C. Edwards Stadium Saturday for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff. The Herd has 14 straight wins against the Keydets

Title defense starts tonight for Martinsburg, Fairmont Senior

Walker, Bartic ready to lead respective teams following unbeaten seasons.

Huntington PD take man into custody in connection with fatal hit-and-run

The suspect's vehicle was recovered in Detroit.

Kmart stores set to dwindle to 1 in Mountain State

Parent company announced Kmart in Elkview is next to close.

Federal prosecutor acknowledges need for ‘speedy resolution,’ closure in probe of VA deaths

Manchin announces visit to VA hospital as questions continue.

First of the early bear seasons in W.Va. opens this weekend

Hunting begins this weekend for bear in Mingo, Logan, Wyoming, and McDowell Counties.

Well-known Fairmont restaurant damaged in fire

Friday blaze at Poky Dot appears electrical in nature.

West Virginia Poll: If Manchin gets in, right now he would beat Justice

Poll also shows Justice leading Thrasher, Folk ahead of Republican primary.

Strong defensive effort leads South Charleston past GW, 28-14

Black Eagles force five turnovers, get solid play from freshman quarterback.

McGhee leads Central to convincing win in opener, 35-13 over Williamstown

The Maroon Knights have won 21 of their last 22 games.

VA stonewalling on murders, suspicious deaths at Clarksburg hospital

The mission statement of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs quotes President Abraham Lincoln: “To care of him who shall have born the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. Contrast that with what we are learning about the horrific events

ThursdayAugust 29, 2019

Brown expects James Madison defense to focus on WVU backs

West Virginia's coach is anticipating James Madison to commit heavily against the run, plus other Mountaineer football notes.

Federal court approves selling Blackjewel properties separately

The court approved a deal in which Blackjewel will sell the Pax Surface Mine to Tennessee-based Contura Energy.

Mountain Valley Pipeline protesters cited after locking themselves to equipment

Both people were removed from the site and cited for trespassing.

Health professionals warned of vaping consequences

Chief Health Officer Dr. Cathy Slemp explains recent alert.

Fallen Officers Memorial dedicated in Beckley

The memorial was dedicated to three Beckley officers killed in the line of duty.