Day: October 9, 2019 Archives


WednesdayOctober 9, 2019

Board of Education holds listening tour event in Morgantown

The event, held at the Monongalia Technical Education, focused on such topics as curriculum, college and career readiness, and educator recruitment.

Ripley’s Tori Starcher accepts scholarship offer from Notre Dame

Starcher has won 13 state track and cross country state championship events.

Mooney: Not sure if Trump was right withdrawing troops from Syria

U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., appeared on Wednesday's MetroNews "Talkline."

Huntington, Fairmont Senior, St. Marys claim state golf titles

Brooke's Bilby overall low medalist at 3-over par.

Technology company looking into possible Morgantown office

OpenGov is a service allowing government bodies to report information through cloud-based methods.

Justice lifts statewide burning ban

Gov. Jim Justice said in a press release the action comes after sufficient rainfall earlier this week.

Iowa State raises West Virginia’s ire thanks to last year’s field storming

It may not be a big rivalry to fans, but to West Virginia players this year's Iowa State game is personal.

Federal lawmakers make case for New River Gorge national park designation

U.S. Sens. Manchin and Capito, and Rep. Carol Miller met with community leaders Wednesday.

Wheeling Park looks to keep momentum at Morgantown Thursday

The Patriots visit the Mohigans Thursday in a game televised on the MetroNews Channel.

Crucial meeting on MARC funding set for Thursday

Maryland Transit Authority is asking for $3.4 million for service.

Economist: West Virginia is stable, but uncertainty lies ahead

Coal exports and natural gas pipeline construction have driven growth.

Jordan McCabe already feeling different energy from Mountaineers

West Virginia's point guard says attitude and effort won't be issues for this year's Mountaineers.

Paine not yet ready to release draft on charter schools policy

State school superintendent says he's not yet "comfortable" with the proposal.

Former Justice Richard Neely launches run for 2020 court seat

Neely made the announcement on MetroNews affiliate 580-LIVE.

Fire marshal applauds those involved in fire prevention

Annual fire prevention week theme pays tribute to the many who work on fire prevention all year long.

Marshall, ODU both desperate for a win

Holliday sticking with Green at quarterback.

Battle of unbeaten teams in Franklin highlights Week 7 Class A slate

Tygarts Valley visits Pendleton County in a meeting of 5-0 teams.

Mercer Commission opts out of national opioid lawsuit

County leaders say better option for county is through state court.

University’s K.J. McClurg to play for Patrick Beilein at Niagara

McClurg joins teammate Kaden Metheny as Division 1 commitments.