Day: October 10, 2019 Archives


ThursdayOctober 10, 2019

Justice, highways officials get firsthand look at Preston County roads

Gov. Jim Justice, state Highways Commissioner Byrd White and Deputy Highway Commissioner Jimmy Wriston took part in a tour with Preston County Commissioner Samantha Stone.

Pro-Morrisey super PAC received contribution from indicted Giuliani associates

Parnas and Fruman made two political donations in May 2018; one of the contributions went to 35th Inc., a super PAC that spent millions of dollars backing state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.

Injured WVU receiver Sam James expected to play against Iowa State

Mountaineers breath sigh of relief with breakout receiver expected to play against Cyclones.

AT&T, Huntington partner in community effort on opioid epidemic

Demoliation on three buildings began on Thursday.

Northern Panhandle Report: Week 7

Wheeling Park and Oak Glen look to stay hot.

Half of West Virginia teachers miss 10 days or more each school year

Superintendent Paine says absences cut into student learning.

Eastern Panhandle Report: Week 7

Martinsburg goes for 49th straight win, while Moorefield has a tough test against an out-of-state foe.

Logan County leader believes they can weather the Blackhawk closures

County Commissioner Danny Godby says the downturn in coal is not nearly as impactful as the opioid epidemic

Notebook: Nitro, Riverside seek signature wins in Week 7

Shady Spring gears up for key contest at Wyoming East.

Fire claims life in Charleston

Second fire death in Capital City this week.

Kanawha commissoner launches run for governor

Ben Salango will run as a Democrat.

State forester explains reasons for lifting burning ban

Rainfall reduced the extreme fire danger, but normal fall burning rules remain in place.

Goodwin decides to keep Charleston Christmas Parade name following criticism

Goodwin made the announcement on Thursday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

No matter how you say it, Gmiter boosting WVU offensive line

Recruited to play defense at West Virginia, James Gmiter is finding his calling on the offensive line.

Mid-Ohio Valley Report: Week 7

Parkersburg and Ritchie County hit the road for pivotal tests that will have major implications on the postseason.

Southern Report: Week 7

Woodrow Wilson is desperate for a win, Shady Spring plays at unbeaten Wyoming East and Midland Trail can pick up important playoff points.

Body discovered in Kanawha River ID’d as Charleston man

Police responded to a call around 5:30 on Wednesday.

Trooper injured in Mercer County wreck

The trooper and another man are listed in stable condition.