Day: January 7, 2020 Archives


TuesdayJanuary 7, 2020

Wheeling Park improves to 8-0 with 58-42 win at Morgantown

Patriots with three double figure scorers, eight 3-pointers in victory over Mohigans.

Hardy County couple charged for storage facility fire

The charges stem from a storage facility fire in Petersburg on Dec. 14.

Big 12 fines West Virginia’s Huggins $10K for comments on officials

The Big 12 took serious action against Bob Huggins, hitting the WVU coach with a fine following comment about the officials after a loss to Kansas.

Forum held on local solutions to opioid crisis

The Appalachian Regional Commission and the National Association of Counties held panel discussions regarding the effects of the opioid crisis in Appalachia

Gilmer County collects ninth win in dominating fashion at Trinity

The Titans near the midway point of the regular season with a 9-1 record.

Fire at former expo hall on Wheeling Island ruled accidental

Officials believe it was an electrical issue.

Lawmakers ask more questions about Pritchard intermodal facility

Wayne commissioners say not enough has been done to promote Gateway project.

Former Morgantown City Council candidate charged with election fraud

Aaron Metz allegedly forged 21 signatures on a nomination petition, including one of a woman who passed away months earlier.

Wheeling Fire Department sees record amount of calls in 2019

Helms said the department has help on the way with federal grant.

Tarr, named vice chairman for Finance, is on the hot seat right away

Tarr likely to lead Finance Committee meetings while Senator Blair recovers from wreck.

Layoffs announced at Kanawha County coal operation

County commission receives WARN notice.

Violent crimes in Morgantown are down but nuisance crimes up

As violent crimes have declined in recent years, social problems and non-violent crime have become issues in the university city.

Lawmakers told ‘pay now or pay later’ to support growing number of grandfamilies

Lawmakers heard a presentation this week about West Virginia's Healthy Grandfamilies Program based at West Virginia State University.

Governor Justice’s lawyers say federal investigation is over

Justice's lawyer says there is no official paperwork and that it is not necessary.

Quick-moving snowstorm slows things down in southern counties

Schools closed, dozens of wrecks reported.

Census figures have West Virginia losing political ground

The 2020 Census will show another population decline in West Virginia and that will have a significant impact on our state. An analysis by Election Data Services of preliminary Census numbers from all states shows the drop in population here will lead to the loss of one of the state’s three congressional seats. West Virginia

West Virginia walks away from rock fight with win at Oklahoma State

It was the farthest thing from pretty, but West Virginia isn't complaining after a road win at Oklahoma State.