Day: March 9, 2020 Archives


MondayMarch 9, 2020

US Senate rejects cloture on energy package

The U.S. Senate voted 47-44 on the American Energy Innovation Act.

Five position battles to watch during WVU football spring practices

With spring football about to start, we look at the key position battles facing West Virginia.

Coaches association concerned with ‘Tebow bill’ as it sits on governor’s desk

New info: Governor has until March 25 to make a decision.

North Marion seeks second title in three seasons (Class AA state preview)

North Marion and Fairmont Senior have claimed the last two Class AA state titles.

Coronavirus: Marshall cancels school-sponsored international travel through April 30 including Spring Break week

Those who go on their own will have to register with university and self-quarantine.

Parkersburg seeks 3-peat but challengers await (Class AAA state preview)

All tournament games will feature a radio broadcast on the MetroNews Channel at wvmetronews.com.

Natural Resources Police retirement bill a major victory

Officers believe the package approved by lawmakers and waiting on the Governor's signature is more in line with a law enforcement retirement program.

Clarksburg fire claims life

State Fire Marshal's Office investigating Monday blaze.

Justice praises Hunters Helping the Hungry

Governor's One Shot hunt generates $50,000 for program to benefit the needy in West Virginia with red meat

State response to coronavirus continues with DHHR hotline and Department of Education website

WVU Medicine infectious disease expert says this is no time to panic.

Photo gallery: Chapmanville edges Logan 57-51 to win sectional

DELBARTON, W.Va. — Photos from Chapmanville’s 57-51 win over Logan in the Class AA, Region IV, Section 2 championship game at Mingo Central High School. The Tigers will host Winfield in Thursday’s regional round while the Wildcats travel to Poca. (Photos courtesy of Boothe Davis/Captured by the Moment Photography)

Espinosa: MARC funding preserved in final state budget

State funding looked iffy until Gov. Justice's revenue numbers were modified.

West Virginia climbs back into Top 25 in season’s final polls

With an upset win over Baylor, West Virginia worked its way back into the final rankings of the season.

Class AA girls basketball: State tournament primer

Action begins Wednesday in Charleston with North Marion and Winfield the top two seeds.

Pipeline protesters try to stop work at TransCanada building in Charleston

Four protesters chained each other to themselves.

Police search for suspects in Morgantown robbery

Residents report cash stolen.