Day: June 19, 2019 Archives
WednesdayJune 19, 2019
Delegates pass omnibus education bill after a long, long day of debate
Bill now goes back to the Senate, which must go through voting process again.
Ohio man admits to traveling to Parkersburg for illegal sexual acts
Donald E. Ward pleaded guilty to charges related to the incident.
Study: WVU athletics generates more than $300 million annually for state
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University athletics means big money for Monongalia County and the state of West Virginia as a whole. According to a study released by athletic director Shane Lyons on Wednesday, the athletic program is responsible for an annual economic impact of $302.7 million to the state and $78.8 million to the
Man found guilty on 19 sexual abuse crimes
David Ball will be sentenced July 30.
“The Sweet Spot” podcast: Summer recruiting in the spotlight
Look in on Episode 75 of the podcast.
Trump Jr. coming to Charleston for Justice fundraiser
Donald Trump Jr. will be in Charleston on Thursday for a fundraiser.
Events planned around the state for West Virginia Day
The state Culture Center will be the site of plenty of activities on Thursday,
CAMC, School of Osteopathic Medicine reach deal for medical school campus
The campus is expected to open in June 2020 with students beginning in July.
Bill clears House that would hold students accountable for test scores
State Board of Education will create the rule.
Three Guys Before The Game – The Basketball Tournament: TBT (Episode 120)
It's the Dream Team of WVU basketball
Yeager Airport officials excited as EMAS system, other projects near completion
$35 million in projects currenlty happening at the airport.
Arrest made in Parkersburg murder
Chester Lilly being held without bail.
Former West Virginia safety Derrek Pitts enrolls at Marshall
Two weeks after entering the NCAA transfer portal, former West Virginia defensive back Derrek Pitts has enrolled at Marshall. Thundering Herd athletics director Mike Hamrick confirmed the move Wednesday to WVMetroNews and The Dominion Post. Pitts and fellow safety Kenny Robinson were two projected defensive starters who transferred from WVU within the past month. A
Hedgesville High student 2019 West Virginia Scholar
Megan Meyer chosen for free ride to West Virginia Wesleyan.
Family run South Charleston manufacturing company celebrates 60 years
The company specializes in production of sight glasses.
Final rule filed on Trump’s Affordable Clean Energy plan
Measure changes Obama-era requirements for power plants, but may come so late the impact on coal might not be as dramatic
Coming off historic season, Webster County looks ahead
Gray preaching patience, but not selling Highlanders short.
Wreck occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Updates: Delegates pass omnibus education bill after a long, long day of debate
Omnibus bill is up for amendments, possible passage.
For 60 seconds each, speakers take aim at omnibus education bill
Most speakers describe concerns with charter schools provision.