CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Before the agony of defeat, there remains the thrill of competition at this week’s boys high school state basketball tournament at the Charleston Civic Center. While Greenbrier East fans cheered their Spartans, they ultimately fell to the Huntington Highlanders Thursday, 82-73, in the AAA quarterfinals. Likewise, Charleston Catholic[Read More…]
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Longtime W.Va. agriculture chief Gus Douglass dies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gus Douglass, West Virginia’s longest-serving agriculture commissioner, died Thursday at age 88 after a fall at his home in Mason County, his family announced the same day. Douglass served as commissioner for 44 years, first winning election to the statewide office in 1964, and holding the office[Read More…]
Half million raised for McDowell teacher village
WELCH, W.Va. — A fundraising effort for the new Teacher Village in McDowell County has raised more than a half of a million dollars to go towards the project. Reconnecting McDowell is working on the Teacher Village project to help keep teachers in the area. “They actual have the architectural design[Read More…]
Ex-principal reacts bitterly after charge dismissal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A misdemeanor charge against former Capital High School Principal Clinton Giles for not immediately reporting the sexual assault of a female student on campus was dismissed Wednesday by Circuit Judge Carrie Webster. Giles was suspended without pay and charged with a misdemeanor last month after being accused of not[Read More…]
Gazette, Daily Mail sports editors host bracket party
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — College basketball fans packed Recovery Sports Bar on Virginia Street for the One Stop/Gazette-Mail UPickEm Bracket Party Wednesday. Those entering their bracket in the contest had a chance at winning a $1,000,000 national prize. There also are local cash prizes.
Charleston’s Irene the elephant in six rooms so far
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Her name is Irene, and at 118 years old, she’s becoming a bit of a celebrity. For years, she hid in obscurity, covered up by wallpaper in an empty storefront in downtown Charleston. But now she has grown into a kind of mascot as the Pies &[Read More…]
W.Va. lawmakers OK budget bill with reduced cuts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators closed out the first regular session of the 82nd West Virginia Legislature on Wednesday, approving a 2015-16 budget bill that includes $4.3 billion in spending from tax revenue while also continuing to correct an upsurge of bills vetoed for technical errors. The budget bill (HB2016) takes $22.7[Read More…]
W.Va. broadband panel to get new duties, no funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A governor-appointed panel charged with expanding high-speed Internet in West Virginia is getting a new name, members and duties – but no money for projects. Last week, state lawmakers passed a bill (SB488) to establish the Broadband Enhancement Council, a replacement for the former Broadband Deployment Council,[Read More…]
Five correct syllables and a victory dance
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Robert L. Bland sixth-grader Andrew Gould cinched the RESA 7 Regional Spelling Bee Wednesday night by correctly spelling “batik” and “coloratura.” Thirty-three students in fourth to eighth grades from eight counties competed in the event held at the Bridgeport Conference Center. Gould receives an expense-paid trip to[Read More…]
Quarterly losses mount at Hancock County casino
WHEELING, W.Va. — Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort saw revenue drop nearly 12 percent during the last three months of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013, as the Chester-based gambling facility faces increased competition from both Ohio and Pennsylvania. For several years, Mountaineer have seen profits slide as[Read More…]