Michael E. Abshire
Michael Emmett Abshire, 56, of Dunbar, passed away of a heart attack Monday, Feb. 8, 2016.Mike was born Nov. 12, 1959 to Joe and Regina Abshire in Charleston.He was a member of Dunbar High School,...
View ArticleFunerals for: February 11, 2016
Bays, Erma F. 11 a.m., Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.Canfield, Ingfrid K. Noon, WilsonCasdorph, Emery W. 1 p.m., CunninghamCassell, Joseph C. 1 p.m., Riverside Baptist Church, Richwood.Clark,...
View ArticleThings to do today: Feb. 12, 2016
COUNTRY FRIED with STEPHANIE SPINKS: 7 to 10 p.m. Cover $5. Elk River Community Center, 1047 Main St., Elkview. Call 304-965-3722. STAN MCDANIEL BAND: 6:30 p.m. Cover $5. West Side Jamboree, corner of...
View ArticleSissonville girls hold off Wayne in Cardinal showdown
By Derek Taylor On one hand, Sissonville's 57-51 home win over eighth-ranked Wayne on Thursday gave the defending Class AA state champions some opportunity to show they weren't a two-woman show. On...
View ArticleBoys basketball standings, statistics - Feb. 11
Conference standingsMountain State AthleticPos-School Conf All 1. Huntington 10-0 15-02. Capital 9-1 14-33. Woodrow Wilson 7-1 13-1 4. South Charleston 7-3 12-45. George Washington 7-4 9-7 5....
View ArticleBig second half propels St. Albans past Cabell Midland
By Ryan Pritt ONA - St. Albans' season has had plenty of twists and turns, but on Thursday, facing some serious adversity on the road, the Red Dragons may have come up with their signature half of the...
View ArticleRoundup: Morris, Glenville State beat WVSU men
From staff reportsBrett Morris knocked down seven 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 38 points as Glenville State handed the West Virginia State men's basketball team an 83-70 loss Thursday evening...
View ArticlePanthers notch 13th victory in OT
By Rick Ryan BUFFALO - In what's shaping up as its swan song in Class AAA, Lincoln County may be putting together a greatest hits compilation. Jake Ashley sank two baskets in overtime Thursday night -...
View ArticleDefense rules as UC tops visiting Wesleyan
By Derek Redd In a battle of the top two men's basketball defenses in the Mountain East Conference, the University of Charleston's came out the stingiest. The Golden Eagles held West Virginia Wesleyan...
View ArticleC-USA notebook: Down year for league could cost UAB
By Doug Smock With Conference USA play hitting the two-thirds mark this weekend, a few trends have emerged, including: n The league is top-heavy;n From a Rating Percentage Index standpoint, the league...
View ArticleBasketball roundup: South Charleston girls cruise against Winfield
South Charleston outscored Winfield by 15 points in the second quarter and pulled away for a 67-34 girls basketball win over the visiting Generals Thursday. SC (15-2) had balanced scoring, with...
View ArticleDebate Takeaways: Clinton, Sanders appeal to SC, Nevada
By By KEN THOMAS Associated PressMILWAUKEE (AP) - In the first Democratic presidential debate since Bernie Sanders' sweeping victory in New Hampshire's primary, the Vermont senator sought to build...
View ArticleRobert L. Foster
Robert L. Foster, 85, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.Robert had a B.S. degree in chemical engineering and was retired from Union Carbide with 42...
View ArticleRita Fae Dye
Rita Fae Dye, 36, of Spencer, died Feb. 8, 2016. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with visitation one hour prior.
View ArticleDavid Cunningham
David York Cunningham of St. Albans died Feb. 8, 2016. A tribute to his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Harding Funeral...
View ArticleAudrey G. Cochran
Audrey Gail Cochran, 58, of Leon, passed away Feb. 7, 2016. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Ravenswood, with visitation one hour prior.
View ArticleCharles L. Clark
Charles L. "Chuck" Clark of Charleston passed away Jan. 28, 2016.He was a longtime employee of CASCI and was a very proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He will be deeply missed by his family and...
View ArticleMary Jo Chambers
Mary Jo Chambers, 82, of Ravenswood, died Feb. 10, 2016. Graveside service will be noon Saturday, Feb. 13, at Ravenswood Cemetery. Arrangements by Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood.
View ArticleGeorge D. Brewer Sr.
George Daniel Brewer Sr., 62, of Crimora, Va., formerly of Bradley, died Feb. 10, 2016. Service will be noon Saturday, Feb. 20, at Waynesboro Church of Christ, Waynesboro, Va. Arrangements by...
View ArticleVirginia "Gin" Bragg
Virginia "Gin" Bragg, 90, passed on Feb. 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vodra Bragg; daughter, Patsy Ann; and two great-grandchildren, Gage and Zoey Ellison. She was also preceded...
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