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Softball Drops Two Road Games at West Liberty

Posted: April 14, 2018 | Source: Glenville State Pioneers

Glenville, W.Va. – The GSC Lady Pioneer softball team dropped a two-game series on the road Saturday to the Hilltoppers of West Liberty.

Game one went to the Hilltoppers by a final of 3-1.

The Lady Pioneers recorded just one hit while West Liberty finished with nine hits.

The Hilltoppers jumped out to a 3-0 lead as they scored a run in the fourth and two runs in the fifth.

Glenville State’s lone run came in the top of the seventh Cassidy Taylor doubled down the left field line as she scored Makenna Nickell but GSC fell 3-1.

Ally Brown pitched all 6.0 innings giving up three runs on nine hits with two strike outs.

Cassidy Taylor went 1-for-3 and had the only RBI for the Lady Pioneers.

Game two, also belonged to the Hilltoppers as GSC fell 3-2.

Glenville State out hit West Liberty in game two; the Lady Pioneers finished with six hit but committed four errors while the Hilltoppers had four hits and no errors.

The Lady Pioneers jumped out to a 2-0 lead as they scored two runs Taylor Brumfield singled to right field as Cassidy Taylor and Paranda Uber both crossed the plate.

However, West Liberty would take the lead in the sixth as they scored three runs on three hits as they went to beat GSC, 3-2.

Tori Ward pitched 6.0 innings giving up three runs on four hits with just one strike out.

Taylor Brumfiled went 1-for-3 with two RBI while Kim Ellis and McKenzie Edmonds both finished the game going 2-for-3.

Glenville State (18-24, 6-16) will host Salem University on Monday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. from the Sue Morris Sports Complex.

April 14, 2018 in Local Collegiate Athletics, Local News, NEWS, Sports News

Rager’s First No-Hitter Highlights Eagles’ Day In Nashville

By: Ted McCoart | Posted: April 13, 2018 | Source: Morehead State Athletic Media Relations

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NASHVILLE – Junior right-handed pitcher Allison Rager tossed her first career no-hitter and helped the Morehead State softball Eagles take one of two games against Belmont Friday afternoon. The memory of a tough 3-2 defeat in the day’s first game was soon forgotten as Rager’s gem in game two resulted in a 3-0 win for Morehead State at E.S. Rose Park.

“Allison threw a great game, and the defense made plays behind her,” said head coach David Williams about his pitcher’s career day.

The head coach was pleased with his team’s total body of work for the day, adding “We hit the ball well all day and just couldn’t get enough runs across in game one. I am extremely proud of the way our team performed and approached today’s games as Belmont is a quality program with quality pitchers.”

Morehead State now sports a record of 20-12 and sits at 3-5 in Ohio Valley Conference play. The Bruins are 22-14 overall and 3-7 in the OVC.

MOREHEAD STATE 3, BELMONT 0

After walking two and hitting one batter to load the bases in the first inning Ragersettled in, got out of the jam, and rode that momentum on her way to complete the historical no-hit performance. Rager, now 6-6 on the season, threw 98 pitches and gave up three walks one free base on the hit batter while striking out three Bruins.

The Eagles got on the board in the sixth inning when Senior Robyn Leighton reached base after being hit by a pitch and senior Kylie Holton got on thanks to an error by the Belmont catcher. That brought senior Hannah Murphy to the plate, and she came up clutch with a two-out, three-run blast over the left-center field fence. The three runs proved to be all the Eagles needed as Rager was untouchable.

Morehead State collected 10 hits in the victory. Senior Taylor Wheeler and junior Aubrey Bennett went 2-for-4 while freshman Paige Scruggs, sophomore Allison Davis, Rager, Leighton, Holton, and Murphy all had single hits.

Belmont pitcher Alicia Veltri was hung with the loss and dropped to 4-7 this season.

BELMONT 3, MOREHEAD STATE 2

The Eagles dropped game one in walk-off fashion after a pair of Bruins reached base on a walk and a hit by pitch, giving Belmont sophomore Bailey Sims the opportunity to belt a single into the left-center field gap that scored the game’s winning run.

Both teams remained scoreless after the first two innings before the Bruins got three hits and put two runs on the scoreboard in the third. The Eagles answered back though and scored in the fourth and fifth frames on RBI singles by Murphy and senior Ellen Barrett.

Despite picking up the loss and falling to 13-5 on the year, senior left-handed pitcher Chelsea McManaway had a good outing as she allowed only four hits, walked two batters, and struck out six Bruins. Belmont’s ace pitcher Brooklin Lee was awarded with the win and improved her record in the pitcher’s circle to 12-6.

Morehead State finished the day with eight hits against one of the OVC’s best pitchers in Lee. Six Eagles got into the hit column, including 2-for-3 performances by Barrett and Leighton.

NEXT UP

The Eagles step away from OVC play and travel to Dayton, Ohio, for midweek games Wednesday at Wright State.

April 14, 2018 in Local Collegiate Athletics, Local News, Sports News

Middle school students mix it up at Chemist Challenge

DuPont Middle School students and their sponsor who took part in the “You Be the Chemist Challenge” April 13 at West Virginia State University included, from left to right, (front row) Max Hall, Jenny McBrayer, Olivia Minor, Dashaya Booker, Halley Burke, Joseph Cook, Bryant Welch, (back row) Hayden Henderson, Kaleb Rameriz, Charles Melvin, Zoe Spencer-Clark and DPMS teacher/sponsor Kristy Peters. CLINT THOMAS | Metro

Posted: April 13, 2018 | Source: WV Gazette-Mail – Metro Kanawha

West Virginia State University hosted the annual Dow Chemical “You Be the Chemist Challenge” on April 13, in the James C. Wilson University Union on the Institute campus.

More than 60 competitors from 11 area middle schools competed in the challenge, an interactive academic contest that encourages students in grades five through eight to explore chemistry concepts and their real-world applications.

Competitors came from the following middle schools: Andrew Jackson, Calvary Baptist Academy, Charleston Catholic, Clay County, DuPont, East Bank, Hurricane, McKinley, Sissonville, Stonewall Jackson and Winfield.

The youths competed against one another through numerous rounds of multiple-choice questions that tested their knowledge of chemistry concepts, important discoveries and chemical safety awareness.

The Hurricane Middle School team of Gianna Muto (first place), Olivia Akins (second place) and Laynee Caldwell (third place) swept the event.

Sponsored locally and nationally by Dow Chemical, the challenge is an academic competition created by the Chemical Educational Foundation.

April 13, 2018 in Academic Achievements, Education News, Local News, NEWS, Students

Town of Clendenin Encourages Public to Attend Comprehensive Plan Meeting

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Contact: Town of Clendenin (304) 548-4192

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Town of Clendenin Encourages Public to Attend Comprehensive Plan Meeting

What are the biggest issues facing the Town of Clendenin? The Clendenin Planning Commission is hosting a community meeting to gather citizen input on creating the Town’s comprehensive plan.  All residents, business owners, and other interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting, which is being held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Town Hall at 103 First Street.

The meeting will be in an open house format to accommodate citizens’ schedules.  Interested persons can stop by anytime from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM to offer ideas, voice concerns, and help formulate a vision for the future of Clendenin.

Why is the town engaged in a planning process? When communities do not plan, they fail to take advantage of their opportunities.  The Town of Clendenin has many strengths and advantages, but the town has challenges as well.  The plan will recommend specific projects to address the issues and concerns that are voiced throughout the planning process.

The plan is being facilitated by the Planning Commission. For more information, please call the Town of Clendenin at (304) 548-4192.

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April 13, 2018 in COMMUNITY, Community News, Local News, NEWS

Herbert Hoover sweeps softball doubleheader from upstart Nitro

Herbert Hoover’s Jessica Canterbury lays down a sacrifice bunt against Nitro. F. Brian Ferguson | Gazette-Mail

By: Ryan Pritt, Staff Writer | Posted: April 12, 2018 | Source: WV Gazette-Mail

Over the course of three games in two days against both Class AA state title game combatants from a year ago, Nitro coach Greg Garber learned a lot about just how far his team had come.

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April 12, 2018 in Herbert Hoover High School Athletics, Local News, Sports News

At least three brush fires burning in Kanawha; red flag warning issued

A brush fire in Clendenin can be seen from I-79 (WCHS-WVAH)

By: Jarrod Clay | Posted: April 12, 2018 | Source: WVAH

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — On the day the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning in several West Virginia counties due to dry and windy conditions, Metro 911 said there are at least three working brush fires in Kanawha County.

Dispatchers said the largest fire currently burning is in Tornado near Hudson Valley Drive where about 68 acres are burning.

A two-acre fire also broke out in the Sissonville area, but firefighters have that fire about 80 percent contained.

A third brush fire is burning just off of Interstate 79 south in Clendenin. Dispatchers do not know how big that fire is at this time.

With winds expected at 15 to 25 mph and gusting up to 40 mph, the warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday, the weather service said.

The weather service said outdoor burning is not recommended because any fires that develop will likely spread quickly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

The warning about the danger of outdoor burning comes at a time when limits are already in place for forest fire season, which started March 1 and runs through May 31. No burning is currently allowed between 7 a.m. through 5 p.m., and all fires are to be extinguished by 7 a.m., according to information from Kanawha County Emergency Management. A 10-foot safety strip should be placed around outdoor fires, and it is against the law to leave a fire unattended.

To see a full list of counties under the red flag warning, click here.

For the latest Eyewitness News Storm Team forecast, click here.

April 12, 2018 in Local News, NEWS, Weather

Windy, dry conditions lead to warning about danger of outdoor burning

By: Jeff Morris | Posted: April 12, 2018 | Source: WVAH

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — The National Weather Service in Charleston issued a red flag warning in multiple West Virginia counties, including Kanawha, Putnam and Cabell, about the danger of fire spreading due to the dry and windy conditions.

With winds expected at 15 to 25 mph and gusting up to 40 mph, the warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday, the weather service said.

Counties in West Virginia under the warning include Kanawha, Putnam, Cabell, Mason, Jackson, Wood, Pleasants, Tyler, Lincoln, Roane, Wirt, Calhoun, Ritchie, Doddridge, Mingo, Logan, Boone, Clay, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Harrison, Taylor, McDowell, Wyoming, Upshur, Barbour, northwest Raleigh, southeast Raleigh, northwest Fayette, southeast Fayette, northwest Nicholas, southeast Nicholas, northwest Webster, southeast Webster, northwest Pocahontas, southeast Pocahontas, northwest Randolph and southeast Randolph.

Kentucky counties under the warning include Greenup, Carter, Boyd and Lawrence.

The weather service said outdoor burning is not recommended because any fires that develop will likely spread quickly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

The warning about the danger of outdoor burning comes at a time when limits are already in place for forest fire season, which started March 1 and runs through May 31. No burning is currently allowed between 7 a.m. through 5 p.m., and all fires are to be extinguished by 7 a.m., according to information from Kanawha County Emergency Management. A 10-foot safety strip should be placed around outdoor fires, and it is against the law to leave a fire unattended.

For the latest Eyewitness News Storm Team forecast, click here.

April 12, 2018 in Local News, NEWS, Weather

WV debuts childhood cancer license plate

Bailey Deel had chemotherapy scheduled and couldn’t be at Wednesday’s ceremony marking the creation of a “Cure Childhood Cancer” license plate, but 9-year-old Bryce Cater (right), of Poca, held up a photo of his friend for everyone to see. Several survivors of childhood cancer, including Bryce, gathered inside the state Capitol to commemorate the new plate. F. BRIAN FERGUSON | Gazette-Mail

Posted: April 11, 2018 | Source: WV Gazette-Mail

The latest specialized license plate in West Virginia recognizes the state’s children who have fought cancer.

The plate bears the words “Cure Childhood Cancer” and the logo of West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders, the nonprofit group that applied for the special plate. The Legislature passed the bill and Gov. Jim Justice signed it at the end of last month. A ceremonial bill-signing for that measure and several others was held Wednesday at the state Capitol.

“Childhood cancer cuts too many lives short for children. The awareness allows us to educate the public about the huge impact childhood cancer plays in our state, as well as the fact that the National Cancer Institute only designates 4 percent of its budget to pediatric cancer,” Kelly Wymer, the group’s co-founder, said in a news release.

Like all special license plates, the Division of Motor Vehicles won’t start producing the plates until 250 drivers have applied for it. Advocates have six months to get that many people to apply with the DMV.

April 12, 2018 in Life & Style, Local News, NEWS

Herbert Hoover marching band performs in Disney’s Performing Arts Parade

The Herbert Hoover High School Marching Huskies take to the streets on the magic kingdom during Disney’s Performing Arts Parade. (Photo: Hoover High)

By: Jessi Starkey | Posted: April 12, 2018 | Source: WVAH

ELKVIEW, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — For the Herbert Hoover High School Marching Huskies, the road to Disney World has not been magical.

This June will mark two years since the band members lost everything in the 2016 flood. Senior Shelby Bowles said she will never forget the feeling of that summer afternoon.

“I just thought it was going to be a normal marching band year,” Bowles said. “All of a sudden we had no instruments, no uniforms and we had nowhere to practice. We didn’t even know if we were going to be able to stay together as a school. We didn’t think we would be able to have a band on the field that year.”

The days that followed were filled with hard work and perseverance. The students started practicing in church parking lots, open fields and the outside hallways of their portable classrooms. If there was a space large enough, they were determined to march.

“We had to find a way,” Band Director Maleah Fisher said. “They are good kids. They have a good work ethic. We just had to be resourceful.”

After submitting an audition tape, the marching huskies were hand selected to march in the Disney Performing Arts Parade. Fisher said at the time of the submission the band still didn’t have uniforms. Fisher submitted a photo of what the uniforms would look like, and reassured the parade staff they would be ready to march.

“When we found out we had been selected the celebration just spread,” Fisher said. “We announced it at the football game and everyone in the stand just got so excited. We knew at that time, it was game on. We formed a fundraising committee just for this trip.”

The students got to work fundraising by group and individually. Band members raised thousands of dollars to make the trip possible. Their story even reached people across the country, and Fisher said they received donations from people out of state who wanted to help.

“It was a great opportunity,” Morgan Henry said. “Looking back we were horrified after the flood. Once we started helping each other and cleaning up, the community came together. It’s hard to put into words what it was like performing at Disney. I know everyone’s adrenaline was up.”

The marching huskies’ story even started to spread around the magic kingdom. Fisher said many people reached out to them to ask more about their journey.

“I had a talk with them before we performed,” Fisher said. “I reminded them, you’re representing a small town that has been through a hard situation. You can show these people there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

April 12, 2018 in Education News, Herbert Hoover High School Athletics, Local News, NEWS, Sports News, Students