CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A high-profile state Senate race will include a couple of debates.
Patricia Rucker
Sixteenth District Senate candidates Sen. Patricia Rucker and Democratic challenger John Doyle announced two upcoming debates during an event Tuesday at the historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town.
Rucker said she hopes the debates will set an example in political civility.
“We basically want to show our constituency how we can have a discussion on the issues, but discuss it in a respectful manner.” Rucker said. “Both John and I respect each other, we have very different opinions, but also know how to work together.”
Doyle, a former longtime member of the House of Delegates, said the debates will help voters better understand the issues
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John Doyle (Perry Bennett/West Virginia Legislative Photography)
“It’s important that the voters understand the issues.” Doyle said. “Senator Rucker and I can discuss all these issues in a way that they will help people get a better understanding.”
Both said they are disappointed with the mudslinging seen in both local and national politics.
“So many of these campaigns become personal and full of name calling.” Rucker said. “They’re not discussing the issues.”
Doyle also floated the possibility of holding the debates without a moderator.
“We want to hear from the audience. We may each make a brief opening statement then take questions.” Doyle said. “Not having a moderator puts the onus on each of us to be courteous to the other.”
The first debate is set for Oct. 1 at the Robert C. Byrd Center on Shepherd University’s campus. The second date is yet to be set but will take place in Inwood in Berkeley County.
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — State regulators are reviewing whether a Cabell County septic system is failing or distressed.
The Public Service Commission heard public comment and testimony on Wednesday on the Linmont septic system in Cabell County.
The Linmont subdivision is located just outside the city limits of Barboursville and has about 85 residents.
Linmont said it cannot afford the required DEP treatment upgrades estimated at more than $300,000.
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The manager of the septic system is wanting someone else to take over the system. Kenneth Toler testified that he can’t secure a loan to get the necessary work done.
Toler said if rates were raised to an amount to pay for the work many of the residents wouldn’t be able to pay it.
Ten witnesses were expected to testify during the hearing. Barboursville Mayor Chris Tatum also testified objecting to the possibility that Barboursville could be forced to take over the system.
“Why should our residents be punished with rate increases because another entity has not done their due diligence to take care of their system,” Tatum said.
The administrative law judge said a decision would not be made Wednesday.
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Every game is extremely important from here on out for West Virginia, but tonight’s matchup with Cincinnati is one they cannot afford to drop. The Bearcats are one of the weaker teams in the league, and with Kansas on deck, it’s one Ross Hodge and Co. have to get.
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Do they get the job done? Here are our picks for tonight’s contest.
Schuyler Callihan: West Virginia 64, Cincinnati 59
With or without Brenen Lorient (concussion protocol), I believe West Virginia is the better team, especially at home. Sure, they looked overwhelmed last Friday in Ames against Iowa State, but they won’t be the last team that gets the belt to the backside from the Cyclones.
The one area that has been problematic this season defensively for the Mountaineers has been on the perimeter. We saw Milan Momcilovic knock down eight triples on just eight attempts a handful of days ago. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great shooter and made some highly contested shots, but it’s been a recurring issue for WVU all year.
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The good news? Cincinnati isn’t built to beat you shooting from range. Coming into this game, they ranked 263rd nationally in three-point shooting, hitting just 31.6% of their shots. Couple that with the fact that Cincinnati is somehow a worse free-throw shooting team than West Virginia by a full five percentage points, and you get a fairly confident pick from me in the Old Gold and Blue.
Christopher Hall: West Virginia 67, Cincinnati 66
West Virginia has remained perfect inside Hope Coliseum, and the unblemished home record will likely be intact when the Mountaineers host Kansas on Saturday.
West Virginia has struggled and is enduring a five-game losing streak against Power Four opponents after falling to Iowa State to open the Big 12 Conference. Although the Mountaineers did notch a win against Pitt at home, for the lone win against P4 competition.
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Cincinnati is in a similar situation, although the Bearcats’ start to the season can be summed up in a 64-56 loss to Eastern Michigan. The absence of senior guard Jizzle James for the first ten games for personal reasons, coupled with Brazilian perimeter shooter Lucas Atauri and returning forward Jalen Haynes absent from the line up have caused early issues.
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The Bearcats proved they could compete with one of the best teams in the country after a seven-point loss to Houston on Saturday.
West Virginia will need to tighten up its perimeter defense against James and Day Day Thomas – both are shooting over 40% from three, while WVU senior guard Honor Huff will have to work a little harder to find his spot from deep against one of the best three-point defenses in the league.
The game will be a defensive battle, which favors the Mountaineers at home. WVU may be without senior starting forward Brenen Lorient, but the comfy confines of the Coliseum and the crowd will lift the Mountaineers down the stretch for the 67-66 win.
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