Day: December 7, 2012 Archives


FridayDecember 7, 2012

West Virginia’s Biggest Bucks

DNR looks for successful buck hunters to add to it's growing data base of big bucks.

A Bear He’ll Never Forget

WVU Mascot Jonathan Kimble takes his first bear and it may be the most famous bear in the state.

Mountaineer stirs debate with bear kill.

  So, what happens when a Mountaineer shoots a bear?  Not just any Mountaineer, but the Mountaineer, the WVU mascot, and he uses his iconic weapon, the muzzleloader, for the shot.  Well, the first thing that happens is that the bear falls from the tree, since Jonathan Kimble, who serves as WVU’s buckskinned mascot, is

Morgantown Walmart Killer Denied Mercy

A feeble Larry Mitchell sat in his wheelchair as he took the witness stand Friday in Monongalia Court asking for mercy, only hours after he admitted to gunning down and killing his estranged daughter-in-law over a custody battle. Circuit Judge Phillip Gajout denied that request, saying Mitchell would “breathe his last breath” in prison.  Mitchell will

Eleven Cass Workers Facing Charges

They're accused of selling state property to scrap dealers and keeping the profits.

Congressman Says Economy Needs To Pick Up Pace

Congressman David McKinley says economic growth should be happening at a higher rate.

Big Recruiting Weekend for WVU

Pennsylvania four-star prospect Tyler Boyd and several junior-college recruits scheduled to visit.

Gold and Blue Now: Friday

Friday's edition previews the WVU-Virginia Tech basketball game and provides more news on the Pinstripe Bowl.

Austin Among Four Hornung Finalists

West Virginia's Mr. Versatility up for third annual award to be announced Jan. 8.

Tennessee Goes Butch

But after daydreaming of Gruden and being denied by a coach at Louisville, Vols fans must accept this hire in their own time.

No Biletnikoff for Bailey

From a statistical dead heat, USC's Marquis Lee emerges as the nation's top receiver for 2012.

Full House Awaits High-Scoring Hokies

Unbeaten Virginia Tech (7-0) resumes longstanding rivalry against WVU at the sold-out Coliseum.