Day: December 18, 2012 Archives


TuesdayDecember 18, 2012

Few stars, but big pomp for WR commit

Lackawanna College's Mark Duda calls Kevin White "one of the best athletes we've ever coached here" — and it actually means something.

Hedgesville back for more after title

Eagles replace several key players from state championship basketball team.

Martinsburg’s German wins Hunt Award

German named the state's top lineman.

Slump turns players into early birds

Seeking to turnaround their 4-5 start, WVU players hit the Coliseum court an hour before practice Tuesday.

Columbia to restart gas line Wednesday

Work will not close interstate.

One last time for MSU

Final commencement set for Wednesday night in Beckley.

Unemployment rate down slightly in Nov.

Mining and logging jobs show slight increase.

Tomblin tables child care cuts

Gov. will support budget supplement while working on long term solution.

Oakland coach recalls last trip to WVU: ‘They made everything’

West Virginia and Oakland have met on the basketball court just one time, during the 2010-2011 season opener in Morgantown. It’s a game Grizzlies coach Greg Kampe remembers all too clearly. “It was one of the best teams I have ever had, and Huggins’ team really put it to us and made everything they shot,”

NRA issues statement following Newtown shootings

Organization planning "major news conference" Friday.

Deadly crash in Eastern Panhandle

Collision closed Interstate 81 for several minutes Tuesday afternoon.

Watch: WVU-Oakland hoops preview

Hear Bob Huggins' thoughts on the Mountaineers' struggles this season and why things haven't completely unraveled.

Watch: Tavon Austin on Pinstripe Bowl

West Virginia receiver/running back/special-teams threat Tavon Austin sizes up the Pinstripe Bowl, while wearing a lid that shows he’s ready to go to New York.

Kanawha plant to expand

NGK Spark Plugs will be growing for the fourth time.

Obama calls Manchin

Senator calls for "dialogue" on gun control issue.

Busiest postal day of season offers variety

Charleston post office set a record this week.

There is value in participation in HS athletics

High school athletics doesn't have to be about success.

AFL-CIO Pres: Union membership not required here

Kenny Perdue talked about right to work laws on Tuesday's MetroNews Talkline.

FEMA derecho deadline Wednesday

Residents getting help after June 29 storm.

A few factors expected to contribute to more holiday travel

AAA says dropping gasoline prices one key.