Day: January 8, 2013 Archives


TuesdayJanuary 8, 2013

Man sentenced in 2011 Bluefield teen death

Fourth individual sentenced in case.

Convicted sex offender takes his own life

While trooper was trying to arrest him

Watch: Recapping the Cancer Research Classic from Wheeling

ESPN analyst Dave Telep a guest on the MetroNews Statewide Sportsline.

Man shot, killed in Preston County

A Preston County man shot and killed his father Tuesday morning, according to a criminal complaint. Police say Robert Dale Tasker shot his father in the Cranesville area before noon Tuesday.  The victim has been identified as William Howard Tasker Jr. Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the case.  A possible motive has not been released, but

Study: Veterans struggle with depression, PTSD

About half of West Virginia’s veterans are facing some type of depression or post traumatic stress disorder, and one in five struggles with suicidal thoughts, according to a study presented to a legislative interim committee Tuesday. Dr. Joseph Scotti, a West Virginia University professor, on Tuesday presented the results of a survey of 1,200 veterans, to the Select

New school; no controversy

Marsh Fork Students have state of the art building

Battle brewing over school soft drinks?

Legislature asked to rescind state law allowing sugary drinks to be sold in high schools.

Petersen leaves Marshall for La. Tech

Marshall's quarterbacks coach will be the offensive coordinator at Louisiana Tech.

New school superintendent in listening mode

Jim Phares makes his first report to state lawmakers.

Sink hole slows Nitro traffic

Broken water line washes out road bed on thorofare in Nitro

Higher ed funding changes still on table

State lawmakers expected to discuss during and after upcoming regular session.

UC cuts ribbon on Beckley campus

A new era begins at the former Mountain State University campus

State Police say man who was shot threatened officers

The Kathleen, Georgia man was shot along Route 219 in Lewisburg on Monday.

Senate President: ‘We’ll get through this.’

Senator Jeff Kessler says the next budget year will be a tough one for West Virginia.

Recruiting: Countdown to Signing Day

How will WVU's recruiting efforts fare in the wake of a bowl loss and staff changes?

Girls’ basketball photos: Logan 64, Morgantown 61

PHOTO GALLERY: Logan beat Morgantown 64-61 in girls' high school basketball. All photos by Boothe Davis.

Marple faces uphill battle to get job back

At-will employees can be dismissed at any time

Former Milton doctor heading to federal prison.

She violated federal drug control laws.