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ThursdayJanuary 10, 2013

The Stampede with Dave Wilson

Dave talks about Marshall basketball, Tony Petersen's departure and the new defensive coordinator.

State boys basketball tournament to celebrate a century

Special events slated for the week of the tournament in March.

Capito v. McKinley?

Last November, West Virginia Republican 2nd District Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito announced she’s running in 2014 for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Jay Rockefeller. Capito is the most successful and high-profile Republican in the state right now, so the talk instantly turned to a Rockefeller-Capito matchup. But another leading West Virginia Republican, 1st

Turnpike traffic down during holidays

No simple explanation given.

“I’m not ashamed of tolls”

Parkways Authority member spreading the message that tolls should not come off WV Turnpike in 2019.

UPDATE Inmate died from injuries suffered in jailhouse fight

A Dunbar teenager housed at the North Central Regional Jail died of injuries suffered in a jailhouse fight.   Convicted murderer Jeron Hawkins, 19, was fatally injured in the brawl with another inmate at the Doddridge County lockup on Monday. “Mr. Hawkins is dead,” confirmed State Corrections Commissioner Jim Reubenstein.   “We had a security detail at the hospital and

House Speaker: ‘One of the most important issues’

House Speaker Rick Thompson says he expects major education reforms to get approval from the Legislature this year.

Tavon Austin named 2013 Hornung Award winner

From Paul Hornung Award Website West Virginia senior Tavon Austin has been named the winner of the 2012 Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, as the most versatile player in major college football. The announcement was made today by the Louisville Sports Commission and Paul Hornung. Austin excelled throughout the 2012 season as one

McKinley watching Capito

He says she may or may not be the right Republican to run for the U.S. Senate in 2014.

Kessler reelected Senate President

The Senate faces many challenges in the upcoming session

No foul play in woman’s death

Body found Thursday morning.

Reports: Herd hires Heater as new DC

Former Temple defensive coordinator Chuck Heater will reportedly lead the Marshall defense in 2013.

Austin’s last catch: The Hornung Award

West Virginia's Tavon Austin was selected Thursday for the 2012 Paul Hornung Award, symbolizing the most versatile player in major college football.

Big in OT: Murray plays ‘heck of a game’

AUSTIN, Texas — For nearly 37 minutes, West Virginia-Texas gave us the type of basketball showcase that made fans eager for spring football. Then WVU suddenly surged to life, and before you could say “NIT” the Mountaineers not only erased a 10-point deficit but  actually seized a 50-47 lead on freshman Eron Harris’ 3-pointer with

WVU rally makes Texas toast

Mountaineers stun Longhorns in come-from-behind fashion to prevail 57-53 in OT.

“On the brink” of education overhaul.

House Speaker sends green light on education reform