Day: February 19, 2014 Archives


WednesdayFebruary 19, 2014

In wake of Smart’s shove, Big 12 officials chief wants offensive fans booted

Curtis Shaw says some of the insults directed at players and officials "are intolerable."

Elite praise for WVU women after clobbering No. 12 Cowgirls 77-45

The Mountaineers led by 42 points and coasted to their largest win ever over a ranked team.

Recruiting analyst thinks Carter can be an effective scorer at WVU

Three-star signee wasn't overwhelmed with major-college offers, but a recruiting writer who has watched him play for three seasons says the guard could be a find for Bob Huggins.

The Stampede with Dave Wilson

Dave talks with Marshall recruiting coordinator Todd Hartley about the Class of 2014 and pitching Marshall to high school prospects.

GW makes significant jump in week seven of the MetroNews Power Index

George Washington jumps from No. 12 to No. 3 this week in the boys basketball power index.

Boys basketball power index by class: Week 7

A top 10 breakdown of each class in week seven of the MetroNews Power Index for boys high school basketball.

Budget battle brewing at Capitol

CHARLESTON, W.Va.–Governor Tomblin, administration officials and Democrat legislative leaders huddled behind closed doors at the Capitol Wednesday to confront the growing challenge of how to fill a hole of at least $180 million in next fiscal year’s budget. The meetings ended with no consensus on how to make up the shortfall, which is putting increasing pressure

The wine and cheese (Mountaineer) crowd?

State lawmakers considering wine bill at the request of WVU AD Oliver Luck.

Huntington Prep bill passes senate, amendment to add Linsly shot down

Huntington Prep bill moves on, while an amendment to add Linsly to the bill is shot down.

Senate on track to approve other flood insurance options

The bill letting private insurers sell flood insurance could go to the House of Delegates before the end of the week.

Hazo Carter’s accomplishments remembered

Former WVSU president dead at 67.

MetroNews girls basketball power index: Week 3

Parkersburg South remains No. 1 in the state.

Three boys charged with calling in bomb threats

Classes disrupted this week at Liberty High School.

Former Martinsburg football star facing 12 criminal counts

Justin 'Cookie' Clinton facing multiple charges, including felony kidnapping.

It’s not business as usual for those impacted by water crisis

Business owners say they're still losing money.

Bar bill battle builds

Opponents will work to change earlier last call time in a bill pending in the Senate.

Bigger dip into Rainy Day Fund a possibility

State leaders are looking for ways to fill budget holes this year and next year.

House advancing bill to limit attorney general powers

House Speaker Tim Miley says the bill makes sense; Attorney General Patrick Morrisey questions its constitutionality.

Freeze, thaw, thud

Falling hillside invades Kanawha Valley business.