Day: February 26, 2014 Archives


WednesdayFebruary 26, 2014

Video: Carey sees teaching points for streaking Mountaineers

Coach saw room for improvement in 69-37 win over Texas Tech.

After ripping Red Raiders, WVU women turn sights to Baylor

Bria Holmes scored 28 in a 69-37 win over Texas Tech that seemed more like a warmup for Sunday's showdown.

Mohigans avenge early loss, beat Musselman

Morgantown beat Musselman 63-54 on Wednesday night in boys high school basketball.

FINAL: West Virginia falls 83-66 at No. 15 Iowa State

Join Allan Taylor for updates throughout the game as the Mountaineers visit the No. 15 Cyclones in Ames.

Campaign finance bill dies in the House

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House of Delegates Democrats failed Wednesday to pass a controversial campaign finance reform bill.  HB 4463 died when bill supporters failed to get enough votes for passage. Apparently seeing that they were short of the votes, House leaders decided to lay the bill over for a day, but since all House bills

Governor’s brother charged with drug crime

Carl Tomblin allegedly distributed painkillers in Logan County.

Boys basketball MetroNews Power Index: Week 8

Washington stays No. 1, Woodrow Wilson moves up to No. 4.

Boys basketball power index by class: Week 8

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

Ritchie High teacher charged with sexual abuse and assault

State Police say the victim was a student at the school.

House moves $39M partial budget fix to state Senate

It pulls from different sources to try to fill a budget hole.

Complete courtroom video: Rachel Shoaf’s murder sentencing

Shoaf, 17, one of two teenage girls who confessed to the 2012 stabbing death of Skylar Neese, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.

Boone chief deputy: Social media clouding investigation of teen’s death

Sherman High School student took his own life.

Neese’s dad says Shoaf only ‘sorry she got caught’

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Dave Neese, the father of slain 16-year-old University High School student Skylar Neese, doubted there was genuine remorse in the apology offered Wednesday by Rachel Shoaf, who received a 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. “Absolutely not,” Neese said. “She’s not sorry—she’s sorry she got caught. That’s the only

Mon Power says line truck computers will improve response

Company looks to rebound following derecho, Sandy complaints.

Bow season opening date proposed to move

Other proposals for 2014 deer season largely mirror 2013 regulations.

Final girls basketball MetroNews Power Index

Parkersburg South ends the regular season as the top ranked girls basketball team in the state.

Senate approves teacher pay raise bill

Supporters say the $837 increase amount is aimed at newer teachers.

Possible cracker effects put into numbers

A former director of West Virginia University's Bureau of Business and Economic Research says the state will have to be ready for the investment.

St. Albans man allegedly helped girlfriend after murder

Shawn Legg allegedly disposed of murder weapon.