Day: February 27, 2014 Archives


ThursdayFebruary 27, 2014

Better pass-protection becomes job No. 1 for offensive line during spring

Ron Crook alters emphasis after West Virginia ranked eighth in the Big 12 in sacks allowed during 2013.

House committee begins tackling above-ground tank bill

80-page plan response to water emergency.

Bipartisan delegates seek special session on water; House speaker disagrees

Bipartisan group says week after regular session would be better for important issue.

Boys basketball gallery: Tug Valley beats Logan, raises money for Skyler Miller

Tug Valley beats Logan, but raises money for Logan's Skyler Miller who is battling leukemia.

One dead in Wyoming County crash

Thursday afternoon wreck occurred on U.S. Route 52.

‘I love my kids’: Kanawha prosecutor addresses abuse claim

Mark Plants claims allegation is coordinated 'political mudslinging' by ex-wife and former political rival.

Valley Fayette with ‘tough task’ in Region 3

Valley Fayette head coach Joe McCoy breaks down his team overall heading into postseason play.

Landlords: Meth lab remediation payments should remain part of the law

Landlords could soon receive no compensation for meth damaged properties.

The “Cupcake” bill now up for the Senate to sample

Legislation would give schools more leeway in the snacks they provide for parties.

Weather outlook includes approaching storm system

Track of storm will make a big difference.

Shoaf sentenced to 30 years in prison for role in Neese’s stabbing death

Eligible for parole in 10 years, Morgantown teen claims "that was not the real me" who coordinated deadly stabbing of classmate in 2012.

U.S. Attorney: Drug addiction does not discriminate

U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin talked about the drug charges against Governor Earl Ray Tomblin's brother on Thursday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

Abortion ban bill sits in Senate

Opponents say, even if it passes, it faces a Constitutional challenge.

From ‘last 4 in’ the NCAAs to last 4 in the Big 12 tourney?

Allan Taylor's column: Three-game slide has seen West Virginia's flaws repeatedly exploited.

Staten wonders why defensive execution still lacking

After 28 games, point guard says defensive consistency "is supposed to be something that's routine."

Postgame: Huggins talks technical, Henderson and defensive lapses

See the coach's postgame news conference from Ames, where WVU fell 83-66.

Abortion makes for uncomfortable politics in WV

West Virginia is a pro-life state.  Polls consistently show that a majority of West Virginians oppose abortion, and that view is reflected by the state’s lawmakers. Most members of the House of Delegates and the Senate are pro-life, but there are degrees of that view.  While some are adamantly against abortion, others know they must