Day: October 29, 2014 Archives


WednesdayOctober 29, 2014

ESPN invites Cato to appear on ‘Gameday’ in Morgantown

Marshall's Rakeem Cato will appear on set with ESPN's Tom Rinaldi Saturday morning to talk about his story and the Thundering Herd.

Will TCU defense follow OSU’s lead, dictate WVU go away from White?

Defensive focus on White leaves other areas vulnerable, but the Mountaineers don't want top receiver diminished to playing decoy.

Early voter turnout ahead of 2010

CHARLESTON W.Va., — If early voting numbers are any indication, Election Day could see a larger turnout than originally predicted. Kanawha County Clerk Vera McCormick said she had a feeling early voting would be busy when she saw how busy her office was on the final day to register to vote. “We had lines all day,”

Logan County assessor charged with ‘structuring’ by feds

Russell Grimmett is accused of withdrawing cash in amounts less than $10,000 to prevent triggering a federal reporting requirement

Public Service Commission schedules public hearings regarding AEP rate increase

The hearings will take place from November 5 to January 12

WVU working for positive atmosphere as ‘GameDay’ approaches

President Gordon Gee and social media movements like #RespectfulMountaineer expect a safe and friendly environment for Saturday

Body discovered in Dunbar identified

Police still looking for public's help.

Police: man killed dog believing it was demon possessed

Police say shooting part of home invasion.

North-Central Report: Week 10

The MoHawk Bowl is one of the highlights in the region for week 10 of the high school football season.

Mexican national found in Morgantown convicted of illegal re-entry

Julio Ruiz de los Santos was sentenced to time served since September 2014 and will be deported

Lewis County drug bust potentially ends decades long operation

Catherine Thomas was charged and more arrests are pending

Criminal charges move forward against Harrison County magistrate

Magistrate Mark Gorby's case will now be heard by a grand jury.

Gameday’s Howard pumped for return to WVU

Former Heisman winner joined MetroNews "Talkline" on Wednesday; Marshall AD tweets Rakeem Cato may be on set.

Does Capito have coattails?

Two political consultants debated the possible down-ballot effects of Shelley Moore Capito, a U.S. Senate candidate.

Nice guys involved in nasty campaign

Cookman, Trump going head-to-head in 15th District battle.

Fire destroys Barbour County motel

Early morning fire destroys well-known business in Belington.

WVU at No. 20 in college playoff rankings; Shell ‘ready to go’ vs.TCU

The Mountaineers' schedule includes five teams ranked ahead of them in the first poll from the selection committee.

West Virginia shows promise on taxes

The non-partisan Tax Foundation has released its annual State Business Tax Climate Index and the news for West Virginia is encouraging.  Our state has the 21st best tax climate in the country. That ranks West Virginia ahead of all contiguous states.  Pennsylvania is 34th, Virginia 27th, Kentucky 26th, Ohio 44th and Maryland 40th. The Tax