Day: December 17, 2014 Archives


WednesdayDecember 17, 2014

Marshall president Stephen Kopp dies after suffering heart attack

"I lost a dear friend this evening," said Huntington mayor Steve Williams of Kopp, who steered the university to record growth over nine years.

Blankenship will seek change of venue

Trial not likely to meet current Jan. 26 start date.

West Virgina American Water Company applauds indictments

Water company agrees water emergence "completely preventable."

Man jailed, victim hospitalized in Kanawha County shooting

Victim shot in the head Wednesday morning.

4 Freedom officials indicted for Elk River chemical leak

Six connected to Freedom and company itself named in indictments, informations.

In seeking Oliver Luck’s replacement, Gee not pigeonholed to current ADs

West Virginia University's president said he wants "an extraordinary leader" and the hiring wheels are in motion after he was informed of Luck's departure last month.

Morgantown police release identity of murder victim

Police man killed by roommates.

Juco defensive end Jefferson becomes WVU’s first signee for 2015

Rangy 6-foot-5 defensive end held offers from Missouri, K-State, Maryland, Miami and Cal.

University of Charleston announces new athletic facility

$5 million donation from Martha Gaines and Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation will complete fundraising for unique facility

Missing man found dead in Gauley River

Investigators do not suspect foul play.

Charleston man killed by gunfire

Man shot dead on in front of his home, police seek suspect.

Charges filed in Potomac Center investigation

Abuse investigation began in January.

10 schools take security steps after separate shootings in Kanawha County

Shootings happened in communities near schools.

Luck leaving West Virginia for newly created post with NCAA

West Virginia's athletics director since 2010, he oversaw his alma mater's jump to the Big 12 and made several weighty coaching decisions.

Winfield’s England into first year with the Generals

First year Winfield coach Bryan England joined the MetroNews HS Sportsline for a look at his 2014-2015 team.

Herd snaps losing skid with 90-76 win

Marshall and King University combined for 76 three-point attempts in the game.