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WednesdayJanuary 14, 2015

Alleged Lewisburg cops shooter heading back to N.C.

Edward Campbell waives extradition.

Tort and tolls; lawmakers react to governor’s speech comments

Tomblin doesn't like the label outside groups have put on Mountain State.

Legislative newbies try to take it all in

Lots of new faces trying to get settled at state capitol.

Texas Tech ends 17-game road losing streak by whipping WVU women

The Mountaineers lose 55-45, slipping to 0-4 in Big 12 action.

Tomblin calls for cooperation with GOP in State of the State address

Governor touts tighter spending, pushes juvenile justice reforms and defends Turnpike tolls.

McMechen roofing contractor convicted of fraud

Stephen Gretchen failed to report cash payments to his employees and fraudulently collected insurance benefits for staged damage to his vehicle

More lawsuits filed against Harrison County doctor convicted of federal drug crimes

The new lawsuits claim Dr. Edita Milan's practices lead to two additional deaths

House passes business-backed resolution

House Rule 1 will allow the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate to request such a statement

‘Fabulous Five’ become state’s first million-dollar lottery winners in 2015

The co-workers from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority contributed $5 each for the tickets

High School Boys Basketball MetroNews Power Index: Week 1

The first edition of the 2015 boys high school basketball MetroNews Power Index is released.

High School Boys Basketball MetroNews Power Index by Class: Week 1

A top 10 look at each classification in the first edition of the 2015 MetroNews Power Index for boys high school basketball.

Delegate among those nominated to replace Barnes in senate

Randolph County senator resigns to become Senate clerk.

Climate-change flap prompts BOE to reset science standards

Changes made to specific areas dealing with climate change have been pulled.

Cole tells Senate colleagues: ‘It’s time for us to get to work’

New Senate President says time for studying problems is over and the time for resolving them has arrived in Charleston.

Armstead, Cole will lead GOP-majority legislature

Swearing-in of House, Senate leaders launches 60-day session in Charleston.

NAPA Auto Parts Gold & Blue Now: Wednesday, Jan. 14

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In this edition of the NAPA Auto Parts Gold and Blue Now, Bob Huggins and Jevon Carter recap the Mountaineers’ 86-65 win over Oklahoma. Carter came off the bench to lead WVU with 18 points, including four 3-pointers.

House Republicans begin session with aggressive agenda

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New House of Delegates Speaker Tim Armstead says the new Republican leadership will seek performance audits on state agencies, including the Department of Transportation. Armstead said Wednesday on MetroNews “Talkline” the DOT audit is first on the list. He said roads and bridges need repairs but there’s very little money. He said

Good season for W.Va. bear hunters

Harvest down from 2013, but still third highest on record

Cabell Midland’s Donahue recaps U.S. Army National Combine

Cabell Midland defensive lineman Reese Donahue recently took part in the U.S. Army National Combine.

Despite family legacy, Trickett expects coaching career to start at bottom

The former Mountaineers quarterback is seeking a graduate assistant position "where you do all the grunt work."