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MondayJuly 13, 2015

Transfer Bosch could provide immediate boost to O-line

At No. 6 on the list of Most Pivotal Mountaineers is the sophomore from Michigan.

Parkersburg Police investigate possible homicide

Man found dead of single gunshot wound in Dillaway Street home Sunday.

Mercer County Police continue to investigate deaths of related trio

No apparent trauma found on any of the three bodies; investigation continues.

Granville Police investigate possible drug-related death

Man found dead Sunday on the bathroom floor of his apartment.

Accused murderer found competent to stand trial by judge

Zuccaro's trial scheduled for Monday; he stands accused of murdering a 30-year-old man.

Parole request for Mayle denied

State parole board denies request to man serving life sentence for murder of Huntington officer.

Webster Memorial Hospital recovering from flood damage

Emergency room back open but clinic will remain closed indefinitely.

New proposed Medicare benefit could focus on end-of-life care

New measure could be in place by January 2016.

Widespread power outages from latest storms; Tomblin issues state of emergency

Governor says state residents need to be prepared.

Mineral Wells mud-covered following flash flood

25 water rescues in Wood County community after creek came out of its banks.

Flood cleanup underway with more rain in forecast for West Virginia

National Weather Service said southwest West Virginia was next in line for strong storms.

Roads damaged in flash flooding

State DOH assessing damage following flooding rains.

Flooding in central and southeastern counties of W.Va.

Flash flood warnings from NWS as torrential downpours fall on saturated ground and swollen streams

Rep. McKinley desires more local control in education

Republican David McKinley (WV-1) was one of the 218 members of the House to vote for that bill–citing high drop-out rates and low proficiency scores for U.S. students in math and reading.

One death reported at Jefferson County music festival

The All Good Music Festival wrapped up Sunday in Summit Point.

One of two men accused in 2014 Harrison County shootout convicted

Willie Dukes Jr. entered guilty pleas to two counts of wanton endangerment involving a firearm as part of a deal with the state

Countdown continues: Rushel Shell taking leaner, faster approach to 2015

Running back checks in at No. 7 on the list of Most Pivotal Mountaineers.

Man killed in Parkersburg motorcycle wreck

Collision occurred Sunday afternoon.

Height an advantage for Brooke in Year 2 under McLean

Brooke High School football in 2015 looks to turn around a streak of 3-7 seasons.

Is Stonewall Jackson next?

Last Friday’s appropriate (albeit belated) removal of the Confederate flag from in front of the South Carolina capitol building has spawned what the Wall Street Journal calls a Confederate-symbol backlash.   “Cities, schools debate removing statues, renaming buildings—even relocating graves,” reads the Journal’s headline. Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest is a popular target.  The Confederate Lieutenant