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TuesdayAugust 4, 2015

Howard-to-Gibson might become West Virginia’s next big-play connection

Their chemistry was forged in the Fort Worth heat, their friendship sprang from a time when both were struggling last season.

Cole, Armstead file letter against Common Core

State's two leading lawmakers take steps toward eliminating testing and current math and reading standards.

DNR investigating Tuesday drowning at Stonewall Jackson Lake

A 68-year-old man drowned while fishing at Stonewall Jackson Lake Tuesday afternoon.

Charleston takes part in National Night Out

Event aims to build community and discourage crime.

Trial begins for 2014 Oak Hill rail trail rape

47-year-old Thomas Gene Carter was arrested in June 2014 in connection to an incident along the White Oak Rail Trail in Oak Hill.

Comfortable at guard, Pankey open to any lineup that represents WVU’s best 5

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After playing 21 college games at left tackle, Adam Pankey transitioned to left guard during spring drills. Yet he recognizes there’s potential for a move back to tackle should certain circumstances dictate. That necessity might arise if redshirt freshman Yodny Cajuste struggles on the outside, or if highly regarded Michigan transfer Kyle

Huntington point guard Dunn-Martin commits to Akron

Huntington's Tavian Dunn-Martin commits to play for Akron after averaging 19 points and five assists per game in his junior season.

Barber hungry for ‘real football’ after season lost to knee rehab

Fifth-year senior spent his injury year watching and learning this aggressive version of the 3-3-5 stack defense.

Yeager officials vote to increase long-term parking garage rates by $1

The garage parking costs $8, but committee members want to increase it to $9.

Mother and boyfriend sentenced in baby’s drowning

The two sentenced on charges of neglect creating substantial risk of injury.

Charleston event advises truckers to look out for human trafficking

Law enforcement and trucking industry unite to prevent crimes, watch for signs of crimes.

Watch: Mountaineers players on Day 2 of fall camp

Skyler Howard, Wendell Smallwood and Jordan Thompson lay out the expectations for 2015.

Tomblin to weigh options before deciding on response to Clean Power Plan

Governor calls provision "unattainable" in initial response.

Yeager officials continue to investigate $650,000 in undocumented checks

Prosecutors and the airport's finance committee are reviewing documents dated back to the March hillside collapse.

Roberts says coal facing ‘worst period of time” in union’s history

Labor and industry react to Clean Power Plan.

Former Herd assistant hospitalized

Former Marshall assistant and current UNC Charlotte o-line coach Phil Ratliff suffered a cardiac event Monday night.

Patriot Coal issues WARN notices

Notices come as part of sales agreement with Blackhawk Mining.

One dead after two accidents caused by same driver in Harrison County

John Franklin Jenkins has been charged with driving under the influence with death

The Prince of Tides

President Obama made it clear from the beginning that he was going to tackle global warming.  One of the most memorable lines from his nomination victory speech in 2008 was when he said his election would be “the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.” Since

Nicholas County elementary school could close after 2015-16 school year

If the school were to remain open beyond 2015-16, the projections indicate only 22 students are enrolled.