Day: August 10, 2015 Archives


MondayAugust 10, 2015

Mountaineers snag 55 steals in 111-39 exhibition romp

Jonathan Holton, Devin Williams and freshman Esa Ahmad each scored 15 points in WVU's opener of a three-game swing through the Bahamas.

Explosive Durante might contribute early: ‘Could be the next big thing here’

Wiry freshman flashes blazing speed at receiver/returner during preseason camp.

Despite WVU’s experience, Holgorsen not rushing redshirt decisions

Coach says only injury of note so far has been "minor concussion" sustained by offensive guard Kyle Bosch.

McCuskey to make campaign announcement Tuesday

Kanawha delegate has been seriously considering run for auditor.

Detroit men sentenced on Monongalia County oxycodone charges

Both will spend more than 3 years in prison.

Yeager against any attempt to delay clean-up of hillside collapse

Defendants seeking move of case to federal court.

Hamrick: Ratliff was on path to becoming Herd’s head coach

Phil Ratliff dreamed of being the head coach at his alma mater and A.D. Mike Hamrick says Ratliff was on his way to realizing those dreams.

State school chief pushes attendance initiative

Dr. Michael Martirano says he's making expectations known as school year begins.

No live poultry at State Fair this year

Fears of bird flu result in order banning poultry displays, fair officials will use it as a teaching opportunity

Students heading back to school in West Virginia

Here is a list of the county opening dates statewide.

Suspected Morgantown thief arrested in North Carolina

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An arraignment was scheduled Monday for the suspect in a Morgantown restaurant break-in. Fidel Cortes Dela-Cruz, 39, a former worker at Los Mariachis on Van Voorhis Road, faces a breaking and entering charge after allegedly forcing his way into the business and making off with a safe. Los Mariachis workers called police

Police in Randolph County searching for suspect in reported stabbing

The suspect allegedly attacked the victim at his home in Elkins with a wrench, before turning the victims own samurai sword against him

2 men dead in Greenbrier County crash

Vehicle slammed into a tree early Monday morning.

The best HS football playoff powers over the past 5 years

A look at the best postseason teams in the Mountain State over the past five seasons.

Cogar leaves WVU football program, transfers to Concord

Former Westside quarterback Justin Cogar transfers to Concord for the upcoming season.

Nitro’s Kelly transfers to IMG Academy

Nitro pitcher and LSU commit Levi Kelly transfers to IMG Academy in Florida.

Van Horn ready to dominate in 2015

Clint Van Horn nearly left Marshall after his first season, now he's one of the best in C-USA.

Better roads? Who pays?

Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) has proposed a doubling of the 18.4-cents-per-gallon federal gas tax over the next four years to fund highway construction and transit systems. Tax increases are anathema to most politicians for obvious reasons, and Carper’s plan carries significant sticker shock, but he deserves credit for at least proposing that those who use the

Fight against cancer a marathon in West Virginia

Local anti-smoking regulations have been successful.