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WednesdayAugust 19, 2015

Even with 2nd-string quarterback, Georgia Southern’s a tricky opener

Even though 1,000-yard rusher Kevin Ellison is suspended, the Eagles' option attack could click behind Favian Upshaw.

Insurer sues over Greenbrier Classic’s hole-in-one jackpot

Pin yardage on 18th hole could determine whether policy takes effect.

Kanawha County resident petitions to nationally honor Henry statue

Thompson would like to see Summers County John Henry statue become WV's first national monument

Southern pleads guilty, Freedom case is complete

Federal prosecutor believes mandatory jail time for environmental offense is a key to deterring future spills.

Lincoln County man arrested for terror threat hoax

Jason Paul Smith pretended he was an ISIS terrorist in threat to blow up Statue of Liberty.

State police search for accused sex abuser

A UHaul rented by the suspect was found in Charleston according to investigators.

Capito supports federal funding to benefit rising drug problems in W.Va.

The funding announcement was made Tuesday by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Birch River man found guilty of 2007 murder of his wife

After six and a half hours of deliberation, the jury found Paul Darren Spinks, 44, guilty of shooting and killing his wife, Elizabeth Spinks.

Parkersburg fugitive located in Chicago

James Branjes, 30, had been wanted for weeks for the alleged beating death of a Parkersburg man.

School year to begin in Putnam County, peer training being offered

The first day of school is Thursday for 12 W.Va. counties.

West Virginia ‘swooped in’ for Missouri 3-star lineman Chase Behrndt

Pitt and Syracuse had been pursuing the center/guard prospect for months, but his performance at WVU's camp July 25 changed his path.

Nitro’s Pritchard resigns after 514 career wins, 3 combined baseball titles

Veteran Nitro baseball coach Steve Pritchard steps down.

WVU’s Gee: Start of semester reflects culture change

Dr. E. Gordon Gee, armed with police statistics, says FallFest and welcome weekend successful.

Antero announces plans for state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility in Doddridge County

Combined with an existing freshwater pipeline distribution system, this the company's attempt at environmentally conscious water management

Saints and Patriots hold joint training camp at the Greenbrier Resort

The two NFL teams will practice in Greenbrier County again Thursday ahead of their Preseason Game Saturday in New Orleans.

Forbes forecasts coal resurgence once new occupant moves into White House

Steve Forbes, a former Republican presidential candidate, was a guest on Wednesday's MetroNews "Talkline."

One dead after Beckley shooting

A man died after being shot early Wednesday morning.

Volunteers, donations provide Berkeley Springs with renovated gymnasium

Berkeley Springs' basketball gymnasium recently underwent an estimated $60,000 renovation project, put together by volunteers and donations.

West Virginia’s roadblocks to success

West Virginia has made progress in recent years improving its business climate. The corporate tax rate has been reduced from a punitive nine percent to 6.5 percent and the anti-growth franchise tax on the net worth of a business has been eliminated. The Tax Foundation rates West Virginia 21stĀ of the 50 states for overall business