Day: November 13, 2015 Archives


FridayNovember 13, 2015

Huggins’ postgame reaction to 46-point win in opener

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bob Huggins sounded largely pleased with West Virginia’s large victory and the large crowd that turned out Friday night for a 107-61 win over Northern Kentucky.

Mountaineers make fast work of Duquesne in NCAA first-round match

Carla Portillo scored the go-ahead goal only 3:29 into the match and West Virginia coasted to a 4-0 on Friday night behind a 26-5 edge in shots.

Notre Dame’s Rogers named AARP Scholar Athlete of the Week

Fighting Irish three-sport student athlete collects statewide honor.

Blazing start propels Mountaineers in debut

Forcing 30 turnovers, Press Virginia was in full effect during a 107-61 season-opening blowout of Northern Kentucky.

State Supreme Court to hear appeal of Morgan County Dollar General

The store would be constructed in a a rural residential neighborhood ten miles south of Berkeley Springs.

Is there still juice for playing Texas?

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — How much does playing Texas still arouse the opposing fan base and would beating the Longhorns resonate as a noteworthy achievement? Senior K.J. Dillon provided some context from the West Virginia side: “I remember back in the day they had Shipleys, McCoys, they had Jamaal Charles—they had all them boys. They

Shane Miller found guilty of 2014 mining pond murder in Harrison County

After over an hour of jury deliberations, he was found guilty of first degree murder with mercy and conspiracy

Martirano, state board recommend repeal of Next Gen/Common Core

New academic standards going out for 30-day comment period along with plans to streamline testing.

Picks panel: Clean sweep for WVU, but trouble for Baylor

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When the Big 12 annexed West Virginia more than three calendar years ago, fans would have rejoiced at the thought of being an 8.5-point favorite over Texas. Well, now it’s happening, though Mountaineer Nation isn’t exactly in a state of rejoicement. A couple thousand upper-deck tickets remained available as of Friday, according

Booker T. Washington to be remembered 100 years later

A centennial memorial program will take place Saturday in Kanawha County.

Mylan takeover attempt of Irish company failed

Company didn't acquire enough Perrigo shares by deadline.

Former WVU neurosurgery chair says “Concussion” is accurate

Alec Baldwin plays Dr. Julian Bailes in the film starring Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu which will be released nationally on Christmas Day.

The Lunch: Scouting matchups for WVU-Texas

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In the Friday Gold & Blue Lunch Report, we put in the final prep work on the Longhorns’ return to West Virginia. Last year’s 33-16 pounding in Austin remains fresh on the minds of some. (“We got punched right in the mouth and didn’t recover,” said Tony Gibson.) For others, it’s a

“The 33” hits movie theaters; Morgantown man remembers his role in Chilean mine rescue

Bill Maloney was one of the many people who responded when 33 miners were trapped in 2010.

Study continues of possible ATV trail in central counties

Update given in Richwood to stakeholders.

Saturday commemorates 45th anniversary of Marshall plane crash

Accident remains the deadliest disaster in college sports history.

What the UMWA endorsement means for Jim Justice

The United Mine Workers union has endorsed Democratic candidate Jim Justice for Governor. This is a significant early endorsement for Justice, but what does it really mean? In political campaigns, it’s better to have endorsements than not, as long as the views of the organization making the endorsement generally align with voters who tend to