Huggins after 41-point win: ‘We didn’t play hard by our standards’

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Listen to West Virginia coach Bob Huggins’ postgame comments after what was apparently an unsatisfying 103-62 victory over Stetson. He criticized the Mountaineers’ sleepy start, took issue with his guards’ ballhandling and wasn’t pleased with the defensive intensity.

Winfield’s Withrow named AARP Scholar Athlete of the Week

Generals’ football student athlete receives statewide honor.

1st-half flurry carries Mountaineers into NCAA round of 16

West Virginia crushed Northwestern 4-0, inflicting all its damage in the opening 38 minutes.

After slow start, West Virginia scorches Stetson 103-62

Despite 57-percent shooting and a huge rebounding edge, the Mountaineers' lack of energy didn't impress their coach.

Higher I-64 enforcement from Charleston to Huntington leads to nearly 300 stops

Data from patrol increase released by WV State Police Friday.

Judge tells jury she can’t help them with ‘condone’ and ‘strive’

Deliberations resume Monday in conspiracy and fraud trial of Massey Energy CEO.

WVU, Concord, Bluefield State agree to work together in Beckley

HEPC discusses next step in WVU Tech move to Beckley.

Suspect, victim identified in Harrison County stabbing

Martha Matheny is alleged to have stabbed her boyfriend multiple times with a knife

UHC wraps up “It’s All About You” cancer survivorship series

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — The Cecil B. Highland, Jr., & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center at UHC wrapped up its fourth annual cancer survivorship series “It’s All About You” on Friday. The American Cancer Society, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, estimates there are 13.7 million cancer survivors alive in the US today. Linda Carte,

Picks panel doesn’t think WVU’s in danger of upset

For a West Virginia team seeking its first road win of 2015, a trip to Kansas seems the ideal tonic.

Monongalia deputies cleared of criminal charges in fatal shooting

A grand jury dismissed criminal charges against deputies stemming from a chase and shooting in June.

Driver dies after Elk River plunge

Jason Alexander Leadmon, 41, of Clendenin, was pronounced dead Friday afternoon in Charleston.

Settlement proposed between PSC, FirstEnergy in two rate increase cases

The utility company would ultimately settle for $69 million less than it asked for

Perry announces intention to run for Senate following Laird decision

If Perry wins the nomination, he could face a relative newcomer in state politics; lawyer Tom Ewing.

HEPC approves 3 new university presidents in Mountain State

Votes in favor of selections at Marshall, West Liberty and Shepherd.

Jenkins backs legislation on Syrian refugees

Jenkins says the measure is a straight forward attempt to keep the U.S. safe.

The Lunch Report: Mountaineers should exploit KU’s abysmal defense

Matchups and Big 12 weekend picks in Friday's Gold & Blue Lunch Report.

D’Antoni finds positives in Herd’s performance at Tennessee

Marshall saw a 16-point second half lead evaporate, but Dan D'Antoni insists his team has started the season a high level.

Clarksburg approves one percent sales tax increase

The measure was part of Clarksburg's Home Rule application

State Senate races update

There’s been more shifting of the puzzle pieces in the 2016 West Virginia state Senate races. Senator Bill Laird (D-Fayette) has decided not to run for re-election to a third four-year term representing the state’s 10th District (Fayette, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers).  Laird, 63, who has held various offices and state government positions over the years, told me he thought