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SundayNovember 27, 2016

Coaches interviews: Stage set for the Super Six

All six head coaches talked with Fred Persinger about the championship matchups from Wheeling.

West Virginia women 7-0 after routing High Point

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Behind 21 points from Tynice Martin and double-doubles by Teana Muldrow and Lanay Montgomery, No. 19 West Virginia dominated High Point 82-59 in women’s basketball Sunday. Montgomery finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Mountaineers (7-0), who tightened up their defense after building a 28-22 first-quarter lead. High Point (1-4)

Elizabeth ready for its own police department, troopers leave next month

Town council meets Monday night. Key votes scheduled.

Post-trial hearing set in Randolph County murder case

Derrick Adamson to be in court Monday.

After loss in Brooklyn, Mountaineers hope to take Manhattan

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — No. 19 West Virginia left the championship game of the NIT Season Tipoff with a loss and multiple teaching points. “We didn’t guard,” coach Bob Huggins said after Friday’s 81-77 loss to Temple in Brooklyn. “We didn’t guard the way we’re capable of guarding. Our help defense was atrocious. We fouled too

Highlights: Mingo Central overpowers James Monroe for Super Six spot

Mingo Central defeated James Monroe 41-21 in the Class AA semifinals on Saturday.

Mon Power continues widespread power pole replacement

Work began in earnest almost a year ago.

Fatal fire reported in Mingo County

State Fire Marshal's Office investigating.

Amtrak eyes daily service along West Virginia routes

Charleston Mayor Jones, a rail travel enthusiast, supports expansion effort.

Highlights: Defensive stand, 99-yard drive send Spring Valley to Super Six

Class AAA No. 2 Spring Valley edged No. 6 Capital 20-14, advancing to the school's first football state championship game.

Holliday: Everything will be evaluated

Doc Holliday says evaluations of the program will begin immediately.

Column: Pettaway provided punch Cyclones didn’t expect

The freshman's fantastic debut made it easier to stomach expending a season's worth of eligibility on a few post-Thanksgiving games: Allan Taylor's commentary.