Month: December 2016 Archives


SaturdayDecember 31, 2016

Herd snags first road win 94-74 over FIU

Ajdin Penava scored a career-high 20 points in the win for the Herd.

90 years old, a lifetime on the airwaves and the desire to keep working

Paul Howard's co-workers call him 'The Hall of Famer.'

Man killed in Nicholas County fire

Blaze occurred early Saturday morning.

Preston man jailed after police discover meth lab

The suspect was free on bond after a May 5, 2016 arrest on a drug charge.

Substitute principal assigned to University High School amid controversy

In a recorded message from Monongalia County Schools Assistant Superintendent Donna Talerico, recipients heard, "University High School will welcome Mrs. Kim Greene, a veteran school administrator, as the substitute principal."

Morgantown bank robbery suspect arrested in Parkersburg

The 30-year-old woman was arrested in Parkersburg less than 2 weeks after she's accused in a Morgantown bank robbery.

The 50 most viewed high school stories of 2016: 20-11

A look at 20-11 of the most viewed high school stories at WVMetroNews.com for the 2016 calendar year.

FridayDecember 30, 2016

10 apartments, 2 businesses destroyed in Westover fire

State Fire Marshal's Office says all residents accounted for.

Highlights: Morgantown beats Fairmont Senior in battle of defending champs

Nicky Solomon scored 23 points to lead Morgantown over Fairmont Senior 58-47 Friday night

Not bad for openers: Mountaineers dominate at Oklahoma State

Daxter Miles poured in 22 points, Jevon Carter finished with 15 points and six assists and No. 11 West Virginia blistered the Cowboys 92-75 on Friday.

West Virginia takes some revenge on Underwood

Notebook from the Mountaineers' 92-75 win in Stillwater: Second-half fouls put Huggins on alert

Beckley detective explains discovery of abducted teen

"She was hungry. We got her some food. She had some minor injuries, some bruises," Beckley Police Department Detective Josh Stewart said of the 16-year-old girl.

Mac Warner announces top staff in W.Va. Secretary of State’s office

Chuck Flannery, Mike Queen and Steve Connolly fill top posts.

Cross Lanes coffee house robbed

Man waved a gun and demanded money.

Multiple accidents shut down portions of I-79

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

Consumer protection advocate wants stronger regulation of bank overdraft fees

Little said he wants the CFPB well-protected, well-funded, and well-staffed in order to better regulate bank overdraft fees.

New Year brings leadership change to West Virginia AFL-CIO

Josh Sword said labor is 'excited' about Governor-elect Jim Justice's Administration.