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FridayAugust 25, 2017

Mountaineers hold on to edge aggressive Cal in opener

Jad Arslan's sliding goal gave WVU an early lead and Stephen Banick sparkled with four saves in his college debut.

Frankfort’s Yates named AARP Scholar Athlete of the Week

Two sport student athlete Wyatt Yates is first AARP/MetroNews statewide honoree of 2017.

Randy Moss kicks off Spartan Race at Summit Bechtel Reserve

Around 10,000 people are expected to compete at the championship obstacle event this weekend.

Funeral arrangements made for Steve Kessler

The Fayette County circuit clerk died Wednesday after being stung by bees while mowing the lawn.

NASA mathematician Johnson to be honored statewide Saturday

The West Virginia Legislature previously declared Aug. 26 as "Katherine Johnson Day."

High School Sportsline audio archive: August 23

The two-hour High School Sportsline audio archive from August 23 with Fred Persinger, Dave Jecklin and Garrett Cullen.

U.S. SBA hoping to ‘fill in the gap’ for victims of latest flood

The SBA opened two flood-response centers Friday morning -- one in Fairmont, the other in Moundsville.

City of Charleston reaches settlement with “Tent City” residents following homeless camp removal

Charleston Mayor Danny Jones dismantled the cite in January 2016.

Search teams looking for Illinois man who may have drowned in New River

28-year-old Abdulrahman Binomran of Oak Park, Illinois, is believed to have drowned near the Fayette Station rapids

Foot patrol leads to arrests of armed suspects in Morgantown

Two people were arrested Friday morning in Morgantown during routine foot patrols.

Martinsburg police arrest 7 in prostitution sting

Apprehensions took place on Winchester Avenue.

Justice: Workers’ comp rates taking another dive

Thirteenth straight decrease coming Nov. 1.

Maryland teacher comes under fire for anti-Trump comment on Facebook

Educator calls Trump "a symbol of racism and bigotry."

Procter & Gamble reaches PILOT agreement with Berkeley County

Company has paid nearly a half-million dollars in taxes.

For Gibson and Foster, game-planning for opener contains guesswork

The Gold & Blue Lunch: Contingencies being made in case the Hokies play two or even three quarterbacks.

Will Hurricane Harvey’s remnants be a no-show in Mountain State?

Experts say rain may not get here but higher gasoline prices will.

House roads chair among opponents of road bond proposal

On Friday's MetroNews "Talkline," Mercer County Delegate Marty Gearheart said West Virginia is already doing plenty of borrowing.

Crew searching for New River swimmer

Authorities were called after the victim did not reappear from the rapids.