Gallery: Merica, Bowen lead Bridgeport over Wheeling Park

Class AA No. 3 Bridgeport edged AAA No. 6 Wheeling Park 35-28 on Friday night.

No. 19 Mountaineers now 3-0 after dominating Wright State

Jad Arslan scored two more goals and West Virginia handled Wright State 4-1 on Friday night in the men's soccer home opener.

Highlights: Point Pleasant 20, James Monroe 14

A look at Point Pleasant's 20-14 win over James Monroe in Week 2 of the season.

Knee injury could sideline Knapper for chunk of season

School says freshman point guard from South Charleston High is "out indefinitely" following meniscus surgery.

Lincoln’s Fazalare named AARP Scholar Athlete of the Week

Cougars’ three sport standout earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor.

Putnam County school chief “extremely disappointed” in arrest of former principal

Superintendent John Hudson says he'll be ready to make a recommendation soon in Brad Knell case.

Huggins, Holgorsen, Holliday and D’Antoni: MetroNews West Virginia Poll sizes up popularity

Huggs leads the way.

Teacher arrested for sending nude pictures to students

Deputies say up to five students received pictures via social media from Logan High School teacher

MetroNews West Virginia Poll: How would Manchin fare versus Jenkins or Morrisey?

Poll shows Manchin with a lead in theoretical matchups, but it's still early.

Man who leaked Morgantown road rage video speaks out

"I don't regret it, honestly," Smith said. "A lot of people thought that I posted it and they're like, 'Why didn't you help?'"

Longtime Charleston police chief honored at retirement reception

Brent Webster praised for his fairness.

Putnam delegate resigns seat citing business and family obligations

Gov. Jim Justice will replace Nancy Foster.

Hall of fame jockey is fired from steward job, but no one says why

Senator Unger says he's surprised more questions weren't asked at 5-minute emergency meeting.

Funding announced for Bluefield’s “Cool and Connected” program

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $15,000 to the City of Bluefield Thursday.

Missing teens could be in Wyoming County

The pair have been missing since Sunday, August 27.

West Virginia coaches go back years with Hokies’ freshman QB

In the Gold & Blue Lunch Report, the MetroNews staff makes its picks for WVU vs. Virginia Tech.

Saturday may be a first for 45-year-old Charleston Distance Run

Race director says it's never rained during the entire 15-mile race.

Turnpike wreck slows traffic

Two-vehicle wreck near Sharon exit.

West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival kicks off Friday

The 39th annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival kicks off Friday, with a weekend full of food, games and entertainment.

Why Governor Justice’s approval numbers are dropping

The newest edition of the MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows Governor Jim Justice’s approval rating has plummeted. The poll reveals just 34 percent of West Virginia voters questioned approve of the job he’s doing.  Forty-four percent disapprove and 22 percent are not sure.  Just nine months ago, Justice won the governor’s race with 49 percent