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WednesdayOctober 18, 2017

Manchin announces 2018 campaign staff

Members include longtime adviser Larry Puccio and two former staffers of Gov. Jim Justice.

RJA trainee fired after allegedly sending racist message to Texas Tech football player

Brandon King purportedly sent the message to redshirt freshman wide receiver T.J. Vasher on Oct. 14.

Survey launches on medical marijuana care

The anonymous survey comes nearly six months after Gov. Jim Justice signed the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act into law.

Sweet Spot podcast: Our midseason checkup on the Mountaineers

An episode so good you'll think a UNC tutor plagiarized it for us.

Man arrested in connection to Boone County death

Allen Lambert was charged with murder in the death of Charles Lester.

Driver charged in fatal April Turnpike accident

Bertram Copeland, of Rockford, Illinois, was charged Wednesday with four counts of negligent homicide and reckless driving.

Pennsylvania 4-star tight end boosts Mountaineers’ class into top 25

West Virginia landed a commitment Wednesday night from Rivals four-star recruit T.J. Banks, a 6-foot-6 prospect who could play tight end or defensive end in college.

Golfers at Shawnee Park concerned about project to replace golf course

Golf course will be replaced with a multi sports complex in Dunbar.

Eastern Panhandle: Keyser visits Bridgeport for AA clash

Keyser looks to bounce back from a Week 8 loss and has a significant road challenge at Bridgeport.

Mid-Ohio Valley: St. Marys hosts South Harrison in Class A showdown

A massive Class A showdown of unbeatens leads this week’s pack of games.

Colors approaching peak for Bridge Day

State Fall Foliage Report

Man convicted in deputy’s death denied parole

Putnam County woman keeps pledge to grandmother.

Strangulation case among latest Preston County indictments

Stout is wanted by authorities in Preston County. 

Westover Taco Bell employee arrested in alleged assault of 14-year-old girl

Chad Campbell, 34, of Westover, is facing a 3rd degree sexual assault charge after an alleged sexual encounter with a 14-year-old.

City of Nitro breaks ground on riverfront stabilization project

A groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at the Nitro City Park.

More resources, education, broader drug scheduling among suggestions offered to stop spread of fentanyl

Federal, state and local officials talked about the issue with 3rd District Congressman Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) during a Wednesday roundtable in the Capital City.

Former Boone County school employees sentenced for embezzlment

Prosecutor says crimes were particularly insulting amid the county school board's layoffs and budget cutting measures with declining revenue.

Justice enjoying recent winning streak

Governor, lawmakers laud work completed in 2-day special session.

FSU Board of Governors to select new president Thursday

The search for a new president at Fairmont State University will come to an end Thursday when the Board of Governors meets and makes their selection.