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WednesdayNovember 22, 2017

Herd snaps 2-game slide by downing N.C. Central, 92-84

Jon Elmore finished with 24 points and Ajdin Penava added 23 for Marshall.

Fayette County brothers arrested after alleged attempted murder

According to authorities, Michael Todd Johnson, 40, and Joshua Wayne Johnson, 22, allegedly threatened a victim Saturday at a Victor home.

1 dead, 2 firefighters injured in Mercer County fire

A tanker truck had to be used for the fire near Bramwell because of the lack of hydrants in the area.

Elected officials share Thanksgiving messages

Governor says state has much to be thankful for.

East Hardy, Martinsburg set to host semifinal showdowns

A look at Martinsburg's semifinal contest against Capital and East Hardy's semifinal against St. Marys.

One dead in ATV accident in Pendleton County

The DNR confirmed he died from injuries suffered in the accident

Troopers arrest 2 after 3-county pursuit

Troopers respond to stolen vehicle call.

Former WVU assistant leads Marist against Mountaineers at AdvoCare Invitational

No. 23 West Virginia (3-1) faces the Foxes (0-3) in Thursday night's opening round of the eight-team tournament.

Monroe County voters turn down school bond, BOE concerned

Voters from across Monroe County took to the polls Saturday on a proposed $5.8 million bond for new Peterstown elementary and middle schools.

Three Guys Before The Game: Oklahoma Edition

Playing without Will Grier, just how could WVU do the unthinkable?

Unemployment down in most all counties

Only 5 show higher rate in October.

Central West Virginia organizations prepare for Thanksgiving Day dinners

Numerous organizations in North Central West Virginia are giving their time and effort this week to assure all area residents have a hot meal for Thanksgiving.

State’s highest court denies new trial for man convicted of murder in Preston County, charged in PA

John Wayne Strawser Jr., 40, formerly of Terra Alta, was sentenced to life in prison last October in the April 2015 murder of Amy Lou Buckingham.

Flyers arrive in West Virginia for Thanksgiving weekend

MetroNews caught up with travelers at Charleston's Yeager Airport Wednesday.

Aussie punter becomes WVU’s 21st commitment for 2018

Australian specialist Angus Davies trained at the same punting academy that produced Texas standout Michael Dickson and other Ray Guy finalists.

Search for accused child rapist continues in Eastern Panhandle

U.S. Marshals said the vehicle Michael Haymond, 57, had been driving was found earlier this week in Hardy County.

WVU creating programs to tackle counselor shortage in face of opioid epidemic

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia has the highest rate of opioid overdose deaths in the country, and yet 21 percent of the state’s 55 counties don’t have a counselor for individuals with substance use disorders to turn to. “Now this is all counselors. We don’t break out addictions counselors,” said Frankie Tack, clinical assistant professor

Police investigate separate stabbings in Kanawha County

Arrest has been made in one of the probes.