Month: December 2017 Archives


SundayDecember 31, 2017

Longhorns own the boards to bury WVU in women’s top-10 clash

  AUSTIN, Texas — While No. 9 West Virginia had overcome injuries to post a 13-0 record, there was no overcoming No. 8 Texas on Sunday. The Longhorns took command with 14 unanswered points to start the second half, enjoyed a massive 63-30 rebounding edge and dominated their Big 12 matchup 79-58 at Frank Erwin

Bridgeport city clerk starting new role in community development

As of Jan. 2, Andrea Kerr will be the city's new Community Development Director, taking over a position left vacant by Randy Spellman's retirement.

Cold weather blamed for homeless man’s death

Discovery made Sunday in Charleston.

Delegate plans to introduce bill targeting spoofing

Gary Howell says deception must be addressed.

Podcast: ‘The Sweet Spot with A.T.’ pops the cork on New Year’s

Episode 22 frames the expectations Dana Holgorsen must meet next year and evaluates what's left in this recruiting cycle.

Powerball, Mega Millions to start 2018 with hefty jackpots

The Powerball grand prize is $440 million, while Megamillion's jackpot is $343 million.

Mixed reviews for West Virginia in analysis of Every Student Succeeds Act plan

The federal program, which takes the place of No Child Left Behind, is meant to provide more flexibility for states while still being overseen by the U.S. Department of Education.

Marion County organization honored for non-profit work in 2017

Our Children, Our Future, the West Virginia organization aimed at helping end child poverty, awarded the Marion County Family Resource Network.

WVSP looking for man who entered convenience store using chainsaw

According to troopers, the person used a chainsaw to enter and exit the Pitstop Service Station in Fort Gay.

Charleston police seek man following shooting

Officers said Harold Battle, of Charleston, shot Brandon Hearns in the leg.

The 25 most viewed high school stories of 2017: 20-16

A look at 20-16 of the most viewed high school stories at WVMetroNews.com for the 2017 calendar year.

SaturdayDecember 30, 2017

Herd guards combine to take down La. Tech, 78-65

Jon Elmore poured in 32 points, C.J. Burks scored 23 and Marshall improved to 10-0 at home by forcing 20 turnovers Saturday night.

Despite Trump claim, WV economy may not be performing ‘fantastically’

Economic bright spots have been sharper because of long period of stagnation.

The 25 most viewed high school stories of 2017: 25-21

A look at 25-21 of the most viewed high school stories at WVMetroNews.com for the 2017 calendar year.

FridayDecember 29, 2017

Carter’s apology rings sweet after another ‘W’ in Stillwater

Their leader endured an off night, but the No. 7 Mountaineers won on Oklahoma State’s court for the fourth straight year, 85-79, rallying behind freshman Teddy Allen.

Charleston police to use specially trained patrols on New Year’s Eve

Police Chief Steve Coopers says if you see something, say something.

Trump takes aim at ‘nice guy’ Manchin

In New York Times interview, Trump says Manchin offers to collaborate but doesn't follow up.

Miner killed in Fayette County accident

Worker killed in Friday morning accident when bulldozer travels off high wall.