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MondayDecember 18, 2017

Unbeaten WVU women post big margin before small crowd

After the No. 9 Mountaineers improved to 11-0, coach Mike Carey says "it is a shame" that they rank last in Big 12 attendance.

UPDATE: Cause of Nitro fire remains under investigation

Fire contained to a single building and neighboring structures were saved

Arriaga to be sentenced in connection with Hatfield murder

Longtime coal executive Ben Hatfield was shot and killed in May 2016.

Rock Creek pivot: Hoyer says site has great potential for military training

While Senator Ron Stollings is concerned plans for manufacturing sites will lose momentum.

Wheeling drowning ruled accidental

Police say no charges will be filed.

Code now required on mail between inmates and lawyers

Prisons, regional jails try to step ahead of illegal drug issue.

Holiday shopping sales up, retailers prepare for busy week ahead of Christmas Day

Saturday could be the busiest day of the 2017 holiday shopping season.

Gun threat at Logan school

3 schools placed on lockdown.

Hotel company says soft economy, debt payments made it fall behind on state and local taxes

Company also says it has proof all members signed off on bankruptcy, objects to venue change.

Meth usage sees recent uptick in two southern W.Va. counties

Sheriffs of Fayette and Raleigh Counties both report the recent trend.

Justice says state workers can start Christmas holiday early

Governor signs order saying Friday afternoon is a holiday for public employees.

Column: Sills made sage call on returning for senior season

Needing to build muscle to match his moves, the Mountaineers receiver prudently passed on a chance to be a middle-rounds draft pick.

Gallery: No. 1 Huntington strong in season opener at Parkersburg

Mikal Dawson scored 25 points as Huntington defeated Parkersburg 74-47 in its season opener.

My buck season scramble

Despite short noticed, the farm where I learned to hunt provided an opportunity I had never enjoyed.

State superintendent “very confident” about possible Nicholas school agreement soon

After recent meeting with mediator, Dr. Steve Paine said he and others involved are hopeful heading into 2018.

Charleston police identify murder victim

Police says victim found in secluded woods of Charleston had been shot.

Shots fired at Beckley gas station, suspects at large

Police responded Sunday at around 3:30 Sunday afternoon to the Harper Road GoMart for a shots fired call.

Bray Cary’s role in Governor’s office questioned

For many, their view of government has fallen from a healthy skepticism to downright mistrust.  I tend to give public servants the benefit of the doubt, but I realize that many West Virginians expect the worst from government. Perhaps they have lived through West Virginia’s sordid political corruption or they simply believe that politicians are

W.Va. Land Trust acquires Fayette County land for public use

The West Virginia Land Trust and the City of Oak Hill have partnered to purchase 283 acres of land for recreational use from the Berwind Land Company.