Day: December 20, 2017 Archives


WednesdayDecember 20, 2017

‘Teddy Buckets’ wakes up WVU with first-half flurry

Teddy Allen finished with a season-high 24 points and nine rebounds, Jevon Carter scored 14 and the Mountaineers forced 28 turnovers during a 77-38 romp.

DOH spending $21 million to light up Charleston

Work underway to install 106 high mast towers; top officials predict safety improvement.

Photo gallery: No. 10 West Virginia throttles Coppin State, 77-38

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Images from Wednesday night’s game between No. 10 West Virginia and Coppin State.

Stuart confirmed to serve as next U.S. Attorney for West Virginia’s southern district

Charleston attorney Mike Stuart will replace acting U.S. Attorney Carol Casto.

Logan man avoids trial by entering plea in southern W.Va. kidnapping

Justin Green, 31, allegedly recorded in the incident on Facebook Live.

Several top in-state football recruits use early signing period

A handful of the state's top football recruits for 2018 utilized the new college football early signing period.

2 arrested on drug charges in Huntington

Arrests made Wednesday during the execution of two high-risk search warrants.

Delegate O’Neal to take role with Governor’s Office

Delegate is latest legislator to join governor's staff.

State DHHR to hold public meeting for opioid response plan

A public hearing will be held from 1-4 p.m. Thursday in Charleston.

Oversized load takes apart tollbooth; toll collector taken to hospital

Traffic slowed for a time Wednesday afternoon.

UPDATE: Bodies from Harrison County crash sent for autopsy

Single vehicle wreck took place on U.S. 19 Tuesday night.

Lowe sticks with West Virginia despite late rush from SEC programs

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When three-star quarterback Trey Lowe committed to West Virginia in July, his best competing offers were Houston, Memphis and North Carolina. That changed in the runup to December’s early signing period when four SEC schools extended last-minute offers. “He had a lot of traffic coming in on him the past 72

Second person charged in 2016 death of Monongalia County baby

Child neglect resulting in death could result in a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.

Grier ruled out for bowl, but represents key piece for 2018

Notes: There's a new face at fullback as West Virginia preps to face Utah

40 warrants issued following multi-agency drug investigation

The Fayette County Sheriff's Department and the Central West Virginia Drug Task Force made the announcement Tuesday.

Woman kidnapped, held captive for six days in Wyoming County residence

The victim was eventually able to run to a neighboring home when the suspect was not present.

Girls basketball: Morgantown hands No. 8 Brooke first loss

Morgantown knocked off previously undefeated Brooke 62-44 as three Mohigans finished in double figures.

Retired W.Va. Guard general, former Dunbar mayor Yeager dies

Gen. Jack Yeager (Ret) was a 39-year veteran of the West Virginia National Guard and former mayor of the city of Dunbar.

Manchin says tax plan is “not a responsible way;” Capito, Mooney disagree

All three were guests on Wednesday's MetroNews "Talkline" as the GOP tax bill neared finalization on Capitol Hill.

Cows bought to breed are trying again

State of WV made controversial purchase of four breeding cows from Oklahoma.