Day: February 14, 2018 Archives


WednesdayFebruary 14, 2018

Mountaineers moving to hire Toledo running backs coach

Marquel Blackwell coached back-to-back MAC rushing leaders Kareem Hunt and Terry Swanson.

Dominating Kansas a prelude to tougher stretch for WVU women

Muldrow finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Naomi Davenport scored 15 in a 76-46 romp Wednesday night.

Senate Pension Committee advances retirement system bill

The bill would not affect if an employee was placed on paid leave or special assignment by their employer.

Beckley PEIA public hearing fills Tamarack Conference Center

The nearly three hour hearing was the third of the week.

WVU takes action against 16 fraternities; suggests end to Greek Life a possibility

“We have two paths before us,” WVU President Gordon Gee said.

Former Hurricane High football coach OK following Florida school shooting

Willis May served as head coach at Hurricane High School between 2004 and 2011.

Three Guys Before The Game: Preview Kansas & Baylor

They lose, they win, they leave us shaking our head.

Updated boys basketball MetroNews Power Index: Feb. 14

The MetroNews Power Index is a computer based formula that factors in strength of schedule.

State officials to discuss funding fix for MARC train service in Eastern Panhandle

State of Maryland is asking for funds to pay for train service.

Drilling bill is changed but advances to passage vote in House

Amendment links Unknown and Unlocatable Interest Owners Fund to PEIA.

With lawsuit in rearview, Estep thinks HTF future is bright

On Tuesday, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Patrick Flatley granted the dismissal of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the Consortium/Foundation.

House committee plan would pay for PEIA freeze through Rainy Day Fund

Finance Committee Chairman Eric Nelson says move sends message to teachers, others.

Defense League: School’s making best arguments for campus carry in spite of opposition

"The defense of your life is the absolute baseline for all liberties," Keith Morgan said.

Heavy rains headed this way again

Forecasters say deja vu, only this time--it may be worse.

Former Morgantown coal exec to see retrial in April

Keeley handed down an order Tuesday, scheduling the trial for April 13.

Environmental groups appeal Mountain Valley Pipeline permit

Environmental groups contend federal permit missed a key step.

Teachers strike appears inevitable (and illegal)

West Virginia is headed toward a teachers strike.  The likelihood of some form of significant protest by the teachers increased yesterday when the House of Delegates passed SB 267, which raises teacher pay by two percent next year and one percent each of the following three years.  It also raises school service worker pay two