Day: March 8, 2018 Archives


ThursdayMarch 8, 2018

Summers County hands Parkersburg Catholic first loss, quarterfinal exit

Summers County moves into the state tournament semifinals with a 69-67 win over Parkersburg Catholic.

Deep strokes carry Mountaineers past Baylor, 78-65

Jevon Carter, Daxter Miles and Esa Ahmad combined for 58 points as West Virginia overcame a sluggish start in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday night.

Photo gallery: West Virginia makes it a day for favorites in KC

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Images from Thursday’s quarterfinals at the Big 12 tournament

Herd streaks into C-USA semifinals; top-seeded MTSU eliminated

C.J. Burks scored 29 points, Ajdin Penava paired 23 points with 12 rebounds and fourth-seeded Marshall coasted to a 95-81 over UT-San Antonio

Parkersburg sets up showdown vs. Parkersburg South in semis

Parkersburg defeated Martinsburg 68-49 in the girls basketball Class AAA quarterfinals.

Class AA boys basketball state tournament seeds set

The 2018 Class AA high school boys basketball state tournament field is set.

17 vehicle wreck shuts down turnpike near Beckley

It started near mile marker 48.

Statewide HS boys basketball regional scores

High school boys basketball regional results from around the state.

No. 1 St. Joseph Central comfortably into Class A semifinals

St. Joseph Central wins a quarterfinal contest over Charleston Catholic 67-18.

Education and the Arts elimination bill set for Senate passage Friday

Attempted amendment to put off change failed Thursday.

PEIA Task Force appointed

First meeting set for next Tuesday afternoon.

Senate to vote on bill to establish single delegate districts

Bill has already cleared the House of Delegates.

Charges filed in Upshur County death

Timothy McWilliams is being held without bail.

WV Legislature moving toward swift passage of state budget

Special sessions have been common the past few years.

No. 2 Wheeling Central too much for Trinity in Class A quarterfinals

Wheeling Central defeated Trinity 78-47 in the Class A girls basketball quarterfinals.

No. 4 Wheeling Park rallies from 15-point second half deficit

Wheeling Park beat George Washington 59-49 after trailing by 15 points in the third quarter.

State superintendent recommends use of spring break for strike makeup days

Dr. Steve Paine talked about it on Thursday's MetroNews "Talkline."

Bill to expand Hatfield-McCoy Trail System advances

Legislation would expand trail system to include Fayette, Clay, Nicholas, Webster, and Braxton Counties.

Justice responds to EPA’s results of Minden site, public hearings scheduled

"Wisdom requires us to follow EPA's recommendations," Justice said.

WVU makes requirement modifications as result of statewide work stoppage

Requirements will be modified for students in school placement this semester.