Day: September 25, 2018 Archives


TuesdaySeptember 25, 2018

Will Grier-David Sills touchdown code cashes in for Mountaineers

From discreet signals to near-telepathy, the West Virginia duo makes communication a passing fancy.

Bluefield’s Sean Martin ‘shocked’ to receive offer from West Virginia

Sean Martin attended his first WVU game Saturday. Before leaving, he had a scholarship offer.

West Virginia and Texas Tech have had their share of penalties

Penalties were the lone sore spot for West Virginia against Youngstown State two weeks ago, with the Mountaineers getting flagged 12 times for 114 yards. With two weeks to prepare, WVU played a much cleaner game against Kansas State, drawing three flags for 35 yards. “I think the opponent has a lot to do with

No updates on injuries to West Virginia’s Alec Sinkfield and Jovani Haskins

West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen had nothing to report on the injury status of redshirt freshman running back Alec Sinkfield or sophomore tight end Jovani Haskins. Sinkfield has been out since being carted off the field against Youngstown State with a lower leg injury. Haskins left the Kansas State game after a blow near the

West Virginia coach Dana Holgerson not a fan of college football’s transfer rule

Though the phenomena has yet to reach West Virginia, Dana Holgorsen is not enthusiastic about the latest transfer craze sweeping the nation. This week several players have announced their intentions to redshirt this season after playing in four games, then transfer to another school next season. Oklahoma State wide receiver Jalen McCleskey is the Big

Teammates’ pick-me-up highlighted Tevin Bush’s first career score

West Virginia turned 5-foot-6 receiver's TD into a crowd-surfing spectacle.

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier and receiver David Sills speak their own language in the Mountaineers offense

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – If this story was written by Will Grier, there’s a chance only David Sills would understand it. The West Virginia stars have a secret language that not even Dana Holgorsen can decipher. “They just look at each other and do some sort of body language and know what they’re gonna do,”

Alderson Broaddus found partially liable in civil case regarding nude photographs of former students

The jury found Alderson Broaddus 30 percent liable. Former assistant women's basketball coach and resident hall director Collins Murphy was ruled 70 percent liable.

Warner and Clark talk to students about registering to vote

Students at Cabell Midland, Hurricane and George Washington high schools got a chance to register

MetroNews ‘Top Plays’ for Week 5

Check out the best plays from Week 5 in high school football around the mountain state.

Woman in custody after Kanawha County stabbing death

Police say victim was stabbed in the back.

Armstead takes oath, promises rebuild of court’s integrity

Former house speaker sworn-in for fall term.

MetroNews State Senate Preview: District 2 (R-Clements vs. D-Longwell)

State Senate District 2 features Republican incumbent Sen. Charles Clements and Democratic challenger Denny Longwell in a historically Democrat-friendly region.

Photo gallery: Winfield doubles up Logan, 64-32

WINFIELD, W.Va — Photos from Winfield’s 64-32 win over Logan Friday night. (Photos courtesy of Boothe Davis/Captured by the Moment Photography)

WVSSAC Playoff Ratings: Week 5

Get a look at the playoff picture through five weeks of the regular season.

McDowell revitalization group, Gayle Manchin, provide update to public/private partners

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Following this week’s announcement from Reconnecting McDowell that a spring groundbreaking is planned for the education-backed group’s proposed Renaissance Village teachers housing complex in Welch, an informational partners meeting was held at the Tamarack plaza in Beckley on Tuesday. Gayle Manchin, West Virginia’s former first lady and former president of the state

Preston votes to hold fact-gathering meetings to consider 2 school closures

The board began looking for savings after Preston voters failed two school levies, the most recent in May.

Justice awards I-81 expansion project south of Martinsburg

A West Virginia company will complete the work.

Single vehicle crash claims life in Jackson County

Wreck happened near Wirt County line.