Day: October 18, 2018 Archives


ThursdayOctober 18, 2018

Republicans gather on Capitol steps to support anti-abortion amendment

The amendment would add the following to the state constitution: "Nothing in this Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of abortion."

West Virginia guard Jordan McCabe looks to build his own game

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The moves came early and often for West Virginia freshman point guard Jordan McCabe. From the family home in Kaukauna, Wis., McCabe also called South Carolina, Michigan and Seattle home at different parts of his life. “Everybody always asks if my dad was in the Army,” McCabe said. Not the Army. Instead,

Picking out the best (and worst) from West Virginia’s 2019 football schedule

West Virginia released its 2019 football schedule Thursday. Which games should Mountaineers fans be most excited for, and which ones will provide the most trouble?

Baylor game should mark return of West Virginia’s four-headed backfield

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When West Virginia plays host to Baylor on Oct. 25, the Mountaineers will finally be able to get the band back together. The backfield quartet of Martell Pettaway, Kennedy McKoy, Leddie Brown and Alec Sinkfield will be fully available for the first time since the home opener against Youngstown State. Sinkfield dressed

Marshall-FAU an intriguing battle of head coaches

Doc Holliday and Lane Kiffin believe their respective teams will be up against a talented bunch on Saturday.

Martinsburg can add to prestigious history with win over Jefferson

Currently tied with Ansted and Wayne, Martinsburg can set a state record with their 37th consecutive win Friday.

Three Guys Before The Game – Open Week Special (Episode 59)

Dana Hologrsen says there's no need to panic.

West Virginia announces 2019 football schedule

MORGANTOWN, WVa. — West Virginia Athletic Director Shane Lyons announced the 2019 football schedule Thursday, which includes six home and six away games. The Mountaineers will open at home against James Madison on Aug. 31 and will host N.C. State on Sept. 14. They will make the home-and-home return trip  to Missouri on Sept. 7 in

Manchin, Morrisey sharply disagree on infrastructure bank during forum

A national infrastructure bank would be a matching funds/loan agency administered by the federal government.

Don’t give up on fall leaves just yet

A professor at WVU suggests giving autumn to exhibit those fall colors we all love in the Mountain State.

Promised $100 million isn’t in PEIA letter; Legislature must approve

Additional money is to go to a PEIA stability fund, separate from general funding

Southwestern high school football report: Week 9

Huntington looks to rebound from it first loss against Cabell Midland.

20th annual Capital City Pumpkin Drop a big smash

38 schools were registered to participate in the annual drop.

North Central high school football report: Week 9

Morgantown needs a win to keep its playoff hopes alive, while Fairmont Senior takes on Grafton

Remembering old Number 50

The Pinnacle Mine in Wyoming County is closing for good this week, known to many as U.S. Steel Number 50, the mine holds a special place in the hearts of many in the southern W.Va. coalfields.

Man accused of scamming elderly across West Virginia arrested in Kentucky

Caudill was wanted for alleged crimes stretching from Bluefield, Virginia to Huntington.

Deputies say medical episode may have caused fatal crash

Wreck occurred Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 79.

Study shows Eastern Panhandle leads state tourism revenue

Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB wins award for DC-area marketing.

Eastern Panhandle high school football report: Week 9

Martinsburg goes for a state record 37th straight win, while Bridgeport heads to Keyser for a Class AA showdown.

Man dies after being shot in Huntington

Huntington Police are investigating.