Month: November 2018 Archives


FridayNovember 30, 2018

Instant Analysis of Fairmont Senior’s win over Bluefield in the Class AA final

Greg Carey and Joe Brocato break down Fairmont Senior's 23-13 win over Bluefield in the Class AA state championship game.

Highlights: Fairmont Senior defeats Bluefield 23-13 in Class AA final

Highlights from Fairmont Senior's 23-13 win over Bluefield in the Class AA championship game.

Fairmont Senior beats Bluefield 23-13 for Class AA championship

Fairmont Senior scored 20 points in the game's first 13:17 to defeat Bluefield in the Class AA title game.

Class AA championship photo gallery: Fairmont Senior vs. Bluefield

WHEELING, W.Va. — Photos from the Class AA state championship game at the Super Six on Friday night. Top-ranked Fairmont Senior beat No. 2 Bluefield 23-13.

Rebuilding job at Youngstown brings Calhoun to face his mentor

Former West Virginia assistant first encountered Bob Huggins 17 years ago.

Body of missing teenager found in Doddridge County

The body of Dylan Grose, 19, was found around 4 p.m. by a passing motorist.

3 investigations focus on whether W.Va. troopers beat teen

Berkeley County prosecutor expects to release results next week.

Marshall at Virginia Tech: 3 things to watch for

Marshall is looking to play spoiler when it plays Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium.

Hazelton warden refutes NY Times report he’ll be fired

Warden Joe Coakley emailed prison employees claiming he was reassured by the acting director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Spavital plans to coach in West Virginia bowl game

Jake Spavital has a new head coaching gig, but he doesn't plan on leaving West Virginia until seeing this season through.

Closure of Pocahontas ATV Trail delayed

BRAMWELL, W.Va. — Officials with the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System announced on Friday that the Pocahontas ATV Trail in Mercer County will remain open until mid-January. Deputy Executive Director John Fekete said the mining company that is currently leasing property crossed by the trail agreed to keep it open to the public beyond the original closing

Mine safety official explains why mine search was called off

The search for Wes Blackburn, of Oceana, was called off Thursday after crews went 1,000 feet into the abandoned mine near Wharton.

Martinsburg band ready for Super Six game, director says winning ‘part of the culture here’

Martinsburg's marching band spends more time on the road than most.

New York Times reports USP Hazelton warden to be removed

The United States Penitentiary (USP) Hazelton has been the site of three murders in 2018, including notorious gangster James "Whitey" Bulger who was murdered in October, just one day after arriving at the facility.

Central and Williamstown meet again on big stage (Class A Championship)

Comprehensive preview of Saturday's championship matchup between Wheeling Central Catholic and Williamstown.

MetroNews Class AA Player of the Year Candidates

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Take a look at the Class AA Player of the Year candidates. Be sure to watch MetroNews’ broadcast of the Class AA Championship Friday night at wvmetronews.com and AT&T Sportsnet for more on these players. (Note: statistics reflect regular-season totals)

Father of Carli Sears calls civil trial ‘a tumultuous 3 days’

Brent Sears talked about a Monongalia County jury's awards on Friday's "580-Live with Charleston Mayor Danny Jones" on 580-WCHS, a MetroNews affiliate.

3-star receiver Deshon Stoudemire decommits from West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Three-star receiver Deshon Stoudemire has decommitted from West Virginia, opening up another slot in the runup to the early signing period. In a tweet Friday, Stoudemire relayed: “I appreciate the coaching staff at WVU for offering and accepting me into their fold but I need more time to find my home for

Randolph County murder suspect arrested in Mon County

Vanessa Fay Logan was wanted as part of a murder investigation in Randolph County.

Podcast: OC shakeup and a regular season that didn’t quite measure up

For Episode 57 of "The Sweet Spot with A.T." podcast, we engage in therapeutic listening as the Big 12 Championship game goes off without WVU in it.