Day: December 7, 2018 Archives


FridayDecember 7, 2018

Clay-Battelle closes strong, tops RCB in championship of Sam Bord Tournament

Clay-Battelle used timely 3-point shooting to overcome a narrow halftime deficit and defeat Robert C. Byrd.

Bridges scores 26 as Fairmont Senior takes opener, 77-58 over Wyoming East

A series of second half runs allowed Fairmont Senior to take their season opener against Wyoming East.

RCB uses late run to win opener over Winfield, 66-53

Robert C. Byrd pulled away late from Winfield, winning their season opener over the Generals.

Mistrial for second time in Morgantown sexual assault case

Hamid testified that the encounter was consensual.

Justice appoints Ewing to 12th Judicial Circuit Court

Ewing brings years of experience to the position.

West Virginia’s Konate doubtful for Backyard Brawl

Knee injury has limited the junior center in practice as Mountaineers prepare for sold-out game against Pitt.

Amir Richardson says West Virginia’s Holgorsen pulled scholarship offer

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When University High senior Amir Richardson committed to play at West Virginia last July, he excitedly announced “I’m staying home, baby.” Now Richardson will be forced to hit the road. The Morgantown native saw his scholarship offer yanked on Friday with just two weeks remaining until the early signing period. Richardson, son

Eastern panhandle legislators gather for session preview, networking in Martinsburg

The program was intended to give business leaders a chance to network with legislators.

Kanawha County teacher arraigned on 4 felony counts

Ramsey Carpenter Bearse, former Miss Kentucky, allegedly sent nude photos to former student.

West Virginia’s Cajuste opts not to play in Camping World Bowl

The Big 12 linemen of the year is projected to be drafted in the top three rounds.

Groups recommit efforts to help military children

Common Ground Company re-signed.

Smith credits governor with landing federal road grants

Secretary Tom Smith says Justice picked up the phone and made a call to the White House to secure the most recent federal highway funding.

USS West Virginia alive in name and spirit on 77th anniversary of Pearl Harbor

“They’re proud to be associated with this legendary battleship, her crew and the great state of West Virginia. I hope you’re all proud to be associated with them.”

Emergency officials stand ready for weekend weather

Mercer County Emergency Manager Tim Farley said he won't be disappointed if the southern storm misses his county

Elkins murder suspect awaits preliminary hearing

A hearing is slated for Dec. 17 to determine if there was probable cause for her arrest.

Photo gallery: University edges Morgantown, 51-45

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Photos from University’s 51-45 win over Morgantown in girls high school basketball Thursday evening at University H.S. (Photos by William Wotring)

NWS issues storm watch for southern edge of Mountain State

Mercer, Summers and Monroe counties put under watch.

Remembering Pearl Harbor… and Jim Downing

Last month, Ray Chavez, the oldest U.S. military survivor of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, passed away at age 106.  His death reminded me of Jim Downing, who at 104 was the second oldest Pearl Harbor survivor. I interviewed the retired Navy Lt. when he came to Morgantown in November, 2017 to