Day: January 10, 2019 Archives


ThursdayJanuary 10, 2019

Partial shutdown continues as lawmakers speak, plan home action

Democratic leaders remain opposed to Trump's $5.7 billion request for a southern border wall.

Governor Justice says he needs knee surgery after session and basketball season

When he has the procedure, Justice will join about 4.7 million Americans who have had knee replacement surgery.

Huggins considering every option for Big 12’s last-place team

After 15 games he might even insert freshman Trey Doomes, who has been targeted for a redshirt,

Three Guys Before the Game: Winning and losing (Episode 83)

A press conference win, a basketball loss.

Column: Having met the welcome wagon, Neal Brown hungry to meet expectations

Allan Taylor's commentary after West Virginia introduced its new football coach.

Highlights from Neal Brown’s introductory WVU news conference

See what WVU president E. Gordon Gee, athletic director Shane Lyons and Neal Brown had to say as Brown was introduced as West Virginia's head football coach.

Lawmakers start to question aspects of Justice’s budget proposal

Senators wonder whether West Virginia's current energy renaissance will last long enough to carry state revenue through the coming years.

Miley: Majority of House Dems favor recreational marijuana legalization

Gov. Jim Justice says he's adamantly against the move.

Body found in burned out house

State Fire Marshal's Office investigating.

Buyout and incentives: Details of Neal Brown’s contract released

Neal Brown's contract at West Virginia includes a $150,000 incentive for winning the Big 12 title and $100,000 for appearing in the conference championship game.

Class A H.S. basketball early season update

Notre Dame, Trinity & Wheeling Central lead a pack of contenders.

Bridgeport suspect arrested after break-in results in $136,000 in stolen items

Brandon Andrich, 27, is accused of breaking into a home in Bridgeport Dec. 12, 2018 with numerous accomplices.

Two in Bridgeport facing multiple charges after fire

Derrick John Harbert, 27, of Stonewood, and Cheyene Sue Ayoob, 26, of Clarksburg are accused of breaking into an outbuilding near a Johnson Avenue business in Bridgeport in the early morning hours of Jan. 10.

Parkways caught up on EZPass backlog; toll hike set for Tuesday

Legal action suggested against toll system contractor.

Justice intent on paying teachers more for hard-to-fill positions

Justice also supported a plan to let teachers bank leave/sick days.

Gibson out as West Virginia defensive coordinator, leaving program

Defensive coordinator Tony Gibson will not be retained by Neal Brown on West Virginia's new coaching staff.

Teacher of the Year honored at Capitol ceremony

Jada Reeves will represent West Virginia in this year's National Teacher of the Year contest.

Brown, West Virginia believe they’ve found perfect match in each other

Neal Brown and West Virginia's administration found what they were looking for in one another, and as a result Brown is the Mountaineers 35th head coach.

High school girls basketball Power Index: January 9

Greenbrier East leads the way in the initial power index.

Watch: Neal Brown introduces himself to West Virginia

The Mountaineers football coach addressed more than 100 media and boosters on Thursday.