Fayette County man pleads guilty to charges related to August 2017 pursuit

Bryan Allen will be sentenced on Feb. 26.

Bluewell Kroger to close this spring

The store first opened in 1981.

‘Sweet Spot with A.T.’ podcast: What signing day meant for West Virginia

MORGANTOWN. W.Va. — West Virginia didn’t produce a Darnell Wright Miracle, but it stiff-armed Florida State for the signature of Jordan Jefferson. On Episode 62 of “The Sweet Spot with A.T.” podcast, we evaluate the Mountaineers’ three new signees and the three spots that remain as Neal Brown’s staff builds toward its first spring practice.

Hurricane tested, knocks off Parkersburg South in OT

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Hurricane’s 65-61 overtime win against Parkersburg South in the Little General Shootout. Jordan Nicely led Hurricane (15-3) with 19 points. Joe Muto scored 17, Austin Dearing added 15 and Austin Womack chipped in with 13. Parkersburg South (5-12) was led by Jake Dennis’ 19-point effort and Malakai Sylvia added 17

RCB posts a quality win over Frankfort, 55-44

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Robert C. Byrd’s 55-44 win over Frankfort in the Little General Shootout. RCB’s Blake Meighen led all scorers with 16 points. Gavin Kennedy scored 14 points and Khori Miles added 13 more for the Flying Eagles (13-4). Zach Whitacre led the Falcons (12-3) with nine points.

Manchin includes Trump in call with students

President Donald Trump spoke briefly to a group of Webster County High School students on Wednesday.

House approves bill on capping orphan gas wells

HB 2779 provides a means for royalties due to unknown or unlocatable mineral owners to be transferred to the Oil and Gas Reclamation Fund after seven years.

West Virginia gives Logan Routt half-game suspension for tripping

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia forward Logan Routt was suspended for the first half of Saturday’s game against Texas, the result of tripping Texas Tech guard Matt Mooney during Monday’s loss. West Virginia athletics director Shane Lyons announced the suspension Wednesday in a school release, adding that the Big 12 Conference accepted the self-imposed suspension. The

Huntington’s Darnell Wright opts for Tennessee over West Virginia

Highlanders' offensive tackle chooses to join Volunteers.

Freshman senator less-than impressed by education bill debate process

Senator Rollan Roberts says political rivalries were on display throughout the process.

Cahill proud of WVSP troopers’ dedication at promotion ceremony

Ceremony took place at the South Charleston headquarters.

Brown’s biggest recruiting win was keeping West Virginia’s class intact

West Virginia's signing class isn't at the top of the charts, but Neal Brown did well to keep it intact through a coaching change.

West Virginia adds a side of Mayo to top off 2019 signing class

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Cornerback Tavian Mayo, a long-time West Virginia target from Leesburg, Ga., finalized his relationship with the Mountaineers as the final player to sign a letter of intent with the program in the current recruiting cycle. Mayo signed with West Virginia on Wednesday afternoon. Mayo was heavily recruited by Dana Holgorsen’s staff, but

Update for Antihazing measure heads to Senate Judiciary

"There is a belief or concern that fraternities as they may exist now, dissociated from the university, are exempt from the hazing law," Sen. Charles Trump IV said.

Cathy Justice celebrates Communities in Schools initiative in Berkeley County

5 schools currently participating.

House of Delegates committee adjourns after tabling immigration bill

Crowd had gathered to speak against the bill.

Greenbrier West holds off Williamstown, 71-64

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Greenbrier West’s 71-64 over Williamstown at the Little General Shootout. Noah Midkiff led the Cavaliers (14-4) with 20 points. Kaiden Pack scored 15, Collin O’Dell added 14 and Riley O’Dell chipped in with a dozen. Eli Inman led the Yellow Jackets (12-5) with 22 points. Cullen Cutright scored 18 and

Williamstown collects 14th win, defeating Greenbrier West

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Williamstown’s 73-45 win over Greenbrier West at the Little General Shootout. The Yellow Jackets (14-4) were led by Bethany Arnold’s 15-point effort. Kayli Sauro added 11 points and Mara Rinehart chipped in with 10. The Cavaliers (8-11) were led by Julie Agee, who scored 17 points.

Hazelton federal prison warden to retire March 31

In an email to staff, Coakley wrote, “After 32 years of [Bureau of Prisons] service, including two tours of duty at Hazelton, I am retiring effective March 31, 2019.”

Report: State fleet exceeds 8,300 licensed vehicles, trailers

Delegate Gary Howell says government accountability project off and running.