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WednesdayFebruary 6, 2019

Davisson Brothers to play the Grand Ole Opry

West Virginia band thrilled to play the show which made country music famous in Nashville

Florida defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson commits to West Virginia

A big defensive tackle from Florida's panhandle became the second high school player to sign with Neal Brown at West Virginia.

Princeton man convicted of soliciting teen for sex

The jury deliberated for less than 40 minutes before reaching a verdict.

No charges yet as police, WVU investigate snow-day block party

WVU police and the Office of Student Conduct are reviewing information and various videos

Six indicted for murder by Marion County Grand Jury

A Marion County Grand Jury indicted 22 individuals Tuesday, including five men involved in the September 2018 murder of Luka Grabb.

High school girls basketball Power Index: February 6th

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Defending Class AAA state champion Parkersburg (17-1) leads the way in the third release of the MetroNews girls basketball power index. The Big Reds are followed by Greenbrier East (16-2) in second. Fairmont Senior (15-2) leads the way among the Class AA squads in third. Wyoming East (15-3) and University (14-5) round

Webster stays perfect, rolls over Independence in LG Shootout

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Webster County’s 72-42 win over Independence on Day 3 of the Little General Shootout. The Highlanders (17-0) were led in scoring by Tyler Gray’s 22-point effort. Dorian Groggs added 12, Drew Holcomb scored 11 and Cole Taylor chipped in with 10. William Dillinger led Independence (5-11) with 11 points.

Woman charged with providing drugs in overdose death

Authorities say she admitted to providing the heroin who killed the victim after she was tracked down with the victim's cell phone records.

High school boys basketball Power Index: Feb. 6

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Martinsburg (17-0) continues its run atop the MetroNews high school boys basketball power index sponsored by Dominion Post Live. The Bulldogs have held the top spot in all five releases of the power index this season. George Washington (15-2) is second and Hurricane (14-3) is third. Fairmont Senior (15-1) is the top Class

Spring Valley’s Nester signs with Virginia Tech

Timberwolves lineman flips from Ohio State to Hokies.

Robert C. Byrd boys look to leave mark late in season

The Eagles start just one senior, but have proven they belong with top teams in Class AA.

Vote on e-cigarettes fast approaching for WVU Board of Governors

Sarah Lawver, Director of Advocacy in West Virginia for the American Lung Association, said WVU deserves praise for its willingness to adopt more effective tobacco policy control.

Congressional delegates see positivity in Trump’s State of the Union address

President Donald Trump gave his second State of the Union address on Tuesday.

Education bill likely to change in the House

The attention now turns to the House of Delegates to begin work on the comprehensive and controversial education reform bill.  The Senate passed out SB 451 18-16 with two Republican Senators (Bill Hamilton, R-Upshur and Kenny Mann, R-Monroe) joining with Democrats to oppose the bill. Republicans hold a 59-41 advantage in the House, but that

Capital survives stern test from Charleston Catholic, 63-53

Capital wins their seventh consecutive game.

No longer signing with Pitt, Morgantown’s Nick Malone re-opening recruitment

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown High offensive lineman Nick Malone confirmed he won’t sign with Pitt on Wednesday after re-opening his recruitment. The 6-foot-6, 280-pounder committed to the Panthers in August after camping at Pitt in June. But Pitt coaches did not subsequently make an in-home visit with Malone. He did not sign during the