Day: February 26, 2019 Archives


TuesdayFebruary 26, 2019

TCU’s Jamie Dixon impressed by McCabe’s breakout night

TCU coach Jamie Dixon knew Jordan McCabe could be dangerous, plus other notes from West Virginia's 3OT win over the Horned Frogs.

Marathon men: West Virginia backcourt delivers in 3OT upset of TCU

Justin Jackson's coverage from Morgantown, where the Mountaineers 104-96.

West Virginia’s US representatives oppose effort against Trump emergency declaration

The House voted to block the president's declaration, which aims to divert federal funding for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Late surge lifts Greenbrier East to regional title, 61-51 over GW

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — A 14-2 run in the fourth quarter propelled Greenbrier East to a Class AAA, Region 3 championship, as they surged past George Washington, 61-51. Freshman Amya Damon was the offensive catalyst for the Spartans. She led East with 16 points, including buzzer-beating three-pointers to end the first and third quarters. “Amya is

Column: Mountaineers’ triumphal moment was a long time coming

Allan Taylor's commentary after West Virginia outlasted TCU 104-96 in triple overtime.

Lawmakers plan action on bear hunt bill as workgroup

The House of Delegates Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted the put the legislation in a study resolution following an outcry of hunters on Sunday.

Class AAA girls basketball state tournament schedule set

The tournament begins Wednesday, March 6th in Charleston

Senate approves campaign finance law changes

Under Senate Bill 622, people would be allowed to contribute more to candidates, party executive committees and PACs.

Off-roading bill no longer deals with off-roading

The Senate approved an amendment Tuesday striking the second half of the bill.

Campus Self-Defense Act up for third reading Wednesday

Third reading of campus carry bill moved to Wednesday.

Elliott focuses on moving Wheeling forward in State of the City address

A potential city user was discussed during his address.

Senators remove off-roading provision from off-roading bill

W.Va. Senate considers dozens of bills as deadline approaches to send legislation to House of Delegates.

Governor, lawmakers take flurry of action on secondary roads

On the same day Gov. Justice sent a team to Preston County, two bills that could impact future roads maintenance are nearing legislative finish lines.

Senate bill requires overdose reporting within 72 hours via app

Senator Bill Ihlenfeld says new requirements can help save lives.

ARC grant will focus on craft beverage in W.Va.

Grant will focus on ways to help capitalize on the already exploding popularity of locally produced beer, wine, spirits, and other drinks

Progress made on power outages across W.Va.

Mon Power and Appalachian Power officials appeared on Tuesday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

Here’s one way to attract qualified teachers to WV

One of the provisions in the now dead SB 451 education reform bill was a retooling of the Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship and Loan Assistance Fund, to try to encourage more West Virginia high school students to train to become school teachers in hard-to-fill disciplines. Most of the debate about SB 451 focused on charter schools

Neal Brown: Getting here (part 2)

The QB that Brown wouldn't let walk alone. The coordinator who hired him on the cheap. And there's an ace recruiter when it comes to mamas, grandmamas and aunties.