Day: March 1, 2019 Archives


FridayMarch 1, 2019

LeRose scores 39 as Nicholas edges Lewis for sectional title, 72-68

NCHS junior Luke LeRose posted another strong performance as the Grizzlies earned home court in the regional.

Mohigans edge University on Haines’ banked-in 3 at buzzer

Morgantown nips University 57-56 for the sectional championship.

Robertson’s 3 lifts Trinity past Notre Dame in sectional title game

Warriors' senior sinks trey with 4.8 seconds left in 36-34 victory.

US attorney’s car broken into, wallet stolen

A suspect was arrested Friday after allegedly breaking into the vehicle and taking the wallet of U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart.

W.Va. House Speaker condemns actions surrounding anti-Muslim display outside chamber

Anger erupts on House floor over display that was part of "Republicans Take the Rotunda."

Five arrested in Morgantown drug raid

About two ounces of heroin, three ounces of cocaine base/crack and seven grams of cocaine were found in the living room, the complaint said.

Strong finish on the glass could give Culver season-long double-double

Only 12 Mountaineers have ever averaged double-figures scoring and rebounding across an entire season.

State’s top higher education officials not done talking about campus carry

H.B. 2519, which passed 59-41 in the House this week, will appear on the agenda in both Senate Finance and Senate Judiciary committees.

Wheeling Park, GW, Bridgeport & Williamstown lead in MVB Champions Cup

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Wheeling Park, George Washington, Bridgeport and Williamstown lead the way in the latest release of the MVB Champions Cup standings. Swimming and wrestling are reflected in the recent update. The winter sports season will conclude at the end of basketball season. In Class AAA, Wheeling Park leads the way in the boys

Marshall posts impressive win at Louisiana Tech

Elmore sparks Herd to key road win.

Jackson County doctor holds new fish record

Big perch caught in 30 feet of water using a live minnow while targeting walleye.

Montgomery mayor disappointed with KVC announcement

Kansas company scraps plans for creating college system for former foster care children.

Former Logan County school superintendent sentenced to spend more than 3 years in prison

Phyllis Doty sentenced Friday after August 2018 conviction.

Tucker County man is again biking the Alaskan wilderness in Iditarod Trail Invitational

In 2014, Dr. John Logar won the race when he walked the historic course's 1,000 miles.

No hurdle so far for medical marijuana banking bill in Senate

Senate Judiciary Committee passes House bill and sends to full Senate for consideration.

Boys basketball statewide sectional scores/schedule

Sectional play continues through Saturday, March 2nd.

Controversial outdoor legislation marks last days of session

Legislation dealing with deer, bear, and four wheeling, it's been an exciting and exhausting week. Hopefully, I'll see you this weekend if you're in Morgantown.

Judge makes misguided ruling on right-to-work

Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Bailey this week released an opinion that significantly undermines the state’s right-to-work law. The original case dates back to 2016 when the AFL-CIO and other unions first challenged the Workplace Freedom Act passed by the state legislature. The law said a person cannot be required to join a union