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WednesdayOctober 2, 2019

Former WVU rifle team member finalist for NCAA honor

Ginny Thrasher, a native of Springfield, Virginia, is the first Mountaineer student-athlete to be selected as a finalist for the Woman of the Year Award.

Marshall, South Korean university enters MOU

The agreement, between Marshall and Handong Global University, could result in shared seminars and exchange efforts.

Five indicted in beating death of Southern Regional Jail inmate

The motive for the attack remains unclear.

NASA awards WVU Research Corp. contract for Fairmont operations

The contract is valued at $24.9 million.

Southern Report: Week 6

Bluefield set to battle Point Pleasant, while Clay County and Greenbrier West try to stay hot.

Record heat increases ‘cooling degree days’ for utility

Applachian Power customers can expect higher bills because of additional air conditioning usage.

Brown, Donahue offer thoughts on California pay-for-play law

WVU coach Neal Brown hasn't worried about California's "pay-for-play" legislation, but defensive lineman Reese Donahue has a nuanced take on the issue.

Leonhardt announces reelection bid for Agriculture seat

Leonhardt announced he is running in 2020 on MetroNews 'Talkline.'

North Central Report: Week 6

Two important Big 10 Conference matchups in Class AA, along with Tygarts Valley seeking a 5-0 start, highlight the sixth week of action.

Field set for State H.S. Golf Championship

Three new champions will be crowned in Wheeling.

Mid-Ohio Valley Report: Week 6

Parkersburg South faces its toughest to date, while Williamstown's matchup with St. Marys pits a pair of teams in the Class A Top 10.

First Lady Justice pushing for expansion of Communities In Schools program

West Virginia was honored for its CIS program last month.

Fitch affirms state bond rating; calls outlook stable

Rating stays at 'AA' heading into bond sale for highway projects.

Important league opener looms for Marshall with matchup at Middle Tennessee

Holliday concerned with dual threat ability of Raiders' quarterback Asher O'Hara.

Pikewood pulls off regional Emmy upset against pro sports broadcasts

Pikewood Sports wins a regional Emmy award for excellence in television and emerging media production.

Economic forecaster sees volatility in state’s economy moving forward

A full report will be released next week in Charleston.

Woody Williams celebrates 96

World War II Medal of Honor recipient remains spry and active in his 90's.

Man killed in Morgantown area fire

Investigators say cause is likely accidental.

What to expect from VanDarius Cowan in his West Virginia debut

VanDarius Cowan's WVU debut is highly anticipated, but what kind of impact might he make for the Mountaineers?