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TuesdayOctober 15, 2019

Manchin, again, urges Senate to pass protections for pensions

Tuesday marked 285 days since U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the American Miners Act in the Senate

Morgantown Energy Associates plant to come off the power grid

Plant is expected to continue providing steam heat to WVU.

Group urges Charleston officials to bring back needle exchange program

The needle exchange program was shut down in Spring of 2018.

National fraternity revokes WVU chapter’s charter

Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon will be evicted from its house at the end of the semester as well.

Jim’s Dream for recovery and workforce development starts to take shape as Jobs and Hope

Governor kicks off program meant to help West Virginians get back in the workforce.

Students in Kanawha Valley receive empowering message at Powerama

The annual event teaches kids about the consequences of drugs and bullying.

Neal Brown hints at possibility of Mountaineers turning to Trey Lowe

There appears to be a chance West Virginia will play its young dual-threat quarterback against Oklahoma.

WVSSAC Playoff Ratings: Week 7

Doddridge County, Pendleton County tied atop Class A.

Fresh off marquee win, Shady Spring looks to stay hot

SHADY SPRING, W.Va. — How important was Shady Spring’s 27-20 win at previously unbeaten Wyoming East last Friday? Look no further than the thoughts offered from Tigers’ head coach Vince Culicerto in the moments after the thrilling victory over the Warriors. “The boys played hard and they play hard all the time, but they really

Competition for qualified workers on the rise

West Virginia employers say finding employees with the right skill set and drug free is an increasing challenge

Wheeling residents start to get taste of what I-70 bridge work will be like

Back-ups and traffic accidents have already started.

Brown: Tevin Bush to transfer, VanDarius Cowan out for season

Two more Mountaineers are gone for the season, plus injury updates on two key starters.

Marshall preps for talented FAU quarterback Chris Robison

Kiffin again impressed with Herd's roster.

Three candidates named to fill unexpired House term in Kanawha

Candidate for upcoming Primary Election says he was overlooked.

CareSource MetroNews Week 7 Top Plays

Eastern Panhandle teams make several appearances in this week's countdown.

Man-Wyoming East contest highlights Class AA Week 8 slate

Big 10 and Cardinal Conference contests also featured this Friday.

Fire spreads through homes in Wheeling

Early morning blaze destroys two homes and damages a third

Film Study: Why West Virginia’s third quarters are running on empty

West Virginia's offense has been absent for two straight third quarters. We took a look at what went wrong.

West Virginia: Help Wanted!

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, West Virginia’s unemployment rate in August was 4.6 percent.  That’s a low number, although context is important here. The national unemployment rate in August was just 3.7 percent.  The 4.6 percent rate for West Virginia was still among the highest in the nation, with a ranking of