Day: March 7, 2020 Archives


SaturdayMarch 7, 2020

Longtime lawmakers deliver tearful farewells

Years of legislative experience leaving the statehouse.

TCU runs away from West Virginia, 77-63

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — TCU led wire-to-wire and handed West Virginia their eleventh loss in fifteen games, 77-63 on senior night at the WVU Coliseum. The Horned Frogs shot 52 percent from the floor in the opening half and kept a double digit lead throughout the entire second half. “Normally we are not terrible on defense.

Justice thanks lawmakers for work in 60-day session

Governor delivers brief remarks in the House and Senate.

Legislature passes budget on Day 60, including money to support families

Justice comes to floor sessions to thank legislators for their efforts.

Lyons says much construction in the months ahead at WVU

WVU AD recently updated Board of Governors.

Haley is West Virginia’s hidden star in final game at his true home

Moved to point guard in a pinch, Jermaine Haley was the calming influence WVU needed to upset Baylor.

Photo gallery: Martinsburg wins section with 65-53 triumph over Hedgesville

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Photos from Martinsburg’s 65-53 win over Hedgesville in the Class AAA, Region II, Section 1 final. The Bulldogs will host Jefferson in the regional round while the Eagles will travel to Washington. (Photos courtesy of Christopher C. Davis/@EP_BigCameraGuy)

West Virginia storms past No. 4 Baylor to close out regular season

It was a celebration at WVU Coliseum as the Mountaineers closed the regular season in style.

State lab now ready for COVID-19 testing

Commercial labs expected to be available soon.

Delegates describe bipartisan pride in passage of broad-ranging foster care bill

Bill passes 98-1 with foster families watching from gallery.

What to watch for in the Class AA girls state basketball tournament

Competition begins Wednesday morning in Charleston.

Photo gallery: Cabell Midland edges Spring Valley 58-57 in sectional final

ONA, W.Va. — Photos from Cabell Midland’s 58-57 win over Spring Valley in the Class AAA, Region IV, Section 2 final. The Knights will host Parkersburg in the regional round while the Timberwolves visit Parkersburg South. (Photos courtesy of John Hagley Photography)

Regional matchups set in boys high school hoops

State tournament berths are on the line beginning on Tuesday.

Medical marijuana bill is pulled from House agenda on Day 60, stirring conflict

Vote is 12-8 to move medical marijuana bill to inactive calendar.

State secures grant for Rainelle storm water study associated with 2016 flood

Greenbrier County town was one of the hardest hit.

Raleigh magistrate suspended without pay

Steve Massie is fighting allegations of ethics violations.

Listen: High School Basketball Roundup (March 7)

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Listen to the final edition of ‘High School Basketball Roundup’, which airs every Saturday at 8:30am across the MetroNews Radio Network. Parkersburg South and Poca teams are featured and Fred Persinger discusses the final edition of the MetroNews Power Index.

Bob Huggins changes tone before WVU home finale with Baylor

The Huggy Bear is taking a different approach before West Virginia's regular-season finale.

Wheeling fire destroys 2 houses, damages third

Blaze occurred Friday night.

Scores from boys basketball sectional tournaments

24 sectional tournaments will produce 48 regional participants.