Firing Marple Shows BOE is Serious.

  The state Board of Education’s firing of Superintendent Jorea Marple is an important signal; public education reformers are now in charge of the board and they are not satisfied with the status quo. West Virginia’s school system is mired in top-heavy bureaucracy and student underachievement.  Students rank below the national average in 21 of

Affairs of State

  The unfolding Petraeus/Broadwell/Allen/Kelley scandal is becoming hard to summarize. CIA director General David Petraeus was forced to resign after revelations of an affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell, who sent harassing emails to Tampa socialite Jill Kelley, who exchanged potentially sexually explicit emails with General John Allen, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan. Washington

Congressman Wants To Hear From Petraeus

Former CIA Director will testify on Capitol Hill about Benghazi on Friday.

Growing Slow

Analysis shows West Virginia is still recovering from the recession.

Federal Reserve President Looks Ahead

Richmond official was in West Virginia Thursday for economic conference.

Utility Companies Talk About Derecho In Charleston

In first public hearing on the derecho response.

Jurors Hear from Murder Defendant

Morgantown murder case continues

Thomas Ramey Heading To Prison

Sentenced Thursday

Holgorsen Stands Behind Staff

Fire Joe DeForest? "They might as well fire me if they're saying stuff like that," Holgorsen says.

White, Irvin In Town To Bring Extra Spark

Former Mountaineers Pat White and Bruce Irvin give their take on West Virginia's season and how to get out of the losing streak.

New Superintendent Named

Board president wants James Phares from Randolph County.

Honoring A D’Antoni

Lewis Joseph D'Antoni

Gun Discovered At Lewis Co Fire Scene

Investigation ongoing.

Patriot Coal Agrees To Significant Change

Coal producer will back off surface mining in the years to come.

Ski and Snowboard Season To Begin

Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Pocahontas County will open Wednesday.

BOE Member Explains Why She Resigned

Priscilla Haden voted against the firing of Superintendent Jorea Marple.

Homegrown Players Step Up

Walk-on receiver Connor Arlia says WVU's success "means the world to me."

Feigt Keeps the Job at Right Tackle

After trying several combinations, offensive line coach says "he's going to be the starter until he proves he can't handle it."

Gold and Blue Now: Thursday

Joe DeForest, Connor Arlia and Nathan Adrian highlight Thursday's edition.

Marple Firing ‘Shocks’ Teacher Leaders

WVEA president critical of board members appointed by former Gov. Joe Manchin.