Day: January 9, 2013 Archives


WednesdayJanuary 9, 2013

WVU women beat Texas for first Big 12 win

The Mountaineer women’s basketball team won its first ever Big 12 game on Wednesday night, beating Texas 53-49 at the Coliseum. “It is finally good to get a win,” head coach Mike Carey said after the game. “They worked hard in practice and again we didn’t play well, but we played well enough to get

Herd dominant in C-USA opener

Marshall gets league play started with a 79-61 win over Tulsa.

Marshall reaches WV Research Trust Fund fundraising goal

The school had to raise $15 million

House fire near Williamson claims five lives

A father and four children killed; mother injured

Westover to appeal mall annexation decision

The city of Westover plans to again go to circuit court to challenge the county commission’s decision to deny annexation of the Morgantown Mall. It’s the latest chapter in an ongoing saga that now spans more than two years. The city has twice applied to annex the mall to gain the additional tax revenue.  City

Source: Mitchell joining Mountaineers

WVU coach Dana Holgorsen has hired Brian Mitchell for the second and final vacancy on his staff, a source told MetroNews.

Boys MetroNews Power Index: Week 1

Martinsburg overall the top ranked team in the state.

New faces in old places

Two newcomers to state legislature say they're ready to serve.

Thompson reelected House Speaker

Party-line vote puts gavel back in Thompsoon's hands.

Report: Residential utility rates decline

State Consumer Advocate says, overall, West Virginians are paying less each month for gas, electricity, water and telephone service.

One dead, one charged in Greenbrier Co. shooting

Arguement escalates to gunfire in community of Alta

One dead in Barbour accident

It happened on Wednesday morning.

5 Keys: West Virginia at Texas

Bob Huggins and Rick Barnes share 57 seasons of head coaching experience and 1,269 combined victories,and yet neither has a bead on his team entering Wednesday night’s game in Austin. “Like Bobby, I don’t know what to expect,” Barnes said. “We probably neither one know what to expect.” The two proud programs have endured humbling

Holliday has options on staff

Doc Holliday has several viable options to fill Tony Petersen's vacancy.

Jefferson football coach resigns

Cougars won three combined games over the last three seasons.

AG elect making hires

Incoming Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is lining up his leadership team.

Coal to liquid plant on schedule

Mingo County project set for completion in 2016

WVEA responds to education audit

Dale Lee talked about the response on Wednesday's MetroNews Talkline.