Day: January 14, 2013 Archives
MondayJanuary 14, 2013
The Inaugural Ball in Charleston
Celebrating with the Governor
Allan Taylor sizes up the conference top-to-bottom after the second weekend of league action.
Heater will lead Herd’s defense in 2013
Marshall officially introduced Chuck Heater as the team's new defensive coordinator.
Stone Underwood figures to compete next fall for spot vacated by departing center Joe Madsen.
Monongalia County man sentenced on murder charges
A Monongalia County man who used a bow and arrow to shoot another man will spend 12 years in prison. Andrew McIntyre, 20, received that sentence Monday. In Jan. 2012, he was convicted of second-degree murder for shooting and killing Marcus Toothman after a disagreement escalated. McIntyre was facing up to 40 years behind bars
Former party chairs weigh-in on Rockefeller decision
George Carenbauer and Mike Stuart were guests Monday on MetroNews Talkline
A former U.S. Senator keeps the door open a bit, while a former Governor closes it.
New members of Board of Public Works take oaths
Some new elected officials join those returning to office in West Virginia.
The state turns out for inauguration
Residents travel to Charleston for ceremony for different reasons.
Morgantown’s Blaine Stewart to JMU
Morgantown receiver Blaine Stewart commits to James Madison.
Tomblin talks education during inaugural address
"Our students deserve a better chance."
With Sen. Jay Rockefeller not seeking reelection, the pathway to Congress’ upper chamber becomes a bit clearer for Rep. Shelley Moore Capito. Capito, a seven-term congresswoman, previously announced her intentions to run for Senate in 2014. That’s when Rockefeller’s term expires. On Monday’s MetroNews Talkline, Capito said she had spoken with Rockefeller about his future plans, but
College leaders advocate stricter gun control
The president of the University of Charleston joins 300 other college and university presidents nationwide in calling on Congress to enact tighter restrictions on guns in the United States. Joining UC President Ed Welch in adding their names to the open letter were Davis & Elkins Chancellor Michael Mihaylo and Bethany College President Scott Miller.
Staten’s playing status still a tossup
Point guard will travel to Iowa State but Huggins stays mum on whether he'll see the court.
All expenses paid following pipeline explosion
Company sends expense check to Kanawha County Commission
Strength & conditioning coach resigns
Joe Miday is leaving Marshall after six seasons to take a new job at Western Kentucky.
Threatened deputy shoots and kills man in Mercer County
Fourth deadly shooting involving police in past week.
MU’s Kopp says Bucks for Brains has created momentum
President Kopp wants to see legislature continue program.
WVU women even up Big 12 record
The WVU women’s basketball team, after starting Big 12 play with close losses to two ranked teams, has squared its league record with back-to-back wins. Now the Mountaineers (10-5, 2-2) are preparing to host TCU (7-8, 0-4) on Tuesday night. Coach Mike Carey said his team’s turnaround has been predicated on curbing foul trouble. WVU
Senator seeks more family time.