Month: September 2013 Archives


MondaySeptember 30, 2013

Alpha Foundation hands out first mine safety grants

$10 million going to 16 research groups.

Gold and Blue Now: Tuesday, Oct. 1

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Dana Holgorsen discusses the health of his quarterbacks, while basketball coach Bob Huggins discusses the eligibility of his incoming players.

Hampshire sheriff credits alert resident in murder investigation

Man confronted those charged after seeing body wrapped in tarp.

Mingo couple files lawsuits against Judge Thornsbury, others

Attorney says there was no sexual relationship or affair between judge and former secretary.

Juco prospect becomes sixth O-line pledge for 2014

Sylvester Townes is a three-star recruit who West Virginia projects as a left tackle.

Martinsburg quarterback’s eligibility in limbo

A court ordered injunction allowed Malique Watkins to play in Friday's game against Morgantown.

Photos: Sherando 43, Jefferson 3

Sherando, Va. defeated Jefferson in week five of the season, 43-3.

Macon unlikely to play this season; WVU awaits clearance on Holton

Huggins says four other signees are practicing as Mountaineers aim to rebound from losing season.

Marshall classified staff will get bump in pay Nov. 1

University was able to come up with $600 per year for nearly 600 employees.

New River Gorge prepares for government shutdown

Park Service delivers bad news to those planning to use New River Gorge in days ahead, although Bridge Day won't be heavily impacted by a government shutdown.

Multimedia: Upon Further Review

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The MetroNews team of photographers and videographers takes its weekly look inside West Virginia football following the Mountaineers’ 30-21 upset victory over Oklahoma State.

Prison sentence for ex-fire chief

Timothy Whittington took the money to pay some bills.

A mess of a morning commute

Busy I-64 shutdown in Putnam County Monday after crash.

WVU officials looking for vandals

They're using social media to identify those responsible for post-game problems.

Eyewitness: man and woman jumped from Hancock County bridge

Crews searching Ohio River near Newell Bridge.

Morgantown has had enough

Social media may be the tool Morgantown residents and WVU students use to clamp down on post game behavior.

Clarksburg postal consolidation complete

None of the 105 employees lost their jobs according to the USPS.

Federal government shuts down

Social Security checks will be in the mail but national parks will close.

Health insurance marketplace opens Tuesday

West Virginians without health insurance will have to weigh their coverage options.

Gold and Blue Now: Monday, Sept. 30

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Clint Trickett talks about the different mentality from being a backup quarterback to the starter, Keith Patterson says that part of the defensive improvement has been coaching and that the entire defensive unit played with great effort in  last Saturday’s win over Oklahoma State. Lastly, Shaq Rowell discusses why the defensive line