Day: March 21, 2014 Archives


FridayMarch 21, 2014

Governor’s warrant signed in Severance case

Charles Severance arrested in West Virginia but wanted in Virginia.

Autopsy determines cause of student’s death

Foul play had previously been ruled out.

Chasing championships in Charleston

The West Virginia boys state tournament features compelling matchups in all three title games.

WATCH: Huntington knocks out Washington, Highlanders advance to finals

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The No. 1 seed’s dream of a perfect season is over as Washington dropped a semifinal matchup to the Huntington Highlanders. Click above to watch highlights from this Class AAA semifinal contest. Check out the postgame press conference below from Huntington coach Ronald Hess and sophomore guard Tavian Dunn-Martin plus we hear

Wheeling Central buries Clay Battelle with barrage of 3s

Top-seeded Maroon Knights knock down 12 long-range shots to reach title game.

Down goes No. 1: Huntington stuns unbeaten Washington in Class AAA

Senior Aaric Nicks scored 20 points to lead No. 5 Highlanders to tourney's biggest upset so far.

WVU women face a true ‘big’ in Albany’s Megan Craig

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia women had an up-close view of Baylor’s Brittney Griner last season, so the prospects of facing Albany’s big-and-tall center Megan Craig shouldn’t be intimidating. Still, coach Mike Carey doesn’t want his players making allowances for Craig’s size in the middle. “She’s not as mobile (as Griner), but needless to

WATCH: Robert C. Byrd moves into Class AA finals

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Robert C. Byrd narrowly escaped Westside by defeating the Renegades 78-73 to advance to the championship game. Click above to watch highlights from this Class AA semifinal matchup. Check out the postgame press conference below from Robert C. Byrd coach Bill Bennett and Westside coach Nick Cook following the game.

RCB overcomes late collapse to beat Westside in OT

Eagles squander eight-point lead in last minute before moving to 24-0 in extra period.

WATCH: Charleston Catholic outmuscles Notre Dame

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Catholic is one win away from another state title after defeating Notre Dame 50-38 in the semifinal round. Click above to watch highlights from this Class A semifinal matchup. Check out the postgame press conference below from Charleston Catholic coach Bill McClanahan, senior guard coach Garrett McCarty, and senior forward Nick

Tomblin makes formal request for disaster aid to President Obama

Governor says water emergency has been a $61 million impact on economy.

WATCH: Video of Clarke, Cook, Rowell on pro day

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Watch West Virginia defensive end Will Clarke discuss his pro day workout and the feedback he’s receiving from NFL scouts. Also, watch highlights of safety Darwin Cook, nose tackle Shaq Rowell and blast from the past Noel Devine at Friday’s on-campus workout. “There was questions about me: While I was playing I

Pro day recap: Sims working through ‘long process’ until draft

Versatile running back says his year at West Virginia helped his NFL draft status.

West Virginia’s “Highway Angels” unfunded

Legislature fails to appropriate money for the Courtesy Patrol.

Charleston Catholic clamps down late on Notre Dame

Catholic allows just two fourth-quarter baskets and earns its way back to yet another Class A title game.

Text messaging program involving high school seniors has caught on quickly

Students asking questions about college and building relationships with counselors.

Eades pours in 31 as Bluefield stops No. 2 Poca

The third-seeded Beavers won 70-54 to charge back into the Class AA title game.

WATCH: Bluefied outlasts Poca 70-54

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Bluefield Beavers are on their way to the Class AA championship game for the third straight season thanks to a phenomenal 34-point performance from Anthony Eades. Click above to watch highlights from this Class AA semifinal matchup. Check out the postgame press conference below from Bluefield coach Buster Large and senior

House Minority Leader says Tomblin right to limit take from Rainy Day Fund

Del. Tim Armstead said the reserves should not have been the answer to the state's budget problems.

Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Raleigh County

Police are continuing investigation.