Day: November 29, 2019 Archives


FridayNovember 29, 2019

Doddridge County advances to first state final in 41 years, defeating Williamstown 27-3

WEST UNION, W.Va. — A sterling defensive effort and another multi-score performance from Hunter America lifted Doddridge County to a spot in the Class A state championship game. The top-seeded Bulldogs defeated Williamstown 27-3 at Cline Stansberry Stadium, giving their Doddridge their first appearance in a state final since 1978. “We realize how storied their

Season-ending win shows Brown has WVU moving in right direction

Neal Brown asked West Virginia fans to trust the climb, and showed signs of why that faith will pay off in the near future with a season-ending win over TCU.

Cabell Midland runs away from Spring Valley 31-0, advancing to Super Six

The Knights return to the Class AAA championship for the first time since 2012.

Double shooting in Nicholas County

Investigation underway following Friday incident.

Late heroics lift West Virginia to season-ending win at TCU

West Virginia stunned TCU with a late touchdown to finish the 2019 season on a winning note.

What to watch for: FIU at Marshall

Marshall needs a win and help to play in next week's conference title game.

Barboursville towing company destroyed in fire

Fire burned for several hours.

Scoring summary: Late Esdale TD catch gives WVU 20-17 win at TCU

Live scoring updates from the West Virginia-TCU season finale.

Roberts comes out against GOP proposal on multi-employer pension plan

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Ia.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the proposal.

West Virginia looks to end trying season on a winning note at TCU

Last game of season Friday afternoon in Fort Worth.

Winds die down at site of Pendleton County wildfire

Rolling debris creating hazards for firefighters.

Herd men’s soccer coach Chris Grassie suspended 8 games

Junior midfielder Pedro Dolabella also faces four-game suspension.

Power crews make quick work of wind-related outages

Most everyone back on by Wednesday morning.

Holiday weekend brings 10th year of Small Business Saturday

"Small Business Saturday's essential," said Karen Friel, West Virginia district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration.

North Central Report: Week 14

Fairmont Senior, Bridgeport and Doddridge County are at home on semifinal weekend.

A Thanksgiving holiday prayer

(I posted this Thanksgiving holiday commentary several years ago.) This Thanksgiving holiday we face constant reminders of our divisions and personal challenges. Disagreements extend from spats among family members all the way to violent conflicts between countries and religions to our own health and well-being. But we should also be reminded that there exists a