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For West Virginia, ‘a lot of emphasis’ on protecting home court against 11th-ranked Iowa State
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Of the eight remaining games on West Virginia’s regular-season schedule, the four away from home are against teams ranked in the top 15 and with a NCAA Net Ranking no worse than 12th ahead of Tuesday’s action. One comes later this month at Iowa...
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As comfort level increases, Stevenson’s productivity sparks West Virginia at critical time
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For the second time over a span of three games and eight days, West Virginia fifth-year shooting guard Erik Stevenson surpassed 30 points in a home victory. Stevenson, who scored 31 points in an 80-77 triumph over Auburn on January 28, offered an encore in his...
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Stevenson sizzles, Mountaineers handle Oklahoma, 93-61
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The significance of Saturday’s game against Oklahoma wasn’t lost on West Virginia, which had dropped seven straight to the Sooners and spoke in advance of needing a win to take another step toward securing a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Behind perhaps their most...
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University edges Bridgeport 47-43 to secure home-court advantage in sectional
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — University girls basketball coach Nick Lusk hoped the Hawks would force the ball out of Bridgeport point guard Gabby Reep’s hands as often as possible when the two teams battled Monday at BHS. In the first half, it didn’t happen as frequently as Lusk wanted...
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Doddridge County wins sixth consecutive game, 57-48 over Wirt County
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Doddridge County’s 57-48 win over Wirt County in the Par Mar Shootout at West Virginia State University.
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WVU Davis College Store helps rural businesses, students succeed
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — There’s an effort underway at West Virginia University that promotes student agriculture products in local and regional markets. The WVU Davis College Store has been doing so for the past year. Business Manager Kelly Irvine said it’s part of the Davis College of Agriculture, and...
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Lewis County rallies to collect 14th win, 51-44 over Lincoln County
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Lewis County’s 51-44 win over Lincoln County in the Par Mar Shootout at West Virginia State University.
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Lincoln County wins seesaw battle over Lewis County, 50-48
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Lincoln County’s 50-48 win over Lewis County in the Par Mar Shootout at West Virginia State University.
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Woman whose husband was killed by distracted driver pushes for increased penalties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Preston County woman told legislators her story of the deadly consequences f distracted driving at they considered a bill to update and enhance the penalties for that crime on Monday. The bill was HB 2218, before House Judiciary. Several delegates called it one of the...
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Morgantown police defend use of force in downtown arrest
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Police Department is clarifying a downtown incident that was videotaped but lacks the proper context, according to Chief Eric Powell. “It’s a real shame that people automatically jump on that wagon as it pertains to the negative portrayal of police interactions with people or are willing to just chime in and create even more narratives that are even more negative and derogatory about police,” Powell said.
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Student arrested in Tucker County after threat
PARSONS, W.Va. — A Tucker County juvenile is in custody and faces charges after he allegedly threatened a school shooting. Law enforcement was called to Tucker County High School Monday morning after school officials were notified of a potential threat. “…the juvenile was taken into custody following several threats...
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Efforts to add magistrate in Monongalia County continue
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — State lawmakers are working to add another magistrate to Monongalia County during this legislative session. Delegate Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, is the lead sponsor on HB 3174, which was introduced last week and sent to the House Judiciary Committee. “It asks for a fifth magistrate to be...
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Monongalia, Kanawha commissions to continue working together; Kanawha opposes Mountaineer Gas rate hike
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom told the Kanawha County Commission Tuesday he wants both counties to continue working together to better serve the state as a whole. Bloom presented what he referred to as “the CAP initiative” to bring the counties together. “It’s...
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Preliminary hearing continued for Weston woman charged in daughter’s death
WESTON, W.Va. — The preliminary hearing for a Lewis County woman accused in the stabbing death of her three-month daughter will take place at a later date following a continuance Tuesday. Krista Brunecz, 31, of Weston, allegedly stabbed the child multiple times in the chest before stabbing herself. Police...
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Father in Lewis County baby stabbing death speaks out
WESTON, W.Va. — The father of a three-month-old baby girl who was stabbed to death by her mother in Dec. 2022 says there were clear symptoms of post-partum psychosis. “She wanted help and she reached out for it,” he said of Krista Brunecz, 31, of Weston. The father...
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Equipment failure blamed in Anmoore oil spill
ANMOORE, W.Va. — An Anmoore manufacturing facility is facing multiple violations following a suspected equipment failure on Dec. 29 that caused an oil spill. West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Assistant Chief Inspector of Environmental Enforcement Brad Wright said Amsted Graphite Materials (AGM) was using an oil/water separation system that malfunctioned.
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