Mountaineers look to bounce back from first loss when they host NC-Central Wednesday

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Nine days out from the start of his 11th season as West Virginia’s manager, Randy Mazey was already swinging for the fences. Mazey touched on things that ranged from expectations, a different offensive style more predicated on power than speed, candidates to have breakout seasons and challenges awaiting the Mountaineers throughout February, but he was particularly passionate regarding certain topics greatly that often go hand-in-hand and impact college sports at the highest levels.

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...

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Bridgeport’s 51-43 win over Woodrow Wilson in the Par Mar Shootout at West Virginia State University.

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Doddridge County’s 57-48 win over Wirt County in the Par Mar Shootout at West Virginia State University.

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Lewis County’s 51-44 win over Lincoln County in the Par Mar Shootout at West Virginia State University.

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Lincoln County’s 50-48 win over Lewis County in the Par Mar Shootout at West Virginia State University.

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...

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Wednesday afternoon fire damaged the Clarion Inn hotel in Fairmont. The three-alarm blaze was reported at about 1:30 p.m. There were no injuries reported. The Clarion Inn is located above the downtown Fairmont exit of Interstate 79 near the intersection with East Grafton Road. An...

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.

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...

FAIRMONT, W,Va. — Police in Fairmont are investigating an accidental shooting that wounded a juvenile Tuesday night. Police were dispatched to a residence on Oregon Avenue around 9:45 p.m., where they found the juvenile with a gunshot wound. No names have been released, and there is no information on...

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...