DUNBAR — Davis & Elkins nearly completed a comeback but fell just short in an 80-77 Mountain East Conference loss to West Virginia State Wednesday night at the Walker Convocation Center.
The Senators trailed by as many as nine points in the second half but rallied behind Matthew Gray’s 30 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Nnadozie Okoroji added 16 points, hitting four 3-pointers, while Noah Adamczyk chipped in 10 points and four rebounds. Darrius Roach contributed nine points and key
CHARLESTON — With personal income tax cuts going into effect for 2026 in neighboring Kentucky and Ohio, Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to move faster than West Virginia’s current glidepath for reducing personal income tax rates during the legislative session starting next week.
Morrisey has proposed cutting West Virginia’s personal income tax rates by between 5% and 10%.
“West Virginians are still feeling the impact of inflation,” the governor said. “They were suffering for a long time. People know
ELKINS – Two local colleges will offer multiple events with conversations, keynote speakers and community service in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday.
Davis & Elkins College invites students, staff and the public to join in the college’s annual MLK Day celebration at 7 p.m. Monday.
The event will take place at the Robbins Memorial Chapel on the college’s campus and is described as a “Service Renewal & Recommitment” led by the Benfield-Vick Chaplain’s Office, with
Stop spam callers in their tracks
Dear Heloise: When telemarketers call your house, answer by spelling “stop” out loud. I thought that I would try this one day because this is what I get told when I receive spam text messages. Our phone rarely rings anymore. Hope this works for others! — Kelly, in Anaheim, California
Kelly, I usually say that I’m on the “Do Not Call” list and that if they call here again, I’ll report them now that I have their telephone number. It’s helped with some callers but
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DOCENTS FOR LOG CABIN QUILTERS GUILD EXHIBIT: at The Arts Center today from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., to chat with Log Cabin Quilters Guild Members about their exhibition on display. Some members will be working on their works-in-progress, and all are eager to share their vast
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Art Rooney II sensed Mike Tomlin might be ready for a change. Nineteen years doing any job is a long time, let alone in the white-hot spotlight that comes with coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
So when Tomlin walked into Rooney’s office on Tuesday and told his longtime boss he was stepping down after a largely successful run that included one Super Bowl victory, an appearance in another and 19 straight non-losing seasons, Rooney wasn’t shocked.
“He was pretty clear about what
Dear Annie: After dating a guy who turned out to be a narcissist, my question is, how can I heal? I’ve tried everything, and I’ve even felt like I’m over it and I’m OK, but then I have my days. It’s like grieving.
I fell in love with this man, and feel like I let my guard down way too soon, only to be disappointed. Yes, he pursued me heavily, and it’s like after supporting me through nursing school, by the time it was close to my graduating, he started to become distant. I am so depressed off
BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly fleeing from police and crashing into a tree while under the influence.
Alexis Ann Sothen, 34, is charged with one count of fleeing in a vehicle from law enforcement while DUI, one count of fleeing in vehicle from law enforcement with reckless indifference and one count of third offense driving with license revoked for DUI of alcohol, all felonies. She is also charged with one count of fleeing
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
The theater group announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6. Afterward, Hasty Pudding Theatricals dates to 1844 and calls itself the third-oldest theater group in existence. It gives out the awards to people who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. Keaton is known for his
RACHEL — Eli Ramsey fired in 27 points as North Marion claimed a 102-55 Big 10 Conference win over Elkins on Wednesday night.
Landon Shreve tossed in 25 points for the Tigers, followed by Dreyton Boggs with 16 and Isaiah Nutter’s 11.
Conner Balwanz added 17 and Cooper Williams 16 for the Huskies, who raced out to a 58-31 halftime lead after outscoring Elkins, 31-15, in the second canto.
The Tigers (0-7 overall, 0-4 Big 10) will visit Philip Barbour at 7:30 p.m. on Friday for another Big 10
