WV MetroNews

WV MetroNews

Marshall sinks in second quarter of 48-17 loss at James Madison

— By David Walsh
All week, Marshall coach Tony Gibson said limiting big plays would be vital in Saturday’s Sun Belt Conference opener between the Thundering Herd and unbeaten James Madison.
Whatever the Herd employed, the Dukes solved the puzzle and the big plays came consistently, particularly in the first half.
A long touchdown pass in the first quarter followed by two long TD runs and a final long TD pass in the second period sparked the Dukes past Marshall, 45-17, in front of a sellout crowd


Continue Reading
WV MetroNewsby WV MetroNews

Mountaineers and South Carolina play to 1-1 draw in showdown of top 20 squads

West Virginia and South Carolina battled to a 1-1 draw. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia and South Carolina battled to a 1-1 draw. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia and South Carolina battled to a 1-1 draw. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia and South Carolina battled to a 1-1 draw. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia and South Carolina battled to a 1-1 draw. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia and South Carolina battled to a 1-1 draw. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia and South Carolina battled to a 1-1

Continue Reading
WV MetroNewsby WV MetroNews

Ascend program targeting educators set to expand

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An expanded Ascend West Virginia for educators is getting off the ground.
A three-year effort financed largely by the Appalachian Regional Commission with a $1.6, led by the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, and supported by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative (WVPEC) and the WVU Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative, will recruit, prepare, place and retain teachers in communities across West Virginia.
Donna Holyman Peduto
WVPEC


Continue Reading
WV MetroNewsby WV MetroNews

From bad to worse: Defensive struggles mount for West Virginia in 45-42 loss at Iowa State

Iowa State running back Aiden Flora (21) passes the ball for a touchdown around West Virginia linebacker Isaiah Patterson (16) during the second in a Big 12 Conference football game on Oct. 3, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.Iowa State cornerback Seth Johnson (3) tackles West Virginia wide receiver DJ Epps (2) after a catch during the first quarter of a Big 12 Conference football game on Oct. 3, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.Iowa State wide receiver Omari Hayes (9) catches a

Continue Reading
WV MetroNewsby WV MetroNews

Marshall at James Madison: What to watch for

— By Bill Cornwell
It’s Sun Belt Conference football for the remainder of the 2026 regular season for Marshall.
The Thundering Herd (3-1) open league play on Saturday at defending conference champion James Madison.
The game kicks off at 3:45 p.m. at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Virginia and is being shown nationally on ESPNU.
Both teams won last week, though in far different fashion. Marshall defeated Gardner-Webb, 36-35, on a last-second field goal, while JMU (4-0) defeated Old



Continue Reading
WV MetroNewsby WV MetroNews

Follow along: West Virginia battles Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium

An 0-2 start in Big 12 play is guaranteed for West Virginia (3-1, 0-1) or Iowa State (2-2, 0-1) after the two teams meet at noon Saturday inside Jack Trice Stadium.
It’s an opportunity for the Mountaineers to get right defensively after the unit struggled for much of last week’s 41-24 loss to Oklahoma State.
The Cyclones have scored at will in their two wins, but managed 30 points over setbacks to Iowa and Utah, both of which Iowa State was competitive in.
First-year ISU head coach Jimmy Rogers


Continue Reading
WV MetroNewsby WV MetroNews

A huge buck and father-son hunt to last forever

WESTON, W.Va. — It didn’t take young Gavin James long to tag his 2026 archery buck, but the monster which hit the ground on the opening day of the season was actually a buck the 11-year old had been hunting for the past three years.
Gavin and his dad Todd James of Buckhannon had spotted the big buck three years ago while hunting their property in Lewis County.
“Three years ago my brother passed him up,” Gavin explained in a conversation on West Virginia Outdoors.
His dad added the buck at that


Continue Reading
WV MetroNewsby WV MetroNews

Former middle school principal named in criminal charges in Raleigh County

BECKLEY, W.Va. — A former Oak Hill Middle School principal who faces criminal charges in Fayette County for allegedly embezzling from school now faces charges in a separate case in Raleigh County.
Chad Quesenberry (RCSO)
The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office said Chad Quesenberry is charged with 12 counts of embezzlement, 12 counts of forgery, computer fraud and fraudulent schemes.
Quesenberry allegedly took more than $7,200 while working for Bridgeport equipment.
A criminal complaint said



Continue Reading
WV MetroNewsby WV MetroNews
2

Groundbreaking scheduled for new University High Athletic Complex

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Groundbreaking for the University High School Athletic Complex has now been set for next spring as fundraising enters the final stage.
The UHS Athletic Complex will be located behind the school on the Dotson Tipple site. The project valued at around $4 million will add baseball, softball and in the future tennis on Bakers Ridge.
The Monongalia County Board of Education agreed to match half the cost, and that resulted in the formation of the UHS Sports Complex Campaign

Continue Reading
WV MetroNewsby WV MetroNews

SECTIONS

© 2026 WV GATE - The Front Door to the Mountain State theme by akbilisim.