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No. 19 West Virginia blows by UCF, 106-56

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Foster teen turns experience into legislation to help give foster kids a voice

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –An 18-year-old foster youth is using her experience in the system to push for change.
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Katana Curry partnered with Cabell County Delegate Evan Worrell to introduce legislation making changes to the Foster Care Bill of Rights.
House Bill 4749 aims to ensure that a child who is 13 or older is informed by their guardian ad litem or legal counsel of any hearing relevant to their case and is asked whether they would like to attend.
Curry, who just turned 18, said on



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Strong second half lifts Logan over Doddridge County, 65-57

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Logan’s 65-57 win over Doddridge County in the Country Roads Shootout at West Virginia State University.
Doddridge County (14-2):

Jerod Trent – 16 points

Logan (8-8):

Lucas Lambert – 23 points
Ivan Miller – 12 points
Bentley Williamson – 11 points
Zo Murphy – 10 points

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Morgantown remains unbeaten with 89-88 (2OT) win over Ashland

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Morgantown’s 89-88 (2OT) win over Ashland Paul Blazer, Kentucky in the Country Roads Shootout at West Virginia State University.
Morgantown (13-0):

Max Frey – 34 points
Waylon Colistra – 22 points
Collin Ridgeway – 15 points

Ashland Paul Blazer, Ky. (15-6):

Elijah Neel – 27 points
Caleb Clarke – 22 points
Drew Smith – 18 points
Justin Hughes – 11 points


 
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Boyd County defeats Martinsburg, 98-79

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Boyd County’s (KY) 98-79 win over Martinsburg in the Country Roads Shootout at West Virginia State University.
Boyd County (19-6):

Jacob Spurlock – 41 points
Malachi Payne – 21 points
Ethan Rardon – 10 points

Martinsburg (6-8):

Nykeem Thompson – 19 points
Kody Shallis – 16 points
Boston Todd – 12 points
Brayden Amsler – 11 points


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Harrison County school placed on lockdown after threat

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Mountaineer Elementary School in Harrison County was placed on a brief lockdown following a threat that was texted to 911 on Wednesday.
The text was received at 11:44 a.m. with emergency responders reporting within minutes to secure the facility and later determine the threat non-credible.
An investigation involving the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department later discovered that a 10-year-old boy at the school was involved. No charges will be filed against the child.
School


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Westside rallies from 11-point deficit to defeat Williamstown, 50-40

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Westside’s 50-40 win over Williamstown in the Country Roads Shootout at West Virginia State University.
Williamstown (9-8):

Caleb Atkinson – 13 points
Dom Strcula – 12 points
Tyler Keiser – 10 points

Westside (9-5):

Bradyn Waldron – 16 points
Hendrix Cook – 12 points
Braxton Waldron – 10 points

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Cause of fatal Kanawha County fire now listed as undetermined

MARMET, W.Va. — The state Fire Marshal’s Office said investigators have been unable to determine the cause of a deadly fire from last weekend in eastern Kanawha County.
The blaze, which happened Saturday night near Sutphin Drive in Marmet, claimed the life of a 65-year-old woman.
Investigators said Wednesday as of now the cause of the fire is officially listed as undetermined.
Neighbors reported hearing an explosion before seeing the flames.
The body was taken to the state Medical Examiner’s



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Governor says he would consider more funding for schools if budget ‘offsets’ are identified

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said state officials could consider increased financial support for public schools but emphasized that would require making choices elsewhere.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey
“Anytime folks want to put new money that’s not accounted for, you’ve got to take it away from somewhere else. We’re not spending more in aggregate, right? That part, I’m clear about,” Morrisey said during a briefing today in response to a MetroNews question.
In December, the state school board approved


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Cheeseman scores 20 as Doddridge defeats Roane, 60-35

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Doddridge County’s 60-35 win over Roane County in the Country Roads Shootout at West Virginia State University.
Doddridge County (11-6):

Aleigh Cheeseman – 20 points
Kamryn Satterfield – 11 points
Payton Trent – 11 points

Roane County (7-7):

Amelia Pope – 12 points
Anna Tolley – 10 points

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