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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by WV MetroNewsIn an announcement heavy with criticism of the current incarnation of the state school board, Gov. Patrick Morrisey named a new member, James Paul, former executive director of the state board that oversees charter schools.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey
“The school board, a lot of the votes you’ve seen are nine‑zero. Well, this is my first pick for the school board. I’m going to tell you, Dr. Paul, I’m hopeful to see some more eight‑one votes. We’re beginning to change,” Morrisey said during a crowded
by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Board of Education voted Wednesday to uphold the decision by the Wayne County Board of Education that will close Dunlow and Genoa elementary schools at the end of this school year.
The state board also voted Wednesday to return some local control to the Logan County Board of Education and lift a state of emegency in Pocahontas County Schools.
Wayne decision
Todd Alexander
The Wayne County BOE voted 4-1 last month to close the small schools to help save money created
by WV MetroNewsWORTHINGTON, W.Va. — A Marion County town is getting an answer to its ongoing sewer system issues.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced some much-needed improvements for the Worthington system Wednesday during a news conference at the state capitol.
The problem started in June 2024 when a problem with the system was misdiagnosed following a major rain event. The operator resigned, and the investigation into the problem revealed years of mismanagement.
“I’m announcing we’re
by WV MetroNewsBRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — WVU Medicine United Hospital Center has announced plans for a $48 million state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center expansion project.
Dr. David Hess
President and CEO Dr. David Hess said the facility is designed to provide the best patient experience while providing a superior work environment.
“You can drop off a loved one who’s getting a procedure or surgery done, and once the outpatient procedure is done, you can pick them up at a very private exit at the back of the
by WV MetroNewsINSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Ripley’s 45-33 win over Shady Spring in the Country Roads Shootout at West Virginia State University.
Shady Spring (9-4):
Gabe Short – 14 points
Ripley (12-4):
Matthew Stellato – 13 points
Brady McVay – 12 points
Kyler Doss – 10 points
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by WV MetroNewsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — What West Virginia’s starting lineup of position players looks like Friday for its season opener at Georgia Southern will almost certainly change for Game 2 Saturday, and again in the series finale Sunday.
The Mountaineers will carry a much different look with an abundance of new personnel than a year ago in Steve Sabins’ first season as head coach that yielded a single season program record 44 victories with a second straight appearance in a Super Regional.
While many of the
by WV MetroNewsINSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Gilmer County’s 69-25 win over Tolsia in the Country Roads Shootout at West Virginia State University.
Gilmer County (15-1):
Lena Frymier – 18 points
Ava Dobbins – 14 points
Blair Dobbins – 11 points
Tolsia (10-9):
Jacey Crum – 6 points
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by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Kanawha County man must wait a few more months for a new trial in his murder case after prosecutors informed the court that a key witness is no longer available on the original trial date.
Gavin Smith was scheduled to go on trial for a second time for the murders of his mother, stepfather, and two brothers on February 23.
In a hearing before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard on Wednesday, Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Debra Rusnak stated that after a
by WV MetroNewsINSTITUTE, W.Va. — Highlights from Huntington St. Joseph’s 74-48 win over Parkersburg Catholic in the Country Roads Shootout at West Virginia State University.
Huntington St. Joseph’s (9-5):
Grady Paynter – 29 points
Micaiah Ehirim – 15 points
Isaiah Sanders – 10 points
Parkersburg Catholic (14-2):
Carter Nelson – 12 points
Preston Randolph – 10 points
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