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Youth football safety debate is rekindled by the same-day deaths of 2 young players
A 13-year-old's death, and the death of a 16-year-old high school player from a brain injury on the same day, have sparked renewed debate about whether the safety risks of...
Operations of natural gas pipeline that runs through Virginia and West Virginia can begin, regulators say
A hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline was given the go-ahead Tuesday to start operating, six years after construction began at more than double its original estimated cost.
NCAA, states reach agreement in lawsuit to permanently allow multiple-transfer athletes to compete
The NCAA and a coalition of states suing the organization have announced a proposed settlement of a lawsuit that would allow athletes to play immediately no matter how many times...
One man was a Capitol Police officer. The other rioted on Jan. 6. They’re both running for Congress.
Two men on opposite sides of the metal barricades during the riot at the U.S. Capitol are running for Congress on the same day.
West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says
A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete. The 2-1 ruling Tuesday from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of...
College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule
College athletes who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second time can return to competition, for now. A federal judge in West Virginia issued a 14-day...
North Carolina officer who repeatedly struck woman during arrest gets 40-hour suspension
A police officer who repeatedly punched a Black woman during an arrest in North Carolina last month was suspended Tuesday after authorities released new video of the encounter that showed...
Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods
Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers are digging out from devastating weekend storms that killed six people, toppled houses and cut power to tens of thousands. Government officials confirmed that...
Students’ lives thrown into disarray after West Virginia college announces plans to close
Alderson Broaddus University’s Board of Trustees voted Monday night to develop a plan to disband after another board overseeing the state’s four-year colleges and universities revoked the small private school’s...
Brown throws 4 TDs to help WVU top ECarolina 35-20
Jarrett Brown threw for a career-high 334 yards and four touchdown West Virginia paid back East Carolina with a 35-20 victory on Saturday. Brown was at ease directing the offense...