Richlands set to claim third state football title
Richlands faces Orange at Ernie Hicks Stadium aiming for a 14th win and a first state crown in six years for Tazewell County. The Blue Tornadoes, 13-0, rely on Dennis Vaught’s staff and 46 carries for 229 yards by Breeding to wear down Salem and reach the championship game after a dominant playoff push.
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Larry Hypes Named Contributing Editor at Daily Telegraph
Larry Hypes is appointed contributing editor at the Daily Telegraph, joining senior staff to oversee opinion and analysis. The move strengthens the paper’s editorial desk as Hypes brings decades of reporting and writing experience to the role.
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Jaguars rally past Mountaineers in overtime thrill
South Alabama erased an 87-77 deficit with 14 seconds left as Charlie Burke drained three 3-pointers to force overtime against West Virginia. Burke sparked a 14-0 run in OT, sending the Jaguars to a 107-100 victory behind Mike Boyd's 30 points for WVU.
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Marshall blitzes Longwood in 101 86 road win
Harold Simmons and Tyrone Phillips each poured in 22 first half points as Marshall Thundering Herd routed Longwood 101 86 in a non conference game. Phillips totaled 38 and Simmons 27, lifting Marshall to 2 1 while Longwood, a Division II member, got 20 from Charles Brown.
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Balancing act lifts Lady Blues in WVU conference win
Bluefield State beat Concord 73-66 as six players reached double figures led by Lisa Smith with 25 points. Lola Jones limited to eight, Terri Lovejoy scored 26 for Concord, while Bluefield State built a 16 point lead before fending off a late rally. The Lady Blues improved to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in the WVIAC, with next game at West Virginia State.
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Jones nabs WVC honor for Bluefield State forward Lola Jones
Bluefield State forward Lola Jones earned the West Virginia Conference women's basketball player of the week for the second straight week. In seven games since transferring from North Greenville Junior College she averages 27.7 points and 15 rebounds, leading the WVIAC in scoring and ranking second in boards. Coach Tom Jesse hails her defense and offense. Shepherd’s Pat Ramey was named men's player of the week.
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Big Blues return home to host West Virginia Tech
Bluefield State College opens at Ned Shott Gymnasium after a 4-1 road swing that included a crucial West Virginia Conference win over arch rival Concord. Coach Terry Brown praises the five game road run, notes strong home enthusiasm, and cites the team’s high scoring offense and shooting accuracy as momentum builds into the matchup with West Virginia Tech. Guard Gary Chisholm sits third in the conference with 22 ppg.
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Baseball owners reopen labor pact amid winter meetings turmoil
Baseball owners narrowly voted 15 to 13 to reopen the collective bargaining agreement with the Players Association, risking a new work stoppage as key terms expire January 10. Jesse Jackson urged faster integration of executive ranks, citing 17 percent black front office staff and only 21 of 534 executives.
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