A former Marshall football player who accused ex-coach Bob Pruett of several NCAA violations now says several of those statements are not true. Former linebacker Charles Tynes is backing off his sworn affidavit that said Pruett promised to find him a job, a NCAA violation, and then directed him to lie about his salary to the NCAA.

Three years ago the WV PSC approved rules that allow water and sewer districts in growing areas to charge new customers a fee that helps pay for upgrading the system. Tt is causing a hardship in the Eastern Panhandle for the local Habitat for Humanity.

Performing arts organizations in Kanawha Co. are concerned about proposed budget cuts for school field trips, which include local theater and music performances. It will be up for discussion at the school board meeting Wednesday.

Binge drinking and alcohol-related incidents are on the rise at many college campuses. That is why a small group of college presidents~started a petition that calls for lawmakers to revisit underage drinking policies.

Can environmentalists and coal producers find common ground? Is there a way that protects the environment, and still allows the mining and burning of coal? That was the topic of a special forum in Charleston yesterday called “Coal: Energy, the Environment and West Virginia.”

Former Governor Bob Wise has a new book out. It calls for high schools to be totally revamped in America. Even though his focus has turned to high schools, Wise remains a steadfast champion of the program.

The USA's Olympic baseball team has two players with ties to West Virginia. Jeremy Cummings played for South Charleston High School and WVU. Matt LaPorta was a star player for the West Virginia Power.

A lawsuit is alleging that former Marshall University football coach Bob Pruett knew about academic fraud among his players -- and even encouraged them to take a class where Pruett said they would be sure to receive an “A”. The lawsuit also alleges that Pruett told his players to sign an affidavit that lied to the NCAA.

Wild chickens are overtaking a small community along Kings Creek just outside of Weirton in Hancock County. The birds are causing a major concern for residents and their families. They say the chickens are not just a nuisance but a health hazard.

Summer chores have Putnam County writer Cat Pleska thinkng about how, and why, we learn to use tools together.