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WVU Helps Spark Innovation, Entrepreneurship to Aid BHS Alum Michael Morehead in Successful Startup
Article Courtesy of Jake Stump/West Virginia University. When Michael Morehead entered West Virginia University’s master’s program in computer science in 2011, his main goal was “survival.” The Bridgeport native’s main motivation was obtaining health insurance to cover medical bills from chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That’s all he wanted, he admits. But he wound up with much more.
Mike Drop: Bill Bender on What Could Hold WVU Back in 2024
Pardon this interruption of any summer fun, but the 2024 college football season is fast approaching. And to preview what to expect from WVU, Mike Asti welcomed Bill Bender of the Sporting News back on Mike Drop. Bender discussed what he likes and what he doesn’t like about the Mountaineers...
WVU Hoops offers another four star, class of 2025 wing
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2025 wing Jayden Forsythe earlier this week, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 45th high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Associate head coach Chester Frazier has been the lead recruiter of Forsythe and gave him the opportunity.
WVSN Notebook 7/5/24: Reflecting on Past WVU Greats
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. #AGTG Blessed to receive an offer from West Virginia University!! #HailWV @WVUhoops @fl_Rebels @CIngram_85 @CoachBowie_HHS pic.twitter.com/q1yyBS8Djd. — Cornelius Ingram II (@IngramCj_) July 5, 2024. Update (10:20 AM) – Pat White was a...
Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission Gearing Up for 2024 Wheeling Arts Fest
WHEELING ,W.Va. (WTRF) — The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has announced that the Wheeling Arts Festival will return on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Wheeling Park. Organizers say this event promises to be a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community, making it a highlight of the summer season. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., […]
Wheeling-Based Teams Struggle in Hometown ‘Beast of the East’ 1st Day
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– The Wheeling Wildthings lost to the Ohio Valley Mountaineers 2-1 Thursday. The next game, Wheeling Post 1 (17U) lost to Renegades Baseball (South Hills based) 11-0 after four innings. Pool Play continues through Saturday, then Championships are on Sunday.
Kids put the pedal to the metal during the Oil Can Derby
WELLSBURG, W.Va (WTRF) — Wellsburg held their annual Oil Can Derby this morning. Kids throughout the community came to participate in a high-speed race to see who was the fastest of them all. Fred Marino, organizer of the Wellsburg Oil Can Derby, says that his father was responsible for starting the derby back up […]
JJ Wetherholt is once again the projected No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft
WVU star infielder JJ Wetherholt, who entered the 2024 college baseball season as the projected No. 1 overall pick in this year's MLB Draft, dealt with significant injury issues over the course of the regular season. But, after proving he's fully healthy and ending the season strong, the former Mountaineer is gaining traction in mock drafts yet again.
Hancock County Savings Bank celebrates 125 years with parade and iconic duck race
Hancock County, W.Va. — The celebrations continued in the Northern Panhandle, as the Hancock County Savings Bank of Chester rang in 125 years on Thursday!. To celebrate, a 4th of July parade, 5-K race and the iconic duck race were held downtown. The duck race is a decades-long tradition...
American Fireworks Company prepares for spectacular fireworks show in the Ohio Valley
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — As the excitement builds at Heritage Port, thousands of people are eagerly anticipating a spectacular fireworks show. The good news is the crew from the American Fireworks Company is definitely up to the task. A crew of six technicians have been hard at work since early Thursday morning to make […]
Shrine Bowl Director Offers Evaluation of WVU OL Wyatt Milum as NFL Prospect
A major figure in the world of scouting college football prospects is high on another senior WVU offensive lineman. Eric Galko, the Director of Football Ops and Player Personnel for the East-West Shrine Bowl, offered his thoughts on the latest Mountaineer NFL prospect on Wednesday. “WHO’S NEXT: We got to...
Reaction to Morgantown firefighter pay dispute
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– Firefighters in Morgantown are concerned as new policies are enacted by the city to comply with a new state law. The measure, sponsored by state Senator Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, requires municipalities to pay firefighters during holidays for their entire shift even if it spans two calendar days or give them equal time off.
New support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities to begin in Wheeling this July
A new in-person support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs will hold its first meeting on July 16, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the August Levy Learning Center in Wheeling, W.Va. The group will continue to meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to share information, resources, laughter and support.
Smoke detectors may have saved lives in Logan fire
LOGAN, W.Va. — Logan firefighters say working smoke detectors may have saved lives in an early Saturday morning structure fire. The fire was reported a 2:22 a.m. Saturday on Heritage Lane in the Sunbeam area of Logan. Those who were inside the home at the time told firefighters that...
SCHS Wildcat Basketball Camp Starts Monday
Monday is the start of the SCHS Wildcat Basketball Camp. Registration cost is $45 and campers will learn from lecture instruction, fundamental skills and competitive games under Wildcats head coach Pete Colclasure along with Wildcat players and staff. Boys entering 3,4,5 grades will go daily from 10-11:30 with 6-8th graders going from 12-2. Walk in sign up swill be accepted on the first day of camp.
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