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Inside the Numbers: 2023-24 Women’s Basketball
ATHENS, W.Va. – Over the last few years at the conclusion of the academic year, the Concord University Sports Information Department takes a look back at each sport's program success in the recently completed season in an Inside the Numbers series. The transition to the hardwood begins with women's basketball. 10- Ten of the 17 wins for the Mountain Lions came when it held teams under 70 points as they were a perfect 10-0 when limiting the opposition to less than 70 points. 10- Maddie Ratcliff and Jaisah Smith became two of 10 players in program history to have career...
Friends of the Library book sale coming up Aug. 2-3
Lewisburg, WVa. (WVDN) – The annual Friends of the Greenbrier County Public Library Book Sale is coming up Aug. 2 and 3. Held in conjunction with the Lewisburg Literary Festival, the sale will feature around 10,000 volumes of used fiction and non-fiction that have been donated to the library. The Friends of the Library donate […] The post Friends of the Library book sale coming up Aug. 2-3 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Kenova man faces several charges in the kidnapping of a Huntington woman, troopers say
PRICHARD, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kenova man has been arrested and faces several charges in connection to the kidnapping of a woman from Huntington, troopers said. Richard Pennington, 33, was arrested just after midnight Saturday. He surrendered to investigators following a manhunt after a Huntington woman said he had kidnapped her, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police.
Morgantown celebrates 100 years of Don Knotts' legacy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Morgantown is recognizing a legendary entertainer by paying tribute to West Virginia native Don Knotts. The Metropolitan Theater will be celebrating Knotts' life and legacy from July 20-24 by showing a marathon of his films and featuring special guests and performances. Signage...
24 Hours of Appalachia ‘Miners and Loggers Delight’ promises economic boost and supports charitable causes
Hinton, WV and southern West Virginia is set to welcome thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts from across the nation for the highly anticipated event, “24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Loggers Delight,” taking place on July 26-28, 2024. This exhilarating 24-hour endurance rally is expected to draw a sizable...
West Virginia reacts to calls for President Biden to end his campaign
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — There are more calls across the nation, including West Virginia, for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid. Many are concerned he’s putting other political races in jeopardy. Some national Democrat party leaders have spoken to the president privately, to at least entertain the idea of stepping away from […]
WV paid more than $900,000 sending National Guard members to Texas border in 2023
The state of West Virginia spent more than $900,000 in 2023 sending a group of volunteers from the West Virginia National Guard to the southern border as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial Operation Lone Star initiative, according to documents obtained via the Freedom of Information Act and shared by nonprofit watchdog group American […] The post WV paid more than $900,000 sending National Guard members to Texas border in 2023 appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Couple arrested after dispute over drinking the last Pepsi
SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A couple was arrested after fighting over drinking the last Pepsi. On July 17, 2024, a Raleigh County Deputy was assigned to respond to a domestic disturbance in Sophia. Upon arrival, the deputy found the complainant on the back porch of the residence. She reported that her daughter, Destiny Smith, had […]
CAMC named ‘Best Regional Hospital’ by U.S. News and World Report
CAMC has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the second year in a row CAMC has earned this designation. CAMC also has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in eight...
Senator Manchin announces $4.7 million grant to help southern WV families and children
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Senator Joe Manchin approved a huge grant set to help families all over southern West Virginia. More than $4.7 million is going to the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Programs in Mercer and Summers Counties. Senator Manchin announced the funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health […]
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