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More of WVU Football’s Top Breakout Candidates for This Season
As the 2024 college football season approaches, here’s a look at who could become a household name by season’s end. Our other predicted breakout candidates can be found here and here. Nicco Marchiol. Marchiol, the redshirt sophomore and backup to Garrett Greene at quarterback, represents a high-upside breakout...
West Virginia Olympians And Wildlife Corridors, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded last night. But for the athletes that participated in the games, the memories will last a lifetime. Ed Etzel was a West Virginia University rifle coach when he registered a near-perfect shooting score to win a gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He recently spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about his experience and perspective 40 years on.
Fairmont State Looking to Alumni, North Central West Virginia Residents to Shape Future; Survey Launched
Just over a year ago, Fairmont State welcomed their new President, Dr. Mike Davis. Early in his presidency, Davis initiated a highly participatory strategic planning process to guide the university’s future. His intent was to ensure that every alumnus and community member could contribute to this effort and offer their ideas about how to make Fairmont State a “Great Place to Learn, to Work, and to Call Home.”
W.Va. Olympian Recalls Gold Medal Experience At ‘84 Games
The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded Sunday night, but for the athletes that participated in the games the memories will last a lifetime. Ed Etzel was a West Virginia University rifle coach when he registered a near-perfect shooting score to win a gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He recently spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about his experience and perspective 40 years on.
Bridgeport Resident Kevin Ellis Elected as Member of West Virginia Alumni Association Board of Directors
Three West Virginia University alumni and one current student were elected to the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors during the Alumni Association’s annual business meeting. Kevin Ellis, Abe Key and Denise Workman will each serve six-year terms, and student member Abigail Browning will serve a one-year term. Their...
Rusty is the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week!
(LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Rusty! Rusty is known for his sense of adventure and for his distinctive underbite! He enjoys taking long rides on the sxs and spends his days protecting his family from passersby in the alley. Many thanks to all who submitted, and congratulations to this week’s LOOTPRESS […]
Starlink Is Coming to 'Radio Quiet Zones' in the US
Antenna dishes of the Very Large Array near Magdalena, New Mexico. (Jon G. Fuller/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) SpaceX is rolling out Starlink access in the remaining corners of the US that have yet to receive it. On Friday, SpaceX announced it had developed a way to bring Starlink...
Splash Zone in Clarksburg to close for season earlier than usual
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Splash Zone in Clarksburg will be closing for the season this weekend. City Parks of Clarksburg officials said they had planned to be open for Labor Day Weekend, but an early school calendar with many staff in high school and college would not allow that to happen.
Church in West Milford to hold community carnival this weekend
WEST MILFORD, W.Va (WDTV) - A church in West Milford will be hosting a community event this weekend!. The West Milford United Methodist Church is holding a community carnival at their church on Main Street Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be over 20 free games, prizes...
Two dead in early morning pursuit
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — A high speed pursuit on U.S. Route 19 across three counties early Monday morning left two people dead. The chase began in Raleigh County where the Beckley Police Department had pulled over a red Ford Focus. The vehicle fled and all area departments were immediately involved.
WVU Medicine Health Report: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - In this edition of the WVU Medicine Health Report, Dr. Umer Najib, the director of the WVU Medicine Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Program, talks about what the program is and how it works. Watch the video above to learn more.
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation grants Morgantown nonprofit $20K
The Born This Way Foundation, founded by Lady Gaga and her mother Cynthia Germanotta—a Morgantown native and WVU graduate—allocated $20,000 to Libera in July 2024. This nonprofit provides funding, mental health resources and support to West Virginian women and youth. The donation is a part of Born This...
West Virginia dentist turns himself in after employees allegedly find a water bottle containing a hidden camera in bathroom
Dr. Jeremy Michael Crow, 45-years-old of Washington PA, turned himself into the Weirton Police Department and was charged with 39 misdemeanor counts of Criminal Invasion of Privacy.
1 man flown to hospital after water rescue at Audra
AUDRA, W.Va (WDTV) - One man was flown to the hospital on Saturday afternoon after a water rescue at Audra State Park. Emergency crews were dispatched to the park around 2:50 p.m. Once on scene, officials determined a man dove off a rock and struck his head on the riverbed....
Here’s what’s happening during day six of the State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia continues its exciting run today, Tuesday, August 13, with a lineup of entertainment, demonstrations, and attractions for all ages. The gates open at 8:00 AM, and visitors can enjoy carnival rides starting at 11:00 AM, with the West Virginia Lottery booth opening at 12:00 PM. […]
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