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David Price reflects on year one as WVSSAC executive director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While there are many challenges of running an organization like the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, David Price embraced the challenge and has enjoyed his role as the SSAC's executive director. Monday marked one full year at the helm and Eyewitness Sports caught up...
Artists continuing work on Parkersburg flood wall mural
PARKERSBURG — Work is continuing on the flood wall mural as artists are working on creating images that tie into the history of the area. This is the fourth year of the project with the work in “Phase 4” which will include five sections of the wall done by four artists, said Edward Escandon, a representative from the Floodwall Mural Committee.
BENNETT: Amos glad to be home
It was good to spend some time Sunday afternoon at Parkersburg South with Braxton Amos on the final day of his wrestling camp. If anyone sees Amos around town and he has a new acquaintance with him, it’s his recently acquired puppy Jack Daniels. “Half lab and half golden...
A Holiday Note to News and Sentinel Readers…
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel will not publish a print edition on Independence Day, July 4. This follows the paper’s policy of not having a print edition on major federal holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Our newsroom...
Parkersburg closing offices for holiday
PARKERSBURG — The City of Parkersburg will observe Independence Day Thursday. The Municipal Building will close at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and reopen for normal business at 8 a.m. Friday. Sanitation service will run one day behind.
Parkersburg City Crews working to fix sinkhole on 31st Street
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg City Crews were dispatched Tuesday morning after being notified of a potential sink hole near 31st street. The road has been blocked off, according to the City of Parkersburg Facebook page. The Facebook post also said they are waiting on utilities to be marked before...
Independence Day Parade rolls through Ripley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A chance of rain and nigh-unbearable humidity didn’t stop hundreds from lining the streets of Ripley for the annual Independence Day Parade. The parade is a highpoint in the city’s multi-day Fourth of July celebration, which has been called “America’s Largest Small Town Independence Day Celebration.”
WVU Pediatric Ophthalmologist Shares Tips for Keeping Kids’ Eyes Safe During the Summer
With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July right around the corner, West Virginia University School of Medicine Pediatric Ophthalmologist Geoff Bradford, M.D., is sharing tips for keeping children’s eyes safe during the summer months. “During the summer, many people partake in fun outdoor activities that they...
3 Guys Before The Game – Brian Jozwiak Visits (Episode 559)
He’s colorful and compassionate. He’s also one of the best to ever play football at West Virginia University. Mountaineer Hall of Fame member Brian Jozwiak joins 3 Guys to talk WVU football and his highly successful fundraiser for WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. That three-day event takes place next week and includes a golf tournament, a bowling event and a tribute to legendary head coach Don Nehlen.
WVU Women's Hoops adds post player
West Virginia University women’s basketball head coach Mark Kellogg has announced the addition of Feryal Defne Atli (Mersin, Turkey) to a grant-in-aid for the 2024-25 academic year. “We are thrilled to add another versatile piece to the program in Defne,” Kellogg said. “She comes to Morgantown with a ton...
Gilmer County football finds its man
GLENVILLE – The Gilmer County High School football program will be competing in the “new look” Class A field with a first-year head coach. On Monday evening, the Gilmer County Board of Education approved 1999 Titan graduate Tommy Hamric to guide the program. “Absolutely,” Hamric said of...
West Liberty University implements new measures as campus carry law takes effect
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — July 1 marked the first day for legal campus carry on West Virginia college campuses, including West Liberty University. People with concealed carry permits can now possess firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses. Institutions of higher learning can implement exceptions to the law.
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