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Gabby Barrett to perform in West Virginia
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Country music sensation Gabby Barrett will be performing in West Virginia this September. Barrett is set to perform at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling on September 8th at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the highly anticipated show are on sale and can be purchased here. Barrett is touring in support of her […]
Triple S Harley Davidson kicks off Wild and Wonderful MountainFest Motorcycle Rally on the 4th
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Throughout the country and North Central West Virginia we celebrate Independence Day. The day our nation was born and a day many look forward to every year. Throughout the local area there will be plenty celebrations; and one of the more unique gatherings is happening at Triple S Harley Davidson. Where they have the privilege of hosting the 16th Annual official gathering of the Wild and Wonderful MountainFest Motorcycle Rally. The week long event will feature live music, countless food vendors, and all things a motorcycle enthusiast could want. Bikers from around the country have traveled miles on the country roads to participate in this weekends event; and officials like, Jaime Summerlin, couldn’t be more excited for the anticipated turnout. All in an effort to encourage the community to come together and wish the USA a happy birthday.
‘Benson River Jam’ along Tygart River will feature live music this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The first Benson River Jam will be held tomorrow along the Tygart River. The event will feature four artists playing live music and will take place from noon to 8 p.m., according to the Facebook event. Chad Heldreth will play at noon, and Kelly Lynott will...
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.
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra launches July 4th tour with a Star Wars-themed concert
OHIO COUNTY, WV — The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra performed at Heritage Port Thursday night, kicking off their 4th of July tour. The WSO is now set to play at the Weirton Events Center on Friday at 8 p.m. They will also make additional stops in Clarksburg and Canaan Valley Resort.
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...
Glen Dale's annual 4th of July parade unites community with patriotic flair
MARSHALL COUNTY, WV — It's a sight for the community and fun for the kids! Glen Dale held it's annual 4th of July Parade on Thursday. Dozens of kids were ready to flash red, white and blue down the streets of Glen Dale to celebrate Independence Day. "Glen Dale...
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.
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 […]
Report: WVU Great, Ex-Assistant Da’Sean Butler Heading Back to NBA
WVU basketball great, and now former assistant, Da’Sean Butler is heading back to the NBA to join the Boston Celtics’ coaching staff, sources tell Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Butler is expected to take a role under video coordinator and or player development. Butler is reuniting with...
WVU’s Dynamic Duo Ranks High on List of All-Time Best College Football Playmakers
Even with a new college football season ahead, it’s always fun for sports fans to reflect on great memories of the past. And for WVU fans, there are no better memories than when Pat White and Steve Slaton were running all over Mountaineer Field. White and Slaton received some...
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.
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.
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...
Hometown kid, Preston Fox, to step into biggest role yet ahead of 2024 season
Growing up in the city of Morgantown, WVU WR Preston Fox could not escape the gold and blue. Playing high school football in the teeth of Mountaineer nation, it can be assumed that repping the flying WV on your helmet one day is a massive dream. For Fox, it has become a reality.
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