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Manchin says he won't run for president, calls for Democratic "mini primary"
Sen. Joe Manchin, the longtime West Virginia Democrat who recently became an independent, told "CBS Mornings" on Monday that he won't be running for president."I am not going to be a candidate for president," Manchin said a day after President Biden dropped out of the race. "I am a candidate for basically speaking to the middle of this country." Manchin called for Democrats to hold a "mini primary" to "find out if you have the strongest candidate," but added that it now "seems to be predetermined by President Biden." Mr. Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, although he cannot...
Preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history
MOUNDSVILLE, W.V. (WTRF) — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex held a lecture on preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history. The Abandoned Mine Lands department oversees public safety issues related to coal operations like high walls, open portals, and blow outs. Regional planning supervisor, Jeff Davis, spoke about his experience working with mining operations prior […]
Cleveland-Cliffs to open new transformer plant in Weirton, creating 600 jobs
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A major investment is coming to the former Weirton Steel site through Cleveland Cliffs. An announcement came Monday morning that Cliffs is investing $150 million in a new electrical distribution transformer production plant, with production scheduled to start in the first half of 2026. Monday’s event...
Area-Wide Rain Showers and Storms Return Tomorrow
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - As the area remains under drought conditions, partial relief is on the way in the form of showers and thunderstorms throughout the start of the week. Non-severe showers and storms arrive later in the morning tomorrow and will continue into the early afternoon. Showers remain in the mountains until late tomorrow, with conditions drying for most of the area on Tuesday. More rain chances are set to pick up throughout the middle to end of the week as a stationary front remains over NCWV for the week. Temperatures remain at or below average throughout the week as we hope to see improvements to our drought conditions over the next 2 weeks. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
2026 DB Omari Bledsoe talks West Virginia, visit plans
Murfreesboro (Tn.) Oakland 2026 cornerback Omari Bledsoe has several schools standing out at this stage but knows one for sure will be getting a visit this fall. Bledsoe, 6-foot-4, 180-pounds, has collected offers from West Virginia, TCU, Michigan State, Miami (Fla.), Kansas and several others but has a few schools out of that list sticking out.
Former Baylor Staffer Recalls 2012 Thriller Against WVU
Cody Alexander, a former Baylor defensive staffer who worked under defensive coordinator Phil Bennett, joined Jed Drenning and Wes Uhler on the In The Gun Football Podcast, a WVU football podcast and recalled a massive game between BU and West Virginia. In their first year in the Big 12, the...
WVSN Notebook 7/21/24: Ground Breaking News for WVU Baseball
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. ⏳@WVUfootball @TerpsFootball @CoachRamey_ @CoalfieldsCo @youareathlete @coachsgarlata @coach_kellar @TarblooderFB @NealBrown_WVU pic.twitter.com/kY43yJ8rXm. — Ricardo Lewis (@Ricardo7Lewis) July 21, 2024. Update (9:00 AM) – The @WVUBaseball Player Development Center is no longer a concept. This...
West Virginia Junior College hosts Back to School Bash
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WBOY) — Giving back to the community was the main focus of the West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) licensed practical nursing (LPN) students as they hosted a family fun event. WVJC hosted a Back to School Bash at its Bridgeport location with free admission for families. Activities like bounce houses, balloon animals, games […]
Fight to the Finish fundraiser helps recovering Ohio Valley resident
GLEN DALE, W.V. (WTRF) — Next Sunday Kathy’s House Foundation is hosting Fight to the Finish, a fundraising event for Glen Dale local, Frank Gilbert. After a scaffolding accident last summer, Frank has been spending his time rehabilitating at the Shepperd Center in Atlanta. In order to help Frank get to the finish line […]
WVGA Women's Amateur: Glasby garners the three-peat in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. (WV News) — A great showdown this past week unfolded on the links of the Bridgeport Country Club Course. It was sudden death at the West Virginia State Women's Amateur between Savannah Hawkins of Hurricane and two-time defending champion Susan Glasby of Chesapeake, Ohio. For Hawkins,...
Best Virginia breezes past Brotherly Love in first round of The Basketball Tournament
Against the Philadelphia-based Brotherly Love Pro Am Foundation, Pittsburgh proved to be just as viable of a home court as Morgantown for WVU alumni team Best Virginia on Saturday. Playing in the first round of the TBT Pittsburgh Regional, Best Virginia proved it had its eyes on the prize, posting...
Despite ‘Done Deal,’ the Bellaire Bridge Still Stands Unsafely and Unsoundly
That’s what the director of public works and development for the City of Benwood – David McLaughlin – thinks of the ongoing debacle involving the still-standing Bellaire Toll Bridge, a span closed more than 30 years ago that is losing bits and pieces of debris to the Ohio River and the streets below it.
5th annual Mini-Con draws enthusiasts of comics, anime, and pop culture to the Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — If you’re a fan of comic books, superheroes, anime, or pop culture, Wheeling was the place to be on Saturday. The YWCA hosted its 5th annual Mini-Con at Vance Memorial Church in Wheeling on Saturday. The event was free to attend and featured various comic book vendors, artists, cosplay characters, raffle […]
Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Raceland horse-racing track
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune 1924. Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. president to deliver remarks via a radio broadcast from the White House. J. Edgar Hoover was appointed head of the FBI. Al Jolson, Aaron Copland and George Gershwin enjoyed success in music. It was also when John Oliver “Jack” Keene, […] The post Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Raceland horse-racing track appeared first on The Tribune.
Flags will be lowered to half-staff for Kentucky native who died while on active duty in Alaska
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, July 22, 2024, in honor of a Kentucky native who died while on active duty with the U.S. Air Force. According to the Governor’s office, Tech. Sgt....
No! Kentucky pundits, politicos make case against Andy Beshear as VP candidate
“Andy Beshear is definitely an influential big fish in a small pond. I think he would get eaten alive if he moved to the ocean,” one Kentucky Republican said. Numerous Republicans say Gov. Beshear is not ready for a spot on a new Democratic presidential ticket.
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