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$35,000 scratch-off winner sold in Summersville
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $35,000 scratch-off winner was recently sold in Summersville. According to the West Virginia Lottery, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a winning $35,000 Big 7s 1195 scratch-off was sold in Summersville. The winning ticket was purchased at GoMart #95 on Webster Road. The winner has been identified as Florence C. by […]
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...
Photos: MLB Draft pick JJ Wetherholt signs autographs in Grafton
GRAFTON, W.Va. — Former WVU All-American shortstop and this year’s first-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals, JJ Wetherholt, was in Grafton, West Virginia, Friday signing autographs for fans. Wetherholt was at Toothman Ford for two hours signing autographs, posing for pictures and chatting with fans. He also...
12th annual Run for Recovery to be held Saturday in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - On Saturday, the annual Run for Recovery takes place in Fairmont, and a record-setting 150 to 200 people are expected to take part. Organizers said the event helps raise money for a good cause. “This means so much to the community to support the homeless, to...
The best of the rest of our WVU conversations at Big 12 media days
The Big 12's media days have been in the books for a week now. The SEC has followed with a four-day event — twice as long as the Big 12's — and the ACC's and Big Ten's are up next week. The five Mountaineers on hand in Las...
Former Ohio University Student Sentenced for Aggravated Theft and Fraud
ATHENS, OH—Matthew Jeffrey Streeter, 29, a former Ohio University student, was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of Aggravated Theft and Telecommunications Fraud, both third-degree felonies. The…
Time Travel: BHS's 1999 Valedictorians, Salutatorians and a Look at Eastpointe Area with No Businesses
These are Bridgeport's 1999 academic leaders when Harrison County Schools recognized valedictorians and salutatorians. The valadictorians include Jason Jackson, Matt Hazey, Ashley Maxey, Jaimee Compton, Allison Starkey, Jessica Harvey, Jaclyn Elsey, Abbey Stanley, Kristen Moore, Christina Grisso, and salutatorians Kathleen Miller, Lea Sellas, Whitney Moore, Andrea Rossetti, and Julie Felton.
Child dies in early-morning accident on I-77
MARiETTA – A 6-year-old child was killed in a single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning on Interstate 77 in Washington County, the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The accident happened shortly before 4 a.m. near milepost 17 in Aurelius Township where a 2022 Chrysler Voyager driven...
Beverly-Lowell knocks out Marietta in Legion Baseball district tournament action
BEVERLY, Ohio (WTAP) - It was a successful day for Beverly-Lowell Post 389/750 in the District 8 American Legion Baseball Tournament at Fort Frye High School. First, they narrowly defeated Marietta Post 64 4-3 in a game that went eight innings. Beverly-Lowell jumped out to an early 3-0 in the...
Drivers could get $500 or jail time after July 22 crackdown on road position – cops think it’ll make you ‘safer’
A STATE has expanded a law mandating drivers to move over or slow down for emergency personnel and police - now everyone is covered. Enough close calls pushed lawmakers to expand the law to all stopped vehicles, and heightened penalties to incentivize drivers. Kentucky always had a law protecting ambulances,...
Ranking the Area’s Top 30 Volleyball Players: 30-21
We take a look at the area's top 30 volleyball players, beginning with numbers 30-21. If you remember last season — and how could you forget — the area’s volleyball scene provided plenty of drama and an abundance of success as usual. Between the SVC, SOC, FAC,...
Scioto County couple arrested attempting to evade husband's rape charges, deputies say
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — A Scioto County couple have been arrested after attempting to evade law enforcement after a warrant was issued for the arrest of the husband for child rape, deputies say. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the address of Ezra Wight,...
East Bank community concerned for the future of their football field
EAST BANK, W.Va (WCHS) — Structural engineers recommended East Bank Middle School to not use their football field until serious repairs are made. They were told the students can use this field for practices, but because the bleachers and press box have been condemned by the county, they are unable to host games there.
Worldwide IT outages translate to delays at W.Va. International Yeager Airport
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A worldwide information technology glitch translated into some long delays at the West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston Friday. Delays hit travelers coming to and from the capital city flying United, American and Delta, leading to lines forming at ticket counters. The problem was...
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