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Impact of transfer midfielder Simon Carlson immediately realized in WVU men’s soccer opener
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Simon Carlson was an important win in the transfer portal for West Virginia University men’s soccer in the offseason. After what sounded like an up-and-down run in West Virginia’s preseason exhibition matches, the fifth-year midfielder wasted no time making his presence known in his official debut.
WVU football coaches stressing patience with development of Khalil Wilkins
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When it comes to the West Virginia University quarterbacks, there are not many questions regarding the depth chart. The Mountaineers know their top-three quarterbacks. It would take a catastrophic sequence of events for freshman Khalil Wilkins, who joins Nicco Marchiol on the list of lefty WVU...
Popular college sports account gives WVU football 12-0 ceiling
Big Game Boomer, a college sports account that has accumulated over two hundred thousand followers across Instagram and X, gave West Virginia football a 12-0 ceiling and 5-7 floor in a post made Thursday. For those who are unaware, ceiling and floors are prediction of a team’s ability. For example,...
West Liberty University Women’s Golf Team Announces 2024-25 Schedule
West Liberty, W.Va. - The West Liberty University Women's Golf Team is excited to unveil their 2024-25 schedule, featuring a mix of competitive tournaments across the region. The 2024-25 campaign kicks off with the University of Charleston Invitational, hosted at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston, W.Va., on September 9-10.
Local organization to celebrate International Overdose Awareness Day
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A local organization will be offering outreach in downtown Clarksburg in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). IOAD is a day observed annually around the world to remember those who have died due to drug overdose, create a better understanding of what an overdose is, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and inspire change that reduces the harms associated with drug use.
Fair Haven Farms hosts 4th Annual Sunflower Festival
Celebrate the transition from summer to fall at Fair Haven Farm's 4th Annual Sunflower Festival. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24th and 25th. For a $10 admission cost attendees can shop around at dozens of artisan vendors, go on hayrides, visit a petting zoo, play games, and more. The admission price includes parking and access to the sunflower fields.
Remembering Osage’s Lively Past And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, just across the river from Morgantown is the small unincorporated community of Osage. Folkways reporter Clara Haizlett looks at the love of music that enduring in the formerly bustling community for the latest episode of Inside Appalachia. Also, this week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage...
Rasheed Marshall Honored with His Image Added to Stadium Concourse
Beyond an upcoming Hall of Fame induction, Rasheed Marshall will be forever immortalized with an image in the Milan Puskar Stadium concourse area. Marshall, who now serves as the director of player relations, was surprised with the image as part of a video released on social media on Thursday. In...
WVU Football players to watch in 2024
With the Mountaineers gearing up for the start of the 2024 college football season, several new faces have the chance to make a name for themselves on the field. Here are a few new players who could make a major impact for the Mountaineers this season:. Day Day Farmer. Mountaineer...
Danielle M. Waltz to join WVU Medicine’s advocacy and government affairs team
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Accomplished attorney, expert government relations executive, and West Virginia native Danielle M. Waltz will join the West Virginia University Health System as assistant vice president of government affairs and associate general counsel on Monday, September 23. In this newly created position, Waltz will work closely with...
Italian Heritage Festival pasta cookoff to take place this weekend in Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival’s annual pasta cook-off will take place this weekend!. Organizers said whether you’re a saucy pro or just love pasta, this event is for you!. The event will take place in the Jackson Square parking facility at 10 a.m....
Pittsburgh Market Scene Turns Confrontational as Security Guard Discharges Weapon
Gunfire interrupted the daily bustle at a local Pittsburgh market yesterday, resulting in a dramatic encounter between a security guard and a belligerent customer. Pittsburgh Police were called to the 1100 block of Highwood Street after a security guard at Kuhn's Market was forced to take aggressive measures when facing a potentially armed individual, as reported by the Pittsburgh Public Safety blotter.
‘Poverty and racism is trauma’…Erica Givner, Leon Ford keynote the NAMI Black Mental Health Summit
DR. ERICA L. GIVNER SPEAKS AT THE HOSANNA HOUSE. Thirteen years ago, when Dr. Erica Givner started her licensed therapist practice, she would Google “Black mental health provider” and she said there was pretty much nothing that came up in the Pittsburgh area. These days, “we have pages...
Top 5 in-state target plans dueling visits to Penn State football, West Virginia
One of the top prospects in Pennsylvania for the 2026 recruiting cycle is set to see James Franklin and the Nittany Lions in action in back-to-back weeks. Four-star Fort Cherry safety Matt Sieg will see Penn State football watch in its season opener on the road at West Virginia, as well as Week 2 in Beaver Stadium.
State of Emergency extended to all West Virginia counties due to drought
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies […]
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