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West Virginia is pleased with the progress of OL Johnny Williams
West Virginia has high hopes for the future redshirt freshman offensive tackle Johnny Williams. Williams played just 47 snaps across four games last season in order to preserve a year of eligibility but caught the attention of the coaching staff for several reasons. One is just his sheer physical size,...
Looking at Three More WVU Football Breakout Candidates for 2024
Plenty of players have arguments for being potential breakouts in Morgantown this season. With a new season on the horizon, there’s plenty to look forward to as West Virginia looks to build off a successful campaign. The Mountaineers finished with a 9-4 record, winning the Duke’s Mayo Bowl over North Carolina and dousing head coach Neal Brown in mayonnaise.
Volunteers needed for residence hall move-in
Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to help ensure a smooth move-in process for all residents and their families from Aug. 15-17. Sign up for a move-in slot. For questions, contact Matthew Richardson at m.richardson@mail.wvu.edu.
Reporter shares what Steelers could offer 49ers for WR Brandon Aiyuk
The Pittsburgh Steelers were first linked with San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk before this year's draft and long before he officially requested a trade amid his desire for a contract extension.It's widely believed the Niners won't trade Aiyuk unless they can receive help for the upcoming season in return. For a piece published Friday, Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly of The Athletic suggested that Pittsburgh could offer pass-rusher Alex Highsmith and offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. to the 49ers in exchange for Aiyuk and a sixth-round draft pick."Highsmith signed a four-year, $68M deal last year that runs through...
Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year: IFO
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than […]
State gives $1M to LCCC, others to improve adult literacy instructor, education training
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Lehigh Carbon Community College is among five Pennsylvania learning institutions that will share a statewide grant of more than $1 million to boost adult education and adult literacy instruction. The funds, awarded Thursday by the state Education Department, will help train and support volunteer adult literacy...
12 Pennsylvania Books to Read This Summer
HARRISBURG — When Spotlight PA staffers aren’t busy filing public records requests, contacting sources or preparing your favorite newsletters, we’re often reading books or talking about them. This led to the creation of an internal book club, of course. To celebrate summer and all the opportunities the season brings to read on the beach, in the park or in that perfect nook or resting spot at home, the staff has compiled a list of our favorite books. The selections span a range of genres, but all connect to Pennsylvania in some way. The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough: On the cusp of summer in...
Popular cruise line to use Pa. city as homeport in 2026 | Today in Pa.
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2026 athlete Teel planning West Virginia stop
Premium-icon 1m ago football Edit Wilmington (De.) Salesianum 2026 athlete Odell Teel has held an offer from West Virginia since mid-April and since that time has gotten to know the coaching staff. Teel, 6-foot-0, 195-pounds, received an offer from offensive coordinator Chad Scott while he was actually attending Delaware Military Academy. premium-icon PREMIUM CONTENT You must be a member to read the full article. Subscribe now for instant access to all premium content. icn-check-mark Created with Sketch. Members-only forums icn-check-mark Created with Sketch. Predict prospect commits with FanFutureCast icn-check-mark Created with Sketch. Exclusive highlights and interviews icn-check-mark Created with Sketch....
WATCH: Who will start in WVU’s defensive backfield?
West Virginia football unveiled the first depth chart of the 2024 season last week when it published the media guide online and included the initial two-deep on Page 67. There were hardly any surprises, which is surely the sign of a healthy program that has the pieces in place and very little to search for when preseason camp begins at the end of the month. There was intrigue, though, involving the defensive backfield.
Jake Guentzel humiliates the Pittsburgh Penguins with new comments
Today a new interview with Jake Guentzel revealed his feelings about heading to the Tampa Bay Lightning and why he chose to leave the Pittsburgh Penguins. This offseason has been a chaotic one with many different teams hitting the reset button on their core. The Pittsburgh Penguins started that process last season by trading star winger Jake Guentzel.
Two West Virginia men arrested in Ohio after officials allegedly find meth, heroin, an unknown liquid, unknown pills, and more
Deputies pulled over a black Chevy truck traveling on State Route 7 driven by Robert Dorsey III from Littleton, West Virginia. Dorsey, 32 was traveling with passenger, Leslie Debolt, 54, out of New Martinsville.
$500 million going towards site development across NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Governor Josh Shapiro (D) made a stop in Luzerne County Friday to highlight a major investment toward business expansion across the Keystone State. Friday morning, Governor Josh Shapiro joined local lawmakers and business leaders at Production Systems Automation Incorporated, a manufacturing company in Duryea, to discuss the newly signed bipartisan budget […]
State senators announce plans to bring back Flagship Niagara license plates
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time...
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