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Steak ‘n Shake set to open its doors in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A national restaurant chain is about to open a new location in our area. Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors in Morgantown this Monday, July 22. The restaurant will be located on the opposite side of the road from the West Virginia...
West Virginia native heading to space, becoming first female astronaut from state
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia native will be the first woman from the Mountain State to head to space. Emily Calandrelli, a Morgantown native and West Virginia University graduate is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey to space. Calandrelli, an Emmy-nominated television host and best-selling author, will travel aboard a Blue Origin […]
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute named to Becker’s 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute has been named to the 2024 Becker’s Hospital Review “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs.”. According to Becker’s, “the hospitals, health systems, and institutes featured on this list are renowned for their superior heart and...
West Virginia Ranks 10th in 2024 MLB Draft Slot Value
Players drafted out of West Virginia University earned the 10th highest amount of signing bonus slot money out of any college in the nation. Five Mountaineers were drafted in the 2024 MLB Draft, headlined by 7th overall pick JJ Wetherholt. Other Mountaineers drafted include David Hagaman (4th round), Aidan Major (5th round), Derek Clark (9th round), and Tyler Switalski (16th round). Combined, those five players signed for $8,018,500 in signing bonus slot money.
WVSN Notebook 7/19/24: Comments About WVU from Around Country
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. This hill got me paid💰…and also a little of this—>🤮 https://t.co/DR1fxBozXq. — Anthony Becht (@Anthony_Becht) July 19, 2024. Update (12:00 PM) – National Analyst Argues WVU Belongs in...
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
This Year’s Budget Overturns Local Bans on Rodeos. No Pa. Lawmaker Will Take Credit
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth appears to fit this description: Pittsburgh, which more than 30 years ago banned the use of some tools to control animals, including electric prods and spurs. The language is tucked into the nearly 140-page fiscal code, an...
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...
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