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West Virginia Weather Alert: Hot Temperatures to Follow Cool Sunday Morning
Charleston, WV – West Virginians should brace for significant temperature changes on Sunday, with a cool morning giving way to scorching afternoon heat. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a forecast predicting a cool start to the day, with morning lows ranging from 54°F to 62°F across the state. However, this will be short-lived, as temperatures are expected to soar to well above normal by the afternoon. Lowland areas, including Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg, could see afternoon highs reaching the low to mid-90s.
Penn State football depth chart projections ahead of West Virginia season opener
Penn State’s 2024 season opener at West Virginia is a week away. So, what will the depth chart look like when the Nittany Lions travel to Morgantown?. Don’t expect James Franklin, who will meet with the media on Monday, to release an official depth chart. He’s not required to, and he hasn’t done it in the last few years.
Stories of the Week: August 18 through August 24
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page. Two coal mining companies that have operations in West Virginia are merging to create a new company. The final first day of classes was held Monday at Liberty High School in...
Greenbrier employee health benefits extended for another week
The Greenbrier Council of Labor Unions announced in a news release Friday afternoon that health benefits will be extended to the Greenbrier’s employees through Aug. 31. Earlier this week Greenbrier employees received a letter from an attorney representing the Amalgamated National Health Fund, who wrote that The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation is four months delinquent in […]
‘Once in a generation’ drought raises water quality concerns
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Experts are calling the drought impacting large areas of West Virginia, a ‘Once in a Generation’ drought, as a drought has not affected the region to this degree since 1999. The drought could cause issues with vegetation, livestock and even water. City of St. Albans residents have expressed concerns with […]
Time to jump for joy- the 45th annual Bridge Day is almost here
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS)– West Virginians and adrenaline-seekers alike are about to be jumping for joy soon with the return of Bridge Day! The 45th anniversary of Bridge Day was announced for Saturday, October 19th of 2024. The entire local community and tons of out-of-state visitors look forward to this event all year to witness […]
West Virginia working to address housing crisis in the state
GHENT, WV (WVNS)– It’s no secret that much like the rest of the country, West Virginia is facing a housing shortage, especially when it comes to affordable housing. The current landscape of the housing market in West Virginia is challenging for a few reasons. Megan Bailey, the president of the Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors, […]
Parting words from a kids’ health advocate: Stay skeptical, West Virginia
I’m an Alaskan now. It feels strange to write, but it’s true. I relocated to Fairbanks over the summer. Whenever you read this, I’m four hours behind you in Alaskan Standard Time, where it’s probably colder with longer nights and occasional northern lights. So, this is my last commentary. West Virginians have always had good […]
Settlement reached for inmate death at North Central Regional Jail
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man named Zachary Bailey from Parkersburg was arrested and put into the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County in July 2019. Less than three hours after he was booked, he died. His family sued and this week, they were awarded a settlement of one...
Brinkman, Hayes, and Straw progressing in their respective roles
For most special teams units, the operation is the most important part and there will be familiar faces surrounding both the punt and field goal operations for West Virginia. The Mountaineers return long snapper Austin Brinnkman as well as punter Oliver Straw and kicker Michael Hayes. "I think you got...
Pat McAfee says the Big 12 runs through Morgantown
Former Mountaineer kicker Pat McAfee returned to ESPN's College GameDay for the 2024 season and came out with favorable predictions for West Virginia. McAfee told the audience, "The Big 12 runs through Morgantown, West Virginia." McAfee added that he expects WVU's Garrett Greene to "run wild." Embed content not availableManage...
Twelve-Hit Game Powers the Black Bears to Fourth Straight Win
GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears won the first of three games against the Frederick Keys 8-5 at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Hot off a sweep of the Scrappers, the Black Bears tallied 12 hits in Friday night’s win with Ryan Grabosch and Kendal Ewell comprising half the total.
WVU women’s soccer suffers first loss of season at Clemson
The West Virginia University women’s soccer team (2-1) surrendered its first road match of the season Friday night when the Mountaineers fell 3-0 to Clemson (2-1) at Historic Riggs Field in South Carolina. WVU entered the game without a single conceded goal in its first two games of the...
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.
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