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WVU named finalist for 2024 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award
In recognition of its extraordinary community engagement initiatives, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has named West Virginia University as a regional winner of the 2024 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award. As regional winner, WVU will compete for the national C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award,...
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 be joining the West Virginia University Health System as assistant vice president of government affairs and associate general counsel on Monday, Sep. 23, 2024. In this newly created position, Ms. Waltz will work closely with Karen Bowling, executive vice president of government affairs and president and CEO of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
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.
Leadership a constant for WVU's veteran offensive line
Over the past three seasons, West Virginia's Brandon Yates has totaled 2,081 snaps. That experience has helped him and his fellow offensive linemen become leaders for the Mountaineers. Between Yates, Wyatt Milum, Tomas Rimac, Ja'Quay Hubbard, and Nick Malone, there is a lot of returning experience on the O-line. All...
WVU Football All-Time Statistical Leaders
West Virginia University has played football for over 130 years now. Here are the best of the best, at least statistically. West Virginia University will kick off another football season one week from today, something the Mountaineers have done over 130 times in their history. When the team suits up on Saturday, several players will be compiling yet another year of production in the program, with at least a couple of them having a chance to make their way into the record books.
U92 Will Broadcast WVU Football Vs. Penn State
Morgantown, W.Va. (Aug. 24, 2024) - U92 The Moose will broadcast West Virginia University’s first home football game of the 2024 season versus Penn State on Aug. 31, 2024. West Virginia opened up against Penn State last year but fell short with a final score of 38-15. WVU finished last season with nine wins.
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...
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