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West Virginia college prepares for new campus carry law implementation
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — As one local institution is preparing for students and staff to return from summer break, they are also getting ready for the first semester of classes with the new campus carry bill in effect. The Campus Self-Defense Act was officially implemented on July 1 in all West Virginia Colleges and Universities, […]
Area Woman Allegedly Caught Passed Out Behind Wheel With Multiple Bricks of Heroin, Fentanyl in Richland Township
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An area woman is behind bars after police reportedly found her passed out behind the wheel in Venango County while possessing multiple bricks of heroin and fentanyl. According to court documents, Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 29-year-old Cassandra Irene Smith, of Clarion,...
How did exiting WVU transfers perform at new stops?
Examining how players that left the West Virginia football program performed during the 2023 season at their new college destinations. Prather entered the portal last off-season after hauling in 52 catches for 501 yards and 3 touchdowns during the 2022 campaign, his second with the Mountaineers. That led him to Maryland where Prather hauled in 42 grabs for 666 yards and 5 scores. Prather still has one year of eligibility left in his career.
WVU Basketball Notebook: Early men's observations
While there is no way to make final, definitive judgments about a team three months before it plays its first game, there are some things that can be gleaned from practice and talking to those in and around the program. With that chance afforded over the past few days, here are some observations and thoughts on West Virginia's men's basketball team as it prepares for its trip to Italy, where it will play three games during the first week of August.
West Virginia Faces Scorching Heat with Temperatures Soaring into the 90s
Charleston, WV – A hotter day is expected across West Virginia as temperatures are set to rise into the low to mid-90s in the lowlands. The National Weather Service in Charleston reports mostly sunny skies today, with rain chances increasing by late afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to enjoy the quiet weather before rain becomes more likely tonight.
Def Leppard, Journey, Steve Miller Band bring rock for the ages to PNC Park
Jul. 28—Saturday night saw some of the most iconic tunes in rock history brought to PNC Park in Pittsburgh. A trifecta of legendary acts — Steve Miller Band, Journey and Def Leppard — rocked the stage with a battery of hits that will be long remembered. They might not all have their original lineups, but each band was the picture of longevity. A perfect example was Steve Miller himself, the ...
A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. A surge of federal money for environmental justice and climate action is flowing to the...
The Stroller, July 28, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Bike run planned Aug. 24 by Ashley’s Eternal Angels.
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
WVU fall camp preview: Linebackers
It's about that time again, which is crazy because it feels like just yesterday I was writing the spring camp previews. Back then, football preparation was taking a backseat to the pending basketball coaching search. This time around, fall camp will be in the spotlight of the WVU sports world. Today we continue the position-by-position preview for preseason camp. The Mountaineers went 9-4 last season, including beating up on UNC in a bowl game that ended with Neal Brown being covered in mayonnaise. West Virginia football enters the 2024 season with significant wind in its sails, so fall camp should be particularly interesting to watch next month. At this current time, there is no media access schedule.
West Virginia excited about talented transfer WR Bray
West Virginia made the decision to look inside the Big 12 to help add to the wide receiver room by adding former Oklahoma State wide receiver Jaden Bray. Bray, 6-foot-2, 200-pounds, brings a combination of size and speed to the wide receiver room along with some valuable experience under his belt in the conference.
A new national spotlight shines on Josh Shapiro’s contested environmental record
It was supposed to be a triumphant moment. Five months ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to a union hall in Scranton to announce a new energy plan his administration touted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” But his speech was interrupted with a searing question from a resident of a Pennsylvania town that became […]
Results from Olympics events involving WVU athletes
Eight athletes with Mountaineer ties are competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics. As the games go by, you can follow how each athlete finished as events continue in Paris through Aug. 11 below. Mary Tucker, USA shooting. Tucker has completed two of her three shooting events in Paris so far.
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