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Poll shows Trump, Justice and Morrisey have strong lead in WV for November election
Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey have strong leads with West Virginia voters ahead of the November election, according to a new poll released Friday. The WVMetronews Poll, shows Justice, a Republican, is in a wide lead — 62% to 28% — over his Democratic opponent, former Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, in the […]
Smith resigns Wood County Family Court judge post
PARKERSBURG — A Wood County Family Court judge is stepping down before her term ends. The resignation of Judge Ellen L. Smith, who presides in the 3rd Family Court Circuit, is effective Sept. 20, according to Jennifer Bundy, public information officer for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Big Reds Morgan Metz, Connor George place 4th in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Parkersburg High School cross country team competed here Saturday at Freer Field in the Ashland Invitational as Big Reds Morgan Metz and Connor George led the red and white with respective fourth-place finishes. Metz, a sophomore, crossed in 18 minutes and 51 seconds and was...
WVU Swimming and Diving schedule set
The 2024-25 Swimming and Diving schedule is officially set for West Virginia. The Mountaineers will start their season hosting the West Virginia State Games at The Aquatic Center at Mylan Park in Morgantown from Oct. 4-5. The men's team will look for back-to-back titles at the meet, while the women look to avenge a loss to Marshall last season.
This is Home: Judy Parrish enters her 60th year in the classroom
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - 60 years is a long time for just about anything, but for a classroom, that is extraordinary. Judy Parrish started teaching at Parkersburg High School back in the fall of 1966, where she was one of eight physical education teachers. Parrish retired a few years ago...
WVU Punter Oliver Straw Dedicating His Season to Teen Fighting Cancer
WVU punter Oliver Straw has some extra motivation to be at his best this season. Straw is dedicating every punt he lands inside the opponent’s 20-yard line to help a West Virginia teenager fight cancer. Straw announced the news while posting video of him telling Landen Jaggie, a teenager...
Severe storms dump rain, pause play in Mountain State
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Separate lines of severe thunderstorms rocked the Mountain State Saturday afternoon and evening producing gusty winds, lightning and heavy rain. The first line of storms delayed the second half of the WVU-Penn State in Morgantown by more than two hours. The first half ended just before the storm hit.
'We played bad football,' says WVU head coach Neal Brown
You could tell West Virginia football head coach Neal Brown was in a foul mood on Saturday afternoon. Following his team's 34-12 loss at the hands of No. 8 Penn State on Saturday, Brown stood in front of the press to discuss the game, and he certainly didn't mince words when speaking about his opinion on the WVU performance.
Ohio Valley organizations unite to host Overdose Awareness Day Event
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — YWCA Wheeling, Youth Services System, and several other organizations have joined forces to host the Overdose Awareness Day event. Guest speakers shared their stories as photos of lost loved ones were showcased throughout the event. Information booths provided resources for those struggling with addiction. YSS Recovery Homes peer Kenny Jarrell […]
First NIL PUB opens in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The GOAT Country Roads Pub opened its doors in Morgantown, the bar is in partnership with the Country Roads Trust, which oversees WVU NIL funding and will be giving proceeds towards athletics, fans say helping the Mountaineers is a great idea. “I think it’s good they’re...
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