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WVU fall camp preview: Defensive Line
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.
Former collegiate runner overcomes cancer diagnosis and graduates with 4.0 GPA
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running as a cross country and track athlete for West Virginia University. But her life’s passion for running took a turn when she was diagnosed with cancer back in 2022 at just 20 years old. “My reality,...
Learn More About Country Roads Trust Director of Operations Taylor Scarnato
As a follow up to our breaking news about Country Roads Trust hiring a new Director of Operations, WV Sports Now spoke with Taylor Scarnato about her new role. Scarnato answered some questions to provide WVU fans with more insight about her and how this new position will impact West Virginia sports.
Ed Etzel – Celebrating 40 Years Since Near-Perfect Olympic Gold Win
Dr. Ed Etzel, WVU's gold-medal-winning rifle coach, reminisces on his near-perfect score at the 1984 Summer Olympics, sharing anecdotes of post-victory media frenzy and unique drug-testing practices. Ed Etzel's impressive 599 tally in the English Match smallbore rifle event set an Olympic record. West Virginia University has a rich history...
WVU Police Department welcomes new explosives detection K-9
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The WVU Police Department has a new addition to its team: Chuck, a yellow Labrador retriever born in February 2023. Handled by Officer Ethan Stepp, Chuck is a specially trained explosives detection K-9. Explosives detection K-9s play an important role in ensuring the safety of the campus community and the surrounding […]
Campers Inn RV Supporting National Motocross Championship
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – For 2024, MX Sports Inc., producer of the 43rd Annual Monster Energy Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL announced that Campers Inn RV will be on-site providing Mobile RV Service throughout the week of the National, July 27 to Aug. 3, according to a release.
Professional baseball could await these six WVU players from the 2024 team
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The professional baseball career of WVU infielder JJ Wetherholt can begin after he signed a contract that contained a $6.8 million dollar bonus. It was the St. Louis Cardinals who selected Wetherholt in the first round of the just-completed draft of amateur players. The Mars, Pa. native was the seventh player selected in the first round.
West Virginia Weekend Weather: Highs in the 80s and Plenty of Sunshine
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can look forward to a stretch of pleasant weather, with sunny skies and warm temperatures dominating the forecast. The National Weather Service in Charleston has predicted clear and comfortable conditions for the state, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities. According to...
Tucker Begins Competition at 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University rifle All-American Mary Tucker will compete for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Tucker will take part in three events over the course of a week, competing in mixed team air rifle, women's air rifle and women's smallbore. Below is the full schedule. All rounds will take place at the Chateauroux Shooting Center. Schedule: Saturday, July 27, 3 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Air Rifle Qualification Saturday, July 27, 4:30 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Air Rifle Bronze Match Final Saturday, July 27, 5 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Air Rifle Gold Match Final...
Pantry Plus More to hold back-to-school bash in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Pantry Plus More in Morgantown will be holding a back-to-school bash early next month. The back-to-school bash will be held at the Mon County Center at Mylan Park on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is for any student attending a...
ONDCP Director Gupta wraps up third annual visit to West Virginia
CHARLESTON — Dr. Rahul Gupta, a former West Virginia heath official and current federal drug czar, wrapped up a three-day visit to the state to talk with those on the front lines of the substance use disorder crisis. For the third year in a row, Gupta — the director...
Wildfires could impact air quality in West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) – The air quality around the country has drastically declined due to wildfires. The flames themselves are deadly, and the smoke hovering over the Mountain State can cause issues of its own. Dr. Donald Asbury is an Allergist at Allergy and Asthma Center of Bluefield. He says that there are a number […]
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