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American Idol runner-up HunterGirl to perform in Morgantown Friday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Country music star HunterGirl will be performing in Morgantown tonight. HunterGirl came in second place on American Idol’s twentieth season in 2022. She will perform at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater as part of the Ruby Summer Concert Series. Kate Boytek will open the show...
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...
Taylor County organization to host school supply drive for students in need
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A gently used and new school supplies drive will take place in Grafton early next month. The PATCH Coalition of Taylor County, which stands for Planned Approach To Community Health and sets out to improve the overall health and well-being of Taylor County and its citizens through education and other special projects, will host the Pay It Forward Collection & Bake Sale.
WVU Cancer Institute to open outpatient clinic for geriatric cancer patients
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The WVU Cancer Institute is opening a new outpatient clinic for geriatric cancer patients. When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the primary focus of medical care becomes the cancer itself with other conditions taking the back seat, officials said. However, older adults can have chronic medical problems and other physical, cognitive and social needs that cannot be overlooked.
Aeronautics Students from Throughout Region Have Fun on Launch Day at Bridgeport City Park
The summer aeronautics class at the Benedum Civic Center wrapped up on Thursday with a trip to the Bridgeport City Park for launch day. As many as 15 middle school and high school students from Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Nutter Fort, Morgantown, Fairmont, Jane Lew and Belington have spent the past several weeks learning about and building rockets and free flight airplanes.
Clarksburg to host National Night Out with music, food & free entry to Splash Zone
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Clarksburg Police Department and the City of Clarksburg are teaming up to host their annual National Night Out event early next month. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 6 at the Veteran’s Memorial Park from 5 to 8 p.m. in the upper park area near the Amphitheater.
Fairmont professor honored with teaching excellence awards
FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fairmont State University has announced that Professor of Information Systems Management, Dr. Rebecca Giorcelli has been honored with multiple awards denoting teaching excellence. Bestowed upon educators who have been shown to demonstrate outstanding prowess teaching in their area of expertise, the Teaching Excellence Award for Region 2 is among the honors […]
WVDNR reopens Summersville Lake WMA Archery Trail and Range
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that the Summersville Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) archery trail and range has been updated and reopened for public use. Through a cooperative effort between the WVDNR, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Summersville Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, a […] The post WVDNR reopens Summersville Lake WMA Archery Trail and Range appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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...
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