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Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
Lawmakers begin interim committee meetings Sunday, no special session scheduled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State lawmakers return to Charleston Sunday to begin three days of interim committee meetings at the state capitol. There are just more than two dozen meetings scheduled through Tuesday. There is no special session scheduled in connection with meetings. Gov. Jim Justice has said a number...
Youngstown-Warren Chamber seeks nominations for ‘Excellence in Manufacturing Award’
The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber and MAGNET will again partner to honor a Valley manufacturer with the Chamber’s eighth annual Excellence in Manufacturing Award. Nominations are now being accepted for the award, which focuses on a company’s longevity in business, growth, product or workforce innovation and achievement. Nominated manufacturers...
Wheeling Central Catholic seeks return to playoffs after 5-5 season
WHEELING, W.Va. — With a young roster and a daunting schedule, Wheeling Central Catholic missed out on the playoffs last fall. The Maroon Knights finished with a 5-5 record, falling short of postseason play for the first time since 2014. Central is hopeful that lessons learned can pay dividends as they move up to Class AA this fall.
Parkersburg City Council to mull earlier start in winter months
PARKERSBURG — Members of Parkersburg City Council on Tuesday will consider moving the time of their regular meetings up as the days get shorter and temperatures drop. The resolution is on the agenda for Tuesday’s council meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in council chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building.
Big 12 positioned to become the dominant basketball power conference of the new era
The worst kept secret in college basketball in recent years is that pretty much everyone across the sport considers the Big 12 to be the toughest conference around. Whether it's in major outlets' power rankings (like these from CBS Sports, or these from ESPN), or among top college basketball metrics like NET or RPI, it's clear that other basketball conferences just don't quite measure up.
WVU Football 2026 QB Commit Opens High School Season in Dominating Fashion
A WVU football commit kicked off his junior season in impressive fashion on Friday night. Class of 2026 quarterback Brodie McWhorter needed only one half of football to put up numbers and lead his team to a dominating win. McWhorter completed 14-of-18 passes for 227 yards in Cass High School’s...
WVU football’s ever-evolving culture through the eyes of Blaine Stewart
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Culture is one of the most-used buzzwords in sports, especially in major college football. Much like momentum, culture isn’t something that can be quantified or measured. That said, good and bad instances of each are easily spotted. Few people know the culture of WVU football...
Kole Taylor made big changes this offseason
Last season, West Virginia University tight end Kole Taylor caught 33 passes for 411 yards and four touchdowns. It was a respectable season for the LSU transfer, and he provided quarterback Garrett Greene a reliable option in the short and mid-range passing game. He underwent a minor procedure that caused him to miss the spring, but tight ends coach Blaine Stewart says Taylor is coming back bigger, stronger, and better than ever. Check it out in the video above.
National Personality Changes Tune on WVU Based on Past Comments
It’s always amazing how much can change in just a year’s time. A year after calling WVU “God awful” and bashing Neal Brown, a national personality has completely changed his tune on the Mountaineers. Brandon Walker of Barstool Sports, who once said West Virginia made a...
Quick takeaways, notes from FSU's loss to GT
A season of change but one that began with great expectations now instead opens with a stunning, and stinging, loss. Jamal Haynes ran for 75 yards and two touchdowns and Aidan Birr made a 44-yard field-goal attempt with no time left as Georgia Tech upset No. 10 Florida State 24-21 in the teams’ season opener on Saturday.
Bethlehem Temple’s annual Adopt-a-Student event provides essential support for local families
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — An annual event that has helped hundreds of people for more than three decades was held today in North Wheeling. Ensuring a child has everything they need to return to school can often be very stressful for families. Luckily, in the Ohio Valley, organizations like the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple are here […]
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