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Fairmont State’s Perry Baker Eyes 3rd Olympics in Rugby Sevens
Former Fairmont State University student-athlete Perry Baker is preparing for his third Olympics, representing Team USA in Rugby Sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. 75% of U.S. Olympians competing in the Paris Olympics have collegiate sports backgrounds. 169 schools from 45 conferences will have at least one U.S....
Central 911 in Doddridge-Ritchie County upgrades Next Generation Core Services
PENNSBORO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Central 911, serving Doddridge and Ritchie counties, has selected INdigital as its Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) provider, transitioning from Legacy E911 service. The upgrade includes implementing INdigital’s Emergency Services Network (ESInet), location services, and text capabilities. Additionally, Central 911 will use the INdigital MEVO continuity of service platform to ensure […]
UPD welcomes new K-9 to explosives detection unit
Chuck, a yellow Labrador retriever born in February 2023 and handled by Officer Ethan Stepp, has joined the WVU Police Department as a specially-trained explosives detection K-9. Explosives detection K-9s serve our campus community and the surrounding Morgantown area by sniffing out venues for potentially suspicious items before large events.
A few rain showers today before weather clears and temperatures rise
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! We are almost done with another week and we still are seeing some rain showers and possible storms move through our area as we continue throughout today, especially towards the early afternoon hours. Our high temperatures are still slightly below average, only getting to the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the low to mid 70s in the higher elevations. These rain showers are expected to not supply too much rainfall to the area, only about a half an inch, but every drop is needed with the current drought conditions.
Large Bear Spotted in Heavily Populated Residential Areas of City, Including Near Johnson Avenue Schools
Several Bridgeport residents have reported spotting a large black bear in residential areas across the city, with the earliest reports coming in at just before noon today. The photo below shows the bear running across Johnson Avenue in the turn just above Johnson Elementary School. Other reports have the bear as being seen in an area just across Johnson Avenue in another significant residential area.
Former WVU runner overcomes cancer diagnosis
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running against some of the nation’s best collegiate athletes. 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 how I do things and...
Mon County Child Advocacy Center to host Golf Tournament
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Monongalia Child Advocacy Center has been a bright light in Mon county for many years. Providing crucial services for children and families affected by abuse. A consistent way the organization has gained the communities awareness on abuse in Mon county has been through their fundraisers; and this weekend their hosting a golf tournament at the Mountaineer Golf Course. Leading event officials like, Taylor Shultz, hoping people not only tee off, but also spread the word.
57 WVU student-athletes named to 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
A total of 762 student-athletes have been named to the 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team, which honors conference competitors who are new, including freshmen, at their respective league institution. Texas led the way with 81 honorees, while BYU followed with 73. A total of 88 student-athletes were nominated with...
Where Does Neal Brown Fall on List of Coaches Most Likely to Be Fired?
Neal Brown went from the hot seat to earning a contract extension thanks to a successful 2023 season, but how much job security does he actually have now?. While Brown is no longer at the top of the odds for the coach most likely to be fired first, his name still appears on the list. The betting odds for Brown as the first to be let go currently stand at 14/1, according to BetOnline.
WVU scientists taking a close look at what causes immune cells to attack the central nervous system
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — A West Virginia University immunologist is exploring how the interaction between two types of immune cells within the central nervous system covering causes multiple sclerosis to develop. The findings could provide a pathway to new strategies for treating the disease and other neurological disorders. Currently, about 2.3 million people worldwide are diagnosed with MS, […] The post WVU scientists taking a close look at what causes immune cells to attack the central nervous system appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
The Grym Sins on Tunesday!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Grym Sins stopped by the First at Four on Tunesday!. The group, made up of Lane Cutright on vocals, Ryan Heath on drums, Billy Flint on guitar, and Daniel Snider on bass, performed their song “Golden Headstone.”. You can watch the full interview and...
Teen admitted for free and local therapy in Wheeling after scooter accident
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Seneca Rehabilitation Hospital may be known for its care of older adults. But one of its most recent admissions hasn’t even reached her 18th birthday, because its nurses knew she needed that local and loving touch. After a traumatic electric scooter accident, Wheeling Park student Kimberly O’Dell was taken to WVU […]
Wheeling Native Carly Greer’s music dreams coming true
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — She was born and raised right here in the Friendly City and now her dreams of becoming one of the next great country singers and songwriters are becoming a reality. Carly Greer’s love for music started at a very young age when she began singing along to country music that her […]
Great Basketball Instruction Right Here in Morgantown
The Nate Smith Basketball School brings professional training to all. Young people in Morgantown who want to play basketball well have a great resource in the Nate Smith Basketball School on Green Bag Road. For over 20 years, Nate Smith has provided professional basketball instruction to students of all ages, regardless of skill level and experience.
Parkersburg City Council approves bond issue, fire station property purchase
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance to buy property for a new fire station and passed the first reading of an ordinance to fund its construction, along with a planned replacement for the City Park Pavilion, during a brief meeting Tuesday evening. Council...
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