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VIDEO: Beckley Travel Plaza construction progresses
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Construction continues to progress on the Beckley Travel Plaza. The Lootpress Sky Cam took to the sky to get a birds eye view of the current progress as of the end of August 2024. The video can be viewed here. Both the Beckley and Bluestone plazas are undergoing a revitalization. The […]
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...
Check info, register if you did not receive Thursday’s WVU Alert system test
The University tested the WVU Alert system for the Morgantown, Keyser and Beckley campuses at 1 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 29). Faculty, staff, students and other members of the University community who did not receive text message or email during the test are asked to visit alert.wvu.edu to add or update contact information.
Football Recap: Princeton Starts Season with Win Against Capital
Princeton took care of business in their home opener on Thursday (and then some). They blew past the Capital Cougars, posting a 41-12 win at home. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia football rankings (they are ranked fourth, while the Cougars are ranked 46th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Volleyball Roundup: Wyoming East and Shady Spring win tri-matches Thursday
Wyoming East and Shady Spring each collected two wins Thursday night. The Warriors swept Montcalm (25-8, 25-5) and Liberty (25-18, 25-18), while the Tigers shutout Greenbrier West (25-18, 25-10) and Nicholas County (25-12, 25-9). Carli Raye led Wyoming East with 18 kills and Kaitlyn Trent dropped 12 kills. Lauren Staton had 21 assists and Karlee […]
The Greenbrier wins best historic hotel from Newsweek readers
The votes are in…and The Greenbrier has won “Best Historic Hotel” according to Newsweek. “Historical hotels provide an excellent two-for-one benefit for families and history lovers: lodgings plus historical exploration,” says Newsweek. “From colonial inns to 19th-century mountain retreats, our list of top historical hotels in the U.S. provides an outstanding way to explore American history as well as enjoy top-tier accommodations with striking architecture.”
'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.
Tracking strong summer cold front
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Remaining warm and muggy this weekend. A summer cold front arrives from the west through Sunday. This will cause a chance for a shower, downpour and thunderstorm. Followed by a significant weather pattern change for the first week of September. Low clouds, fog and drizzle this...
WATCH: Marcus Caldeira discusses first goal of season, win over George Washington
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University men’s soccer forward Marcus Caldeira spoke with the media Friday night following the Mountaineers’ 4-0 win over George Washington at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. Caldeira discussed his first goal of the season, the status of his injured ankle, Sergio Ors Navarro’s...
Herbert Hoover erases 16-point halftime deficit to defeat Independence, 37-30
ELKVIEW, W.Va. — Herbert Hoover overcame a 95-minute weather delay, a determined group of Independence Patriots and a sizable halftime deficit to win the WVSSAC Kickoff Classic, sponsored by the Army National Guard, 37-30 in a game that ended under foggy conditions in the early hours of Friday morning.
Democratic candidates speak face-to-face with voters in West Virginia
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – We often see political ads and social media posts of candidates’ viewpoints throughout their campaign, but hearing from them firsthand can give a different perspective. That’s why as we approach the upcoming November election in West Virginia, the Hancock and Brooke County Democratic Executive Committees and Democratic Women brought several of […]
Two Fayette County schools receive grants from West Virginia Department of Education
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — Two Fayette County schools have received grants to keep their curriculums growing. The West Virginia Department of Education awarded Oak Hill High School and Fayette PK-8 $15,000 each in order to expand one thing – their gardens. The Farm to School grants will allow each garden program the chance to […]
New 911 director appointed in Mercer County at celebration for retiring director
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – It was a bittersweet day for the Mercer County 911 Center on Thursday, August 29, 2024. A celebration was held for the retirement of long-time 911 director Robert Hoge. Hoge was the director of the 911 Center for 27 years. In his time there he did much more than just direct. […]
Lewisburg’s Carnegie Hall has more on the inside than just a stage
LEWISBURG, WV (WOAY)- “People around here don’t quite know, how big our building actually is,” said Philip McLaughlin, Carnegie Hall Marketing Director. Carnegie Hall is known for hosting performances for people to go and see. However, with this large space, there is more to see inside than just from a theater seat.
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