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Glenn Elliott cancels upcoming town hall amidst recent political violence
Former Wheeling Mayor and West Virginia Senate Candidate Glenn Elliott announced that in the wake of the recent violence that occurred at former President Trump’s appearance, he is canceling his public town hall that was scheduled for July 15 in Martinsburg. Elliott took to Facebook and posted, “Like so many of you, I am at […]
West Virginia man reported missing in Summersville Lake area
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia man has been reported missing in the Summersville Lake area. West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officers are searching for a 44-year-old man from the Morgantown area, according to Lieutenant Mike Coberly with WV DNR. Coberly says the man had gone on what his family is calling a “day trip” to Summersville Lake, and called WVSP when he didn’t return home.
Pair of Morgantown High School students will perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade showcases some of the best high school band students in America. This Fall two Morgantown High students will represent the mountain state by marching through Manhattan playing their respective instrument. Senior Maddie Carver was in this national high school band...
Back at full strength, Ahmad looks to deliver for Best Virginia
Esa Ahmad enjoyed a strong four-year career at West Virginia and was an instrumental part of consecutive Sweet 16 teams in 2017 and 2018. More than five years after Ahmad wrapped up his college career, he again has an opportunity to represent the Mountaineers through Best Virginia, the WVU-alumni based squad that will begin play in The Basketball Tournament on Saturday in Pittsburgh.
Taking Stock of Big XII Transfer Classes: West Virginia
For all intents and purposes college basketball's 2024 transfer season is over although some schools could still add one or two more players prior to tipping off in November. However, in this age of highly paid transfers, many coaches could opt for quality over quantity, meaning they'll concentrate their NIL funds on several elite transfer prospects rather than scatter those finite moneys over more marginal prospects in an attempt to fill all 13 scholarship spots. They may prefer to roll the dice on injury and other attrition with nine or 10 scholarship players. Texas Tech, incidentally, has filled only 11 scholarship positions as of this writing and could stand pat. This is a calculated risk Grant McCasland and other coaches may be willing to run.
Three-Time Canadian Olympian Sydney Pickrem Will Join West Virginia’s Coaching Staff
Three-time Canadian Olympian Sydney Pickrem will join the coaching staff at West Virginia next season. West Virginia University swimming and diving head coach Brent MacDonald announced that three-time Canadian Olympian Sydney Pickrem will join the staff as an assistant men’s and women’s swimming coach. Pickrem will join the team after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where she is scheduled to compete later this month.
Woman arrested after defecating outisde of church
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman was arrested after defecating outside a Beckley church and was found lying in the yard. On July 12, 2024, Beckley Police responded to a report of a suspicious person at 2014 S Kanawha St, at the King Anglican Church. The report involved a female who had defecated in the […]
Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
Gov. Jim Justice and Babydog to speak at Republican National Convention tonight
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice, along with First Lady Cathy Justice and their dog, Babydog Justice, will attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, today. Governor Justice is scheduled to speak, with Babydog Justice set to appear on the main stage between 7:15 and 7:45 PM ET. West Virginians can watch a live […]
Capito celebrates signing of bill that fights against Parkinson’s Disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her way to Capitol Market in Charleston Monday evening to celebrate the signing of a bill trying to end Parkinson’s Disease. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which was signed by...
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