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Camping ordinance changes under debate in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Morgantown community have voiced their views on a potential camping ban focused on the downtown area. Representatives from Main Street Morgantown, West Virginia University, as well as Morgantown area unsheltered homeless advocates and many others, each expressed a combination of approval and disapproval of the proposal first brought forth by City Councilor Louise “Weezie” Michael earlier in July as part of the council’s regular meeting Tuesday. Close to three dozen residents or organization representatives were in attendance, some with varying waves of support for the proposal and opposition, with over a dozen willing to address the council as part of a proposal that hasn’t even received a formal ordinance.
Unique event offers permanent jewelry, pick-your-own wildflowers in Jane Lew
JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) - A unique event will be taking place at a pick-your-own wildflower farm in Jane Lew Friday!. Sparks Fly Among the Flowers will take place at The Wild Sonflower on Life’s Run Road in Jane Lew Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is...
Straub Automotive acquires Urse Honda in Bridgeport
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Straub Automotive announced they have recently acquired Urse Honda in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Straub officials say they’re committed to upholding the standards set by the Urse family. The location will feature both new and used vehicles, and is a full-service automotive facility with factory-trained and certified technicians.
Wild Appalachia: Burnsville Lake Night Bass Tournament
BURNSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — Fish are just like most of us in that they prefer cooler temperatures with some shade. Even warm water species such as bass aren't a fan of the blistering sun. "Fish don't have eyelids so when the sun is out like it has been this...
Clarksburg VA Memorial Park nearing completion of new pickleball courts
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Veterans Memorial Park broke ground in March on a new pickleball courts project next to the River Bend miniature golf course. Now, after weather and equipment delays, plans are nearly complete. the funding awarded to the project was just under half a million dollars. Nine permanent concrete pickleball courts and one adjustable court will be available to the community. Clarksburg Parks and Recreation Director, Doug Comer says he’s happy to provide a space for a growing sport.
First at 4 Forum: Rebecca O’Conner
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Rebecca O’Conner, the children’s librarian at the Bridgeport Public Library, stopped by the First at 4 Wednesday. She talked about the library’s children’s summer reading programs!. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to...
Inaugural T1D Friends and Family Picnic set to take place in Morgantown
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Breakthrough T1D is a national non-profit organization that specializes in diabetes research. As the number one global leader in type one diabetes research and advocacy, T1D has made plenty of contributions to families all over the world, and the wild and wonderful is no different. This weekend in Morgantown T1D will be hosting it’s inaugural T1D Friends and Family picnic. The event will feature food, beverages, music, and fun games the whole family can enjoy. Diabetes is not only one of the most prevalent diseases throughout America, but also specifically West Virginia. Leaving event officials like, Emily Smaniotto, stressing the importance on events like this being helpful for spread awareness and ideas.
WVU Football Offers 3-Star Dual-Sport Ohio Athlete as TE
Will a dual-sport athlete become a future star tight end for the WVU football program? The West Virginia staff sent a 2026 offer to Cooper McCutchan, a tight end and basketball star in Ohio, on Tuesday night. McCutchan (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) revealed WVU tight end coach Blaine Stewart called him...
Wren Baker Talks About Athletic Director Role, Big 12 on Podcast
West Virginia’s athletic director went in-depth on the challenges he faces while serving West Virginia University, expansion talks about the Big 12, and talked about EA College Football 25 on the 3 Guys Before The Game Podcast this past Tuesday. Wren Baker was first asked about how revenue sharing...
Community blood center pleads for donations amidst type-O blood shortage
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Vitalant, the community blood center for nearly 900 hospitals in the United States, said they are experiencing an emergency shortage of type-O blood. In a release, the organization said they have experienced a 30% blood donation shortfall recently. They said this is largely due to the Fourth of July holiday week and the extreme heat combined with summer vacations.
Mets Sign WVU Baseball Pitcher as Undrafted Free Agent
Even with the MLB Draft over, another WVU Baseball player is receiving an opportunity with an MLB franchise. The New York Mets signed Hayden Cooper as an undrafted free agent on Wednesday morning. 🍎🍎. Hayden Cooper has signed as a free agent with the New York Mets!#HailWV pic.twitter.com/76w51uTj9J. —...
WVU will make the Big 12 Championship Game if.....
EerSports opened the mailbag earlier this week, taking on a variety of questions regarding WVU Football, Basketball, and the Big 12 Conference. One question in particular centered around what the Mountaineers need to do in order to be a contender for the Big 12 Championship Game. Chris and Mike each took turns throwing out their answers to that question in the video above. Check it out.
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