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Biggest pickleball tournament in West Virginia taking place this weekend
NITRO, WV (WOWK)- Metro 911 of Kanawha County is hosting a Pro-Am pickleball tournament this weekend, featuring more than 200 athletes. With so many athletes competing, it’s the largest pickleball tournament in the state of West Virginia. The tournament kicks off on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Nitro Athletic Complex pickleball courts and will […]
Marion County Prosecutor schedules press event in Echols investigation
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Marion County Prosecutor Jeffery Freeman will hold a press conference Tuesday to release information relating to the shooting death of Charles “Duddy” Echols in 2023. The press event comes about one week after the family held a protest at the Marion County Courthouse because...
WVU Baseball history in the MLB Draft
A look at the players who were taken in the MLB Draft throughout WVU Baseball's history. The Major League Baseball Draft kicks off on Sunday, the first of three days that will see all thirty MLB teams take part in a twenty round draft. Franchises will choose a variety of high schoolers and college athletes to fill out their farm system and build for the future. Among them will be several West Virginia University stars, just as there has been for many years now. For ten straight drafts - not counting the 2020 COVID draft when there were only five rounds - a Mountaineer has been selected. That will continue this year, likely within the first few picks of the first round thanks to shortstop JJ Wetherholt.
JJ Wetherholt's case to go first overall in MLB Draft
On Sunday night when the MLB Draft takes place, West Virginia's JJ Wetherholt will hear is name called, it's only a matter of when. However, for the Mountaineer shortstop, his case to be the first name read is a somewhat compelling one. In 2023, Wetherholt went from a name WVU...
Mon County Commission approves resolutions for agencies to apply for federal affordable housing loans
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Local organizations that aim to increase affordable housing options in Monongalia County have received endorsements to apply for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh Affordable Housing Program. The Monongalia County Commission approved resolutions to endorse three organizations that aim to use facilities around the Morgantown...
West Virginia Wellness Festival unites community, encourages health
(Written by Savannah Jones) MORGANTOWN W.Va– The West Virginia Wellness Festival is set for Saturday, July 13, at the Mylan Park Community Center, offering services for mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. The event, hosted by nonprofit organization Forgiven Warrior, will feature 90 exhibitors from all across North Central...
Charleston Council committee to take up pot possession issue again
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The petition to the City of Charleston that aims to create a new city code for the simple possession of cannabis will be looked at for the second consecutive week this evening. Charleston’s Committee on Ordinance & Rules discussed a pair of bills (Bill 8039 and...
St. John's church cookout encourages community and spirituality
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Young adults were invited to St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church on Friday evening for a cookout. Dominic Re, a seminarian studying to become a Catholic priest, explained he believes that God wants people to gather and celebrate life together. So, he created an event for young adults ages 18 to 40.
Excessive heat watch issued for Tuesday in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 105 degrees possible. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in...
West Virginia officials, politicians provide statements on Trump rally shooting
BUTLER, PA (WVNS) — Former President Donald Trump was rushed off of a stage during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after gunshots rang out in what is being investigated as an assassination attempt. Multiple Mountain State politicians and officials provided the following statements on the apparent assassination attempt. All of my prayers go out […]
Mostly clear skies tonight; warm and sunny for your Sunday
Saturday evening will have a few clouds around and perhaps a rogue shower or two. The biggest talking point will be how warm it is, starting off in the 80s for those with evening plans. Thankfully, we’ll cool off quite nicely tonight as overnight lows drop into the 60s. Along with mostly clear skies, makes […]
West Virginia holding a hunting lottery with the winner going on a hunting TV show
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will begin accepting applications for an archery lottery deer hunt at Twin Falls Resort State Park and that one lucky hunter will be chosen to participate in an episode of Whitetail Frenzy TV.
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