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West Virginia vs. Penn State: The Most Important Game for the New Big 12
It’s a new world for the Big 12 Conference. Oklahoma and Texas left the Big 12 for the SEC this week. It was three years in the making and it’s now official. Meantime, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah are set to join the Big 12 in August.
Thornton native wins Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024
THORNTON W.Va – After representing West Virginia for a year, Taylor County native Grace Austin-Trboyevich was named Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024. Miss Agriculture USA, a national nonprofit organization, runs through all 50 states, inviting all ages from two years old and beyond. Austin-Trboyevich started her journey with the organization by applying to be West Virginia’s queen in 2023.
Pat White & Steve Slaton: No. 3 All-Time College Football Duo Revealed
West Virginia's former stars, quarterback Pat White and running back Steve Slaton, have been recognized as the No. 3 playmaking duo in college football history by 247Sports, excelling together from 2005 to 2007, with notable achievements and a potent ground attack. Steve Slaton: 664 attempts, 3923 yards, 5.9 avg, 50...
Tourism rises with temperatures during the summer
LANSING, WV (WVNS) – The sunshine and warm weather has been driving people in the Mountain State to seek more outdoor activities as of late – especially during the summer months. Adventures on the Gorge employees are readily available to take on the rise of tourists visiting the state. One of the ways visitors beat […]
Mountain State entrepreneurs invited to make pitch to Walmart through “Open Call” event
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Calling all entrepreneurs! Some Mountain State small business owners could soon have the opportunity to pitch their idea to Walmart and Sam’s Club for them to be sold online or on physical store shelves. The pitch event, being done through Walmart’s 11th annual “Open Call” event, has had great success since […]
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Old mine ventilation shaft collapses near Fayette County road
CARLISLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An old mine ventilation shaft has collapsed near a busy Fayette County road and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is working to fill it. A spokesperson for WVDEP confirmed to LOOTPRESS Saturday evening that on Tuesday, June 25, WVDEP received a complaint regarding an old ventilation shaft that […]
New cafe “The Table” to open in Mount Hope Saturday
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Table, Mount Hope’s newest café, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 6th. The café will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 10 AM. Residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration and enjoy the café’s offerings. The menu […]
Bluefield State satisfies accreditation standards, but will have a followup visit
Bluefield State University says it has demonstrated significant progress to the regional accrediting Higher Learning Commission. The confirmation came in a formal notification of action by the Higher Learning Commission board of trustees. The upshot is continued accreditation with a followup focus visit to measure progress. The Higher Learning Commission...
Alderson 4th of July festival continues over the weekend
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – Even after the 4th of July the fun does not stop over in the town of Alderson! The Alderson 4th of July festival runs through the weekend of July 6th, 2024 with more fun events scheduled. The festival will showcase the Fireman’s Rodeo Friday night. The festival will also feature a […]
Inside the Numbers: 2023 Men’s Cross Country
ATHENS, W.Va. – Over the last few years at the conclusion of the academic year, the Concord University Sports Information Department takes a look back at each sport's program success in the recently completed season in an Inside the Numbers series. The 2023 fall sports season is nearing an end with ITN, but one sport that remains is men's cross country. 2- Finish for Ethan Board at the Concord Alumni Invite. The runner-up finish was the highest for Board in his career. 3- Consecutive years that Logan Zuchelli has been named All-Atlantic Region—one of three athletes in program history to...
EXCLUSIVE: Skylar Neese’s family speaks out on the anniversary of her death, days before her killer sees parole board.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Rachel Shoaf, one of the girls who killed Skylar Neese, has her second parole hearing coming up on Monday morning. Skylar’s murder happened in the early morning hours of July 7, 2012. Her father, Dave, spoke exclusively with 5 News about his life 12 years...
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