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Pierpont Community & Technical College hosts its first Future Nurse Academy
This week, Pierpont Community & Technical College received a grant that it's used to start up its Future Nurse Academy, a three-day program geared toward rising juniors and seniors from local area high schools.
Gas line break causes brief evacuation of 2 streets in New Martinsville
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wetzel County EMA Director Steve Yoho tells 7NEWS that a medium pressure gas line was broken Monday evening in New Martinsville. The break caused a temporary evacuation of residents on James St and Rebecca St. The gas company arrived on scene and was able to shut it off. After checking […]
Annual increment pay will be issued this week
West Virginia University employees who have three or more years of state-qualifying service receive annual increment pay each year in July. The annual increment amount is $60 for each full year of qualifying service. WVU will issue the annual increment pay to qualifying University employees on Friday (July 19) and...
Williamstown seeks third consecutive state title while moving to Class AA
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Carey and Joe Brocato take an early look at the Class AA football landscape. Two-time defending Class A state champion Williamstown is moving up after advancing to the state title game in three consecutive seasons.
Wellsburg welcomes with new signs showcasing town pride and festivals
In an effort to make Wellsburg more aesthetic and give back to the community, the Wellsburg Kiwanis Club installed three brand new welcome signs at all entrances of the town. “We've noticed different things around town and projects, so we saw the signs needed a little updating,” said Eric Fithyan, president, Wellsburg Kiwanis Club. “So our volunteers painted the post, and we have a sign company donate the signs to Wellsburg.”
Police seeking assistance after gravestone of “Harry Spitz” stolen
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating a stolen gravestone belonging to “Harry Spitz.” According to the Morgantown Police Department (MPD), the gravestone of Harry Spitz has recently been stolen from the Oak Grove Cemetery Morgantown. Harry died at three years old in 1912. He was born on […]
Free Narcan training in Marshall County this week
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Marshall County Family Resource Network (FRN) is hosting a free Narcan training this week. RISE Coordinator, Charlene Rine, says there has been an uptick in overdoses in the area, which is what inspired this training. Rine will be the instructor and says knowing how to administer Narcan is just […]
Garrett Greene Pinpoints Biggest Weakness, Provides Lofty Personal Goal
After Neal Brown repeated what he said all spring, Garrett Greene was tasked with assessing his own game at Big 12 Media Days. And in typical Greene fashion, he was honest and echoed much of what his coach said. But in this case, Greene also went a bit further. When...
Hancock County looking for new county administrator after approving resignation of current administrator
During their regularly scheduled commission meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Hancock County commissioners unanimously approved the resignation of Paul Zuros from his role as the county administrator effective July 19.
WVU Foundation raises record amount of money – more than $282 million
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU Foundation has announced a record amount of funds raised this year to benefit students, programs and more at West Virginia University. Alumni and other supporters have contributed over $282 million during fiscal year 2024, which beats the previous record set in 2021 by more than $10 million.
Angels Select WVU Pitcher Derek Clark in 9th Round of MLB Draft
Derek Clark became the fourth WVU baseball player drafted when the Angeles took him in the ninth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The Los Angeles Angels selected Clark with the 262nd pick. Even though he only spent one season as a Mountaineer, Clark will likely be remembered by WVU fans for years to come.
Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation: Call for Volunteers
Jay Frey, president, Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation. The Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation needs your help as we undertake our first restoration work session at Wheeling’s historic Peninsula Cemetery. Saturday, July 27. Monument restoration training session presented by the Preservation Alliance of WV. 9:00 to noon, WVNCC Education Center, 10...
Multiple Fairmont United Methodist Churches to restructure
FAIRMONT W.Va (WDTV) - In Fairmont, some of the area’s most historic houses of worship will be getting a different look soon. Central, Trinity and Meadowdale United Methodist churches have been beacons of their community for decades. Yet, since the COVID pandemic, they have faced multiple problems. Brad Bennett,...
Two arrested after strong armed robbery in Wheeling, third suspect still at large
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling Police arrested two individuals and a third suspect remains on the loose following a strong armed robbery Friday. Wheeling Police say that on Friday, July 12th they responded to 29th Street around 5:00pm for a robbery call. The victim told police he was stopped by 3 males while walking on […]
West Virginia’s Darian DeVries Talks Difficulty of Coaching America’s Best Basketball Conference
In a recent podcast episode with CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries discussed some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with coaching in the Big 12 Conference. DeVries spoke on the differences in coaching at a mid-major school like Drake and that of West Virginia...
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