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Woman who awakened from two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as her attacker dies
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A woman who awakened from a two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as the person who brutally beat her has died. Wanda Palmer, 53, of Ravenswood died on July 12 at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital, according to an obituary. Jackson County Sherriff...
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 […]
Wood County Relay for Life marches through 30th year
PARKERSBURG — The Relay for Life of Wood County celebrated its 30th anniversary this weekend, bringing together 30 teams of cancer survivors, caregivers and supporters to honor those impacted by the disease and raise funds for cancer research. “Thirty-one years ago in 1993, a woman named Sally Davis started...
Trial begins for Ohio's controversial transgender health care and women's sports law
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The trial began Monday for Ohio’s controversial transgender health care and women’s sports law. The law was supposed to go into effect in April, but the ACLU of Ohio sued, arguing it violates the state constitution. A judge then issued a temporary restraining order on the law.
Parkersburg YMCA names Walker as new CEO
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg YMCA announced its newly appointed CEO, Benton Walker, via news release Monday. Walker has served as a CEO for the YMCA of North Central WV Inc. in Clarksburg since 2021. He will begin his position in Parkersburg on Aug. 5. “On behalf of the Board...
Mid-Ohio Valley Odds and Ends
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg High School Class of 1979 will hold its 45th Class Reunion Sept. 13-14. A tailgate party will be held at 5 p.m. Friday in front of the fieldhouse. Participants are asked to bring food to share. The class will attend the home game afterward with...
Simon Says: Ripley football's new leader has been busy as year one approaches
RIPLEY, W. Va. (WCHS) — There's anew man guiding the ship of Ripley Viking football as the 2024 high school season draws closer. Ryan Simon, a long-time assistant, is set to become the 25th leader of the program, taking over for another former Viking in Steve Sayre, who was in charge of the blue and white for four seasons.
Don Toliver bringing Psycho Tour to Walmart AMP
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Superstars Don Toliver, Teezo Touchdown and Monaleo will be coming to the Walmart AMP on Oct. 24. Tickets will range from $39.50-$109.50 and go on sale at noon on Friday, July 19. Don Toliver is coming to the AMP on Oct. 24 for the Psycho...
Parkersburg South crew hosts Learn to Row Camp
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -The program is for anyone in the Parkersburg area from 6th to 12th grade. It will give the kids an introduction to rowing and help them potentially join a crew in the fall. The goal is to get participants out onto the water in the week of...
Local families stay cool at community pools
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley is expected to see hot temperatures through Tuesday evening. On Monday WTAP meteorologists put in advisories for Monday and Tuesday due to the intense heat. With the summer being as hot as it has been so far many local families are finding a...
Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election
Mountain State Spotlight is on a mission to reshape how the media covers elections. We believe that voters want election coverage that is less focused on press releases and polls and more on the questions that they have for candidates. Residents of West Virginia’s northern panhandle told us they want elected officials to tackle the […] Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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...
Wheeling's SMART Center relocates to historic warehouse, expands offerings
WHEELING, W.Va. — A new SMART Center location is set to be open this Friday in downtown Wheeling. The SMART Center that will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year will now open at 1410 Main Street. It was previously located in Centre Market. Owners Libby and Robert Strong...
WVU celebrates alumni and showcases robotics at Oglebay summer tour event
WHEELING, W.Va. — A Gold and Blue celebration took place Monday evening for West Virginia University alumni at Oglebay’s Pine Room by the Crispin Pool. WVU President Gordon Gee was in attendance, along with current students from the robotics team and alumni. This is a part of the...
WVU Baseball Catcher Withdraws from MLB Draft, Returning to Mountaineers
In the midst of several of his teammates achieving their dreams of being drafted, Logan Sauve feels he still has unfinished business in college with WVU Baseball. Ahead of the final day of the 2024 MLB Draft, Sauve announced he’s withdrawing his name from the draft and returning to West Virginia for another season.
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