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Football Recap: Princeton Starts Season with Win Against Capital
Princeton took care of business in their home opener on Thursday (and then some). They blew past the Capital Cougars, posting a 41-12 win at home. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia football rankings (they are ranked fourth, while the Cougars are ranked 46th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Coal River Group co-founder retiring after 24 years of service
TORNADO, WV (WOWK) – One of the four co-founders of the Coal River Group is planning on stepping away and retiring after 24 years of service. Bill Currey and three fellow fishermen started the Coal River Group in 2002, after noticing how polluted the Coal River had become. “We went out and took a couple […]
Tornado Single Trax Trail System Opens, Bringing Economic Boost to St. Albans
The City of St. Albans is thrilled to share the exciting news of the grand opening of the Tornado Single Trax Trail System, a groundbreaking addition to our region’s recreational landscape. As the largest dirt bike and e-bike single track trail system east of the Mississippi River, this 30-mile trail promises to attract outdoor enthusiasts from across the nation, bringing significant economic benefits to St. Albans.
Keeping your home’s foundation safe in the drought
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The ongoing drought has had an impact on several aspects of life from farming and lowering water levels to brush fires and just trying to stay cool in the heat. One other thing to keep on your radar is the impact it could have on your foundation. Some foundation experts say […]
WATCH: Marcus Caldeira discusses first goal of season, win over George Washington
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University men’s soccer forward Marcus Caldeira spoke with the media Friday night following the Mountaineers’ 4-0 win over George Washington at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. Caldeira discussed his first goal of the season, the status of his injured ankle, Sergio Ors Navarro’s...
Tug downs Mingo Central in season-opener 14-6
RED JACKET, W.Va. — The weather was hot and humid with temperatures and a heat index near 100 degrees for the rare Thursday night season opener between visiting Tug Valley at Mingo Central. It was Tug Valley who came away with the win – a solid 14-6 victory in...
Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl: George Rogers Clark stuns No. 4 Belfry in last-second heart breaker
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Belfry hosted George Rogers Clark to conclude night one of the 39th annual Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl. GRC beat Belfry in this game last season, 53-27. Both teams wasted no time in scoring as touchdowns were scored by each team with 7:48 left...
Williamson interim mayor resignation accepted, city clerk to serve as de facto mayor again
WILLIAMSON, WV (WOWK) — The Williamson City Council accepted the resignation of Interim Mayor Joseph Bucci, and City Clerk Alma Smith will serve as de facto mayor for a second time. This happened during an emergency city council meeting on Friday morning. Bucci submitted his resignation effective immediately on Tuesday, according to Williamson City Attorney […]
Senate candidate Glenn Elliott makes campaign stop in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Glenn Elliott, West Virginia Democratic nominee for United States Senate, has been generating interest with his “The Place Where We Belong” tour, and his fiftieth stop in the state at Lewisburg’s Hollowell Park on August 25 was no exception. The event, which included...
Soccer Game Preview: Weir Hits the Road
The Weir Red Riders will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Winfield Generals at 10:00 a.m. Weir is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4 goals per game this season. On Thursday, Weir and Wheeling Central Catholic finished up their matchup...
Herbert Hoover erases 16-point halftime deficit to defeat Independence, 37-30
ELKVIEW, W.Va. — Herbert Hoover overcame a 95-minute weather delay, a determined group of Independence Patriots and a sizable halftime deficit to win the WVSSAC Kickoff Classic, sponsored by the Army National Guard, 37-30 in a game that ended under foggy conditions in the early hours of Friday morning.
Parts of West Virginia now in exceptional drought, breaking record
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For the first time in history, parts of West Virginia are now considered to be in an exceptional drought, the highest drought category. The state of West Virginia has been grappling with a persistent and severe drought that has had far-reaching impacts on the region. Northern parts of the Northeast received […]
Fall-like air to follow weekend storms in Northeast
Labor Day will mark the start of a comfortable weather pattern across the Northeast, but the next big rainstorm may already be on the horizon. A wide variety of weather conditions is likely to affect the northeastern United States during the first week of September, with locally severe thunderstorms preceding some delightful days on Monday and Tuesday. However, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring the potential for a big rainstorm late next week and during the first full weekend of September.
Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled
A firm had accused the Martinsville-based bank of pressuring West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s companies to pay it money that should have gone to other creditors. The bank had called the allegations "false and misleading." The post Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled appeared first on Cardinal News.
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