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A few rain showers today before weather clears and temperatures rise
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! We are almost done with another week and we still are seeing some rain showers and possible storms move through our area as we continue throughout today, especially towards the early afternoon hours. Our high temperatures are still slightly below average, only getting to the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the low to mid 70s in the higher elevations. These rain showers are expected to not supply too much rainfall to the area, only about a half an inch, but every drop is needed with the current drought conditions.
Large Bear Spotted in Heavily Populated Residential Areas of City, Including Near Johnson Avenue Schools
Several Bridgeport residents have reported spotting a large black bear in residential areas across the city, with the earliest reports coming in at just before noon today. The photo below shows the bear running across Johnson Avenue in the turn just above Johnson Elementary School. Other reports have the bear as being seen in an area just across Johnson Avenue in another significant residential area.
Mon County Child Advocacy Center to host Golf Tournament
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Monongalia Child Advocacy Center has been a bright light in Mon county for many years. Providing crucial services for children and families affected by abuse. A consistent way the organization has gained the communities awareness on abuse in Mon county has been through their fundraisers; and this weekend their hosting a golf tournament at the Mountaineer Golf Course. Leading event officials like, Taylor Shultz, hoping people not only tee off, but also spread the word.
The Grym Sins on Tunesday!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Grym Sins stopped by the First at Four on Tunesday!. The group, made up of Lane Cutright on vocals, Ryan Heath on drums, Billy Flint on guitar, and Daniel Snider on bass, performed their song “Golden Headstone.”. You can watch the full interview and...
Teen admitted for free and local therapy in Wheeling after scooter accident
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Seneca Rehabilitation Hospital may be known for its care of older adults. But one of its most recent admissions hasn’t even reached her 18th birthday, because its nurses knew she needed that local and loving touch. After a traumatic electric scooter accident, Wheeling Park student Kimberly O’Dell was taken to WVU […]
Wheeling Native Carly Greer’s music dreams coming true
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — She was born and raised right here in the Friendly City and now her dreams of becoming one of the next great country singers and songwriters are becoming a reality. Carly Greer’s love for music started at a very young age when she began singing along to country music that her […]
Parkersburg City Council approves bond issue, fire station property purchase
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance to buy property for a new fire station and passed the first reading of an ordinance to fund its construction, along with a planned replacement for the City Park Pavilion, during a brief meeting Tuesday evening. Council...
Local fire department and restaurant hosting a fundraiser for Ohio Valley 2-year-old facing rare heart condition
The McMechen Volunteer Fire Department, in partnership with MCVAY Advisory Group and Quaker Steak and Lube, is hosting a "Touch the Truck for Laiden" event.
UPD welcomes new K-9 to explosives detection unit
Chuck, a yellow Labrador retriever born in February 2023 and handled by Officer Ethan Stepp, has joined the WVU Police Department as a specially-trained explosives detection K-9. Explosives detection K-9s serve our campus community and the surrounding Morgantown area by sniffing out venues for potentially suspicious items before large events.
2027 guard Smith talks West Virginia offer
Lincolnton (N.C.) 2027 guard LJ Smith is just beginning to jump into the recruiting process but already holds a number of high level scholarship offers including West Virginia. Smith, 6-foot-4, 150-pounds, found out about the news that the Mountaineers were jumping into the mix after his head coach spoke with associate head coach Chester Frazier. “I was really excited because it’s a pretty big offer and they’re in the Big 12 Conference,” he said. Because Smith is still a 2027 prospect, Smith has yet to speak to the coaching staff himself but he is excited to get to know more...
Previewing Mountaineers in the AFC Conference
There are five veteran NFL players in the AFC who represent the old gold and blue. Worley is entering his ninth season in the NFL after being drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. The cornerback has played for six different teams throughout his NFL career, including three different teams during the 2020 season. However, after the Baltimore Ravens signed Worley for the second time in 2022, he’s worn purple ever since. He’s only appeared in 21 games in two seasons playing exclusively with the club, starting in three. In that time, he’s made 20 total tackles, one tackle for loss, and three pass deflections.
3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Baseball Coach Steve Sabins Visits (Episode 562)
There’s a new man in charge of West Virginia University baseball. Steve Sabins has formally begun his new job as head coach, replacing Randy Mazey who retired after a record-setting season. Now what for Mountaineer baseball?. Hopefully, more of the same. Sabins has been instrumental in recruiting and day-to-day...
West Virginia looking for best ways to get playmakers the ball
West Virginia led all power four football teams in rushing in 2023. The Mountaineers were at 228.9 yards per contest, pacing ahead of all but three teams total nationally. The offense relied on a pair of talented running backs in Jahiem White and CJ Donaldson to go along with the dual-threat abilities of quarterback Garrett Greene to create opportunities on the ground.
WVU Football Recruits Confirmed to Visit This Week
In addition to preparing for fall camp ahead of the 2024 season, the WVU football coaching staff will welcome some recruits to campus this week. Below are the prospects who are confirmed to be visiting West Virginia in the coming days. Jayden Clark (2025 OL, OH) BACK in morgantown on...
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