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Jackson County Jr. Fair in full swing in Cottageville
COTTAGEVILLE, WV (WOWK) — The Jackson County Fair in Cottageville, West Virginia, offers not just carnival rides and games but also the experience to learn about farming and agriculture. The 4-H Club and the FFA bring together dozens of kids to show off the animals they have spent the last year raising. From showcasing, where […]
Historic mill at Morgantown, W.Va., attracting visitors in summer
EASTON, W.Va. — Hidden in a small wooded valley within the busy municipality of Morgantown, West Virginia, the historic steam-powered Easton Roller Mill roars to life on summer Sundays, attracting the attention of all who enjoy gears and pulleys. The mill, which served as a grist mill and lumber...
Men's & Women's Tennis Earn ITA All-Academic Team Distinction
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Fairmont State men's and women's tennis teams both achieved Intercollegiate Tennis Association ("ITA") All-Academic Team recognition, and 17 Fairmont State tennis student-athletes earned ITA Scholar-Athlete accolades, the association revealed on Tuesday (July 23). To be named an ITA All-Academic Team, programs must have a team...
Fairmont State's Perry Baker Ready For 2024 Summer Olympics
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – As the United States Olympic Teams get set for the Opening Ceremony and competition, former Fairmont State University student-athlete Perry Baker is gearing up for his third Olympics. As a student-athlete at Fairmont State, Baker was a First Team All-WVIAC and Second Team All-Region member of...
Jekyll & Hyde to Open New Location in Baxter, Taking Over Former Lucky Duck Space
Jekyll & Hyde, a family-owned and operated steampunk-inspired taphouse, grill, brewery, and distillery, is set to open a new location in Baxter, taking over the space previously occupied by Lucky Duck. According to a recent Instagram post, the new location is anticipated to open its doors this fall or winter.
Webster County BOE suspends motion to send students from Hacker Valley to high school
WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va (WDTV) - Monday night at the Webster County Board of Education meeting, staff, parents and students convinced the school board to suspend the motion to send seventh and eighth grade students from the Hacker Valley School to Webster County High for the 2024-25 school year. “I do...
Treasurer Moore Statement on Cleveland-Cliffs’ Weirton Plant Investment
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore hailed the announcement by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. that they will invest $150 million to repurpose the company’s idled Weirton tinplate mill into a new electric distribution transformer production plant, resulting in re-employment opportunities for 600 union workers in the region. “I am absolutely thrilled Cleveland-Cliffs has decided to repurpose the […] The post Treasurer Moore Statement on Cleveland-Cliffs’ Weirton Plant Investment appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Penn State vs West Virginia Clash: Can PSU Handle Hostile Milan Puskar Stadium?
Penn State head coach James Franklin anticipates a challenging road atmosphere at West Virginia's Milan Puskar Stadium for their upcoming clash, emphasizing the tough environment he's familiar with from previous coaching experiences. The highly anticipated Week 1 match on August 31st has garnered attention as a must-watch non-conference game for the 2024 season, set to feature the FOX Big Noon pre-game show.
Mon County students excel in AP programs
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Advanced Placement program at Monongalia County Schools allows high school-level students to take entry-level college courses and earn college credit. Director of Assessment, Accountability, and School Counseling, Courtney Crawford, said in 2024, 718 students took more than 1,400 tests. The program includes seven subject areas...
Q&A with WVU alumni Kathy Birri
Kathy Birri shares how The Chambers College’s Fully-Online Forensic and Fraud Examination program helped her reach her reach her goal of becoming a fraud investigator. Read her full story below and learn about our FFE program. Q: Where are you originally from and currently living?. A: I am originally...
The Shotgun/Throwdown (7/24/24): JJ Wetherholt officially signs with St. Louis, receives record-breaking bonus
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. Programming Note:...
WVU being first 'means a lot' to Florida athlete
Boynton Beach (FL) athlete Kelsey Gerald finished up a workout earlier this summer and headed home. It was then that he received a call from his high school coach with some news. "My coach called me once I arrived home, and he congratulated me," said Gerald. "I was confused, but...
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