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Exceeding Big 12 expectations nothing new for WVU
The next stage of the college football offseason is nearly here. Las Vegas will be buzzing with reporters as the Big 12 Conference begins its Media Days event, kicking off three weeks of FBS conference media events all over the country. Ahead of the season-opening press tour for the Big...
WVU Medicine Children’s changing the lives of local families battling childhood cancer
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Leading up to the WVU Medicine Children’s Gala in August, 7News will showcase local families and children whose lives were changed by the world-class care they received. In September 2020, when she was 11 years old, Ceci Rotilio was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. Years later, […]
WVU Hoops offers another four star, class of 2025 wing
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2025 wing Jayden Forsythe earlier this week, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 45th high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Associate head coach Chester Frazier has been the lead recruiter of Forsythe and gave him the opportunity.
Is West Virginia football being overlooked in 2024 Big 12 preseason poll?
Has West Virginia football already found a source of motivation for the 2024 football season? The Big 12 football media preseason poll was released earlier this week. Many in and around the Mountaineer football program likely feel slighted. In the new look Big 12, West Virginia has been selected to...
Scattered showers today, potential for stronger storms this evening
Jul. 5—Those with outdoor plans today may have to dodge raindrops and stronger storms may roll through tonight, local weather experts warn. The stronger thunderstorms could blow in after 6 p.m., according to meteorologist Brian Hutton Jr., of TribLive news partner WTAE. "(The storms) could produce some damaging wind gusts and heavy rain that could cause localized flash flooding," Hutton Jr. ...
Records: Man accused of threatening casino staff, leading police on pursuit in Nitro
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Tennessee man was charged early Friday morning in Kanawha County after being accused of threatening casino staff, leading police on a pursuit, resisting arrest and attempting to set a fire inside an emergency room while receiving medical treatment. Joshua Robert Orlikowski, 41, of...
National Writer Points to Schedule as Obstacle for WVU Football in 2024
Regardless how good a college football team may actually be, the schedule they play will always be a factor in how many games they win. And on a recent appearance on Mike Drop with Mike Asti, a national writer immediately pointed to the schedule as a potential obstacle for WVU in 2024.
Reviewing the West Virginia four-star QB commits since 2002
WVSports.com takes a look back at the four-star quarterback commits on Rivals.com since 2002. How did they fare in Morgantown and how have the Mountaineers hit at the position when it comes to the top-rated?. We examine how it's turned out and how the Mountaineers have done under center. Passing...
Adult Craft Night at Morgantown Public Library to feature glow-in-the-dark painting
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Morgantown Public Library’s upcoming Adult Craft Night will illuminate your creativity!. A glow-in-the-dark painting night will take place on Thursday, July 11th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is part of the library’s summer reading program “Adventure Begins at Your Library” for adults ages...
Year-long plan has propelled WVU’s Ceili McCabe to the Summer Olympics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Distance runners at the college level can compete almost year-round throughout the fall, winter and spring NCAA seasons. However, a calendar put in place by the WVU coaching staff has allowed senior Ceili McCabe to reach the pinnacle of international sports. The native of Vancouver, British...
President of Catholic Charities appeals to Morgantown City Council for Bartlett House funding
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The future of the Bartlett House remains a main focus of conversation in Morgantown even after Catholic Charities stepped in to offer their support last week. Mark Phillips, CEO and President of Catholic Charities, was at the Morgantown City Council meeting Tuesday to appeal to the...
Roster turnover sets the stage for Jen Greeny and the 50th anniversary of WVU Volleyball
In a year of celebrating history and tradition, WVU Volleyball has a new look. After nine seasons under the direction of head coach Reed Sunahara, including one with the program’s first appearance in the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championships in 2021, 13-year Washington State head coach Jen Greeny will lead the Mountaineers in 2024.
Mike Drop: Bill Bender on What Could Hold WVU Back in 2024
Pardon this interruption of any summer fun, but the 2024 college football season is fast approaching. And to preview what to expect from WVU, Mike Asti welcomed Bill Bender of the Sporting News back on Mike Drop. Bender discussed what he likes and what he doesn’t like about the Mountaineers...
Workouts with Mike Joseph remain a focal point of summer
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The beginning of WVU’s fall camp is under four weeks away. Before the regimented schedule of classes and practices begins for the Mountaineers, just about every player is finding ways to improve themselves. Garrett Greene has spent some of his summer at the Manning Passing...
WVU football 2024 roster review: Quarterbacks
Quarterback. It’s deemed the most-important position on the football field, and maybe the most-important in all of sports. There isn’t nearly as much mystery in Morgantown surrounding the position has there has been over the past few seasons. WVU has its starting quarterback in Garrett Greene. Neal Brown knows his top backup is Nicco Marchiol.
Three things to do in Morgantown this weekend
Celebrate this Fourth of July weekend with food, music and family fun. This weekend, The Daily Athenaeum recommends A Return to Roots, an Adrian and The Soul Miners concert and a Sunday brunch. 1. A Return to Roots, Live at The Encore with Ashley Virginia and Tommy Thompson Ⅲ. Ashley...
WVU Helps Spark Innovation, Entrepreneurship to Aid BHS Alum Michael Morehead in Successful Startup
Article Courtesy of Jake Stump/West Virginia University. When Michael Morehead entered West Virginia University’s master’s program in computer science in 2011, his main goal was “survival.” The Bridgeport native’s main motivation was obtaining health insurance to cover medical bills from chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That’s all he wanted, he admits. But he wound up with much more.
JJ Wetherholt is once again the projected No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft
WVU star infielder JJ Wetherholt, who entered the 2024 college baseball season as the projected No. 1 overall pick in this year's MLB Draft, dealt with significant injury issues over the course of the regular season. But, after proving he's fully healthy and ending the season strong, the former Mountaineer is gaining traction in mock drafts yet again.
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