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Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation
A tracking system for opioid settlement dollars allocated by the West Virginia First Foundation is on its way, though it’s still unclear when it will launch, according to State Auditor J.B. McCuskey. To date, no money has been distributed by the First Foundation, which was created last year as a private nonprofit to oversee the […] The post Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia
Since 2013, the federal government has declared more than 20 flooding disasters across Central Appalachia — including nine in West Virginia alone. At least 230 lives were lost in these disasters in the region, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency spent nearly $1 billion in recovery efforts to pick up the pieces. In addition to […] The post Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Governor Justice responds to complaints about Crestview Drive road conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice responded to complaints about his handling of the road on Crestview Drive in Beckley. Crestview Village Apartment tenants are furious about the condition of their road after a logging job that Justice ordered a few years ago on land he owns on that same road. The […]
Thornton native wins Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024
THORNTON W.Va – After representing West Virginia for a year, Taylor County native Grace Austin-Trboyevich was named Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024. Miss Agriculture USA, a national nonprofit organization, runs through all 50 states, inviting all ages from two years old and beyond. Austin-Trboyevich started her journey with the organization by applying to be West Virginia’s queen in 2023.
Two Mountain State volunteer fire departments benefit from the Lowes Hometowns program this year
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Lowe’s Home Improvement will perform nearly $200,000 at two volunteer fire department facilities in the state. Lowe’s District Manager Brittany Roberts said they’ll do the work through the Lowe’s Hometowns program. Materials are provided and associates participate in completing the projects, but members of the community are encouraged to help as well.
2025 3-Star WR Samari Reed Commits to Ole Miss Over WVU, Several Big Offers
A top WVU football target has finally made his selection, committing to Ole Miss over West Virginia and several other major programs. Samari Reed, a three-star wide recover out of Monarch High School in Coconut Creek, Fla., picked Ole Miss over WVU and an abundance of big time offers. In...
WVU Hoops offers another talented 2025 prospect from Florida
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2025 wing CJ Ingram on Friday afternoon, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 47th high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Ingram, a...
What’s One Big Roster Issue That Could Derail WVU in 2024?
While some believe WVU is poised for a big season, a national college football writer sees a major weakness on the roster that may hold the Mountaineers back. During an appearance on Mike Drop with Mike Asti, Bill Bender of the Sporting News described his issues with West Virginia’s team and why he’s buying into Neal Brown lifting the trophy as Big 12 champion.
West Virginia basketball transfer portal tracker
The transfer portal has become a hot topic across the realm of college basketball and that has been no different at West Virginia. The transfer portal is essentially a database that allows other schools to contact them regarding a transfer, and WVSports.com will track it. It's important to note that because a player is listed in the portal does not mean that they have to transfer out of the program, just that schools can contact them.
The biggest roster questions for the 2024-25 WVU Women’s Basketball season
After such an inspiring 2023-24 campaign that included a toe-to-toe battle with the National runners-up Iowa, the WVU Women’s Basketball team will attempt to make even more noise in their upcoming season. Last year, the Mountaineers finished the season 25-8 and made the second round of the NCAA tournament....
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