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Poll shows Trump, Justice and Morrisey have strong lead in WV for November election
Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey have strong leads with West Virginia voters ahead of the November election, according to a new poll released Friday. The WVMetronews Poll, shows Justice, a Republican, is in a wide lead — 62% to 28% — over his Democratic opponent, former Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, in the […]
Man charged after fiberoptic internet lines damaged in Preston County
A City of Kingwood police officer in training at the West Virginia State Police Academy has been charged after Preston County deputies say he fired multiple shots in Brandonville, damaging Prodigi's fiberoptic internet lines on Saturday.
Key Takeaways From Penn State’s Blowout Win at West Virginia
The rain fell hard as lightning strikes scattered the Appalachian landscape. It was a season opener that was both partially headlined by Penn State’s strong offensive performance and a weather delay that lasted over two hours. Despite the extended halftime, the fans stuck around and were there to celebrate as the Nittany Lions completed a 34-12 victory at West Virginia. Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant soaked in the postgame energy with his teammates, coaches and the surprising amount of fans in blue and white who outlasted the storm. “Look how many people there are, man,” Durant said as he walked...
Around the Big 12: Week 1 Results
Big 12 Football is back, and it’s time to take a look at how the conference faired in Week 1. Starting with the early games which have wrapped up, the biggest spotlight was shining on West Virginia, as No. 8 Penn State from the Big 10 visited Morgantown for a rivalry clash. The Mountaineers were shown why Penn State is considered amongst the top tier of the Big 10 and playoff contenders, as they were dogwalked in a 34-12 loss. The only other Power Four matchup for the Big 12 in Week 1 came on Friday night, as TCU earned…
West Virginia University receives $2.5 million for women’s basketball
West Virginia University (WVU) has announced a $2.5 million gift from the Hayhurst family of alumni in support of the women’s basketball program. The gift consists of a $2 million endowment, which will name the head women’s basketball coaching position in perpetuity, as well as $500,000 for day-today operations. Avid supporters of West Virginia University and WVU Athletics, the gift is the second endowment for a WVU head coaching position from the Hayhursts; in 2022 they contributed $1 million in support of the rifle program. Siblings, Ronald, the late Robert, and the late Robin Hayhurst, were all first-generation college graduates at WVU.
West Virginia men's basketball rounds out staff with August signings
New West Virginia men's basketball coach Darian DeVries continues to fill out his staff in Morgantown, with two new additions coming in the latter portion of August. DeVries didn't have to look far to find his new Director of Basketball Operations in Garrett Sturtz. Sturtz was first a player for DeVries at Drake before joining his staff as a graduate assistant.
No. 4 WVU men's soccer prepares for west coast road slate
After opening their season 3-0 from the confines of Dick Dlesk Stadium in Morgantown, No. 4 West Virginia men's soccer is set to hit the road for their next two matchups -- and they have quite the trip ahead of them. The Mountaineers are set to travel to California late...
West Virginia volleyball suffers first loss under Jen Greeny
Sadly, you’re never able to win every game you play. And when you’re rebuilding a program, you’re bound to hit some speed bumps. So was the experience for WVU volleyball and first-year coach Jen Greeny on Saturday. After capturing her first win with the Mountaineers the night before, her team lost a hard-fought five set matchup with Wake Forest 3-2 (15-25, 25-15, 17-25, 25-22, 15-7).
WVU Swimming and Diving schedule set
The 2024-25 Swimming and Diving schedule is officially set for West Virginia. The Mountaineers will start their season hosting the West Virginia State Games at The Aquatic Center at Mylan Park in Morgantown from Oct. 4-5. The men's team will look for back-to-back titles at the meet, while the women look to avenge a loss to Marshall last season. WVU will then host an Alumni Meet on Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. before they take their first road trip of the season Kentucky on Oct. 25. WVU will return to Morgantown for their next matchup with rival Cincinnati on Nov....
Turnovers doom Glenville State in road opening setback
EMORY, Virginia – Emory & Henry capped its 38-7 victory here Saturday afternoon at Fred Selfe Stadium against Glenville State with a 54-yard touchdown pass from Charles Mutter III to Cam Peoples as time expired. The Wasps (1-0) of interim head coach Quintin Hunter led 17-0 after the opening...
West Virginia golf set to open season in Minnesota next weekend
West Virginia will embark on what they hope is a successful follow-up to a historic season in 2023-2024 where they earned an NCAA Championship appearance for the first time since 1948. The Mountaineers are set to see their first action next weekend, as they travel to Independence, Minnesota for the...
Severe storms dump rain, pause play in Mountain State
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Separate lines of severe thunderstorms rocked the Mountain State Saturday afternoon and evening producing gusty winds, lightning and heavy rain. The first line of storms delayed the second half of the WVU-Penn State in Morgantown by more than two hours. The first half ended just before the storm hit.
Soccer Game Recap: Grafton Gets the Win
Grafton entered their tilt with Braxton County on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Braxton County Eagles onto the board and left with an 8-0 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bearcats also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
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