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Cleveland selects Aidan Major in fifth round
A trio of West Virginia baseball players have been drafted within the first five rounds for the first time. Not long after David Hagaman became the final pick of the fourth round when he was selected by the Texas Rangers, another WVU right-handed pitcher came off the board in the next round as Aidan Major was selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the 146th overall pick during Monday’s fifth round.
The Rivalry Series: WVU football’s history against Louisville
Across 131 seasons on the gridiron, the West Virginia University football team has developed several rivalries that have helped forge the identity of Mountaineer football. Over the next several weeks, we’ll break down some of the biggest series in West Virginia football history. We open the series with a...
Reno Man Accused of Possessing Illegal Firearm With Live Rounds During Traffic Stop in Sugarcreek Borough
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is facing charges for allegedly possessing a firearm illegally in Sugarcreek Borough. Court records show Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 32-year-old Shane Mitchell Blair, of Reno, in District Judge Andrew Fish’s office on May 29. According to a...
Rain and storms expected throughout Wednesday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! We are halfway through the work week, and we have finally cooled down with the help of a frontal system that is also providing us rain showers and storms throughout the day today. High temperatures have lowered about 10 degrees, with highs only reaching into the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the mid 70s in the higher elevations. These storms do have a bit of potential for severity, with wind gusts up to 35MPH in the more mountainous regions in the valleys especially.
Donations sought for Purple Heart Monument
MARIETTA — The Mid-Ohio Valley Purple Heart Chapter 743 is accepting donations for three levels of contributions for the Purple Heart Monument to be erected at Gold Star Park, 801 Lancaster St., Marietta. Levels are the Patriot for $500, Foundation for $1,000 and Corner Stone for $3,000. Names will...
Person flown to hospital after motorcycle and car crash in Shinnston
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A person was flown to the hospital after a motorcycle versus car crash in Shinnston Tuesday night. The accident occurred on East Avenue and was called in to the Harrison County 911 center at 9:39 p.m. 911 officials confirmed that one person was transported to the...
Mountaineer Food Bank announced Kanawha County Produce Market
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced Kanawha County Produce Market event to be held this Friday. The event, which will be exclusive to residents of Kanawha County, will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. The free event will offer a variety of fresh produce options to residents […]
Local hospice facility recognized as one of best in nation
BELINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Since 1991, Mountain Hospice has taken care of people in their most precious days, and recently, they were recognized as one of the best facilities in the state with their Hospice Honors Award win. The award was given out by a third-party organization called Hospices Caps, which surveys families of people whose loved ones are in end-of-life care.
Unique event offers permanent jewelry, pick-your-own wildflowers in Jane Lew
JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) - A unique event will be taking place at a pick-your-own wildflower farm in Jane Lew Friday!. Sparks Fly Among the Flowers will take place at The Wild Sonflower on Life’s Run Road in Jane Lew Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is...
EDC Tactical Offers Variety of Goods for Firearms, Outdoors Enthusiasts in Bridgeport Area
Starting your own business can be a daunting task but it’s also one that likely is made easier when it involves something you are passionate about. “I’ve wanted to be a business owner for quite some time now,” Cavrich said. “I decided to take my passion for guns and go with it. Firearms, I grew up around them, hunted a little bit, fished, stuff like that. I wanted to provide another option for someone in Bridgeport to come to.”
RecycleBalls opens national location in Belington
BELINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A national recycling initiative has officially relocated their base of operations to Barbour County. RecycleBalls is a country-wide initiative to recycle and reuse tennis balls. The group celebrated their West Virginia grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 12th. The initiative first began in...
New Play Explores How AIDS Epidemic Affected Black Americans, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the AIDS epidemic beginning in the 1980s took hundreds of thousands of lives across the country, and even more around the world. A new theater production at this year’s Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in Shepherdstown highlights how the disease impacted the lives of Black Americans in particular.
Registration is now available for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Office of Energy in West Virginia has announced that registration is now open for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit, scheduled to take place on October 29-30 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. This summit aims to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for […]
Scott Miller Hill Bypass to open ahead of schedule
ROANE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A long-awaited construction project will finally reach completion on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with the opening of the Scott Miller Hill Bypass on US 33 near Spencer. The bypass, spanning 4.3 miles from Tuckers Run to Middle Fork on US 33, will enable trucks and other vehicles to bypass hazardous curves […]
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