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Did WVU see best of Oklahoma State in 2023, are Cowboys better in 2024?
The first act of West Virginia's 2024 football schedule deserves some attention. Not only are the Mountaineers the rare team facing two major-conference opponents in non-conference play, but they played Penn State and Pitt a season ago. Big 12 play begins with a home game against Kansas, and tough, no, they did not play last season, WVU ought to have a much better idea what to expect this time around. The first of the season's two opening weeks follows before a road game against Oklahoma State, and there's familiarity there, too.
Volunteers needed for residence hall move-in
Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to help ensure a smooth move-in process for all residents and their families from Aug. 15-17. Cardboard recycling help is also needed. Sign up for a move-in slot. For questions, contact Matthew Richardson at M.Richardson@mail.wvu.edu.
Research study seeking adults with physically active jobs
University researchers are looking for healthy adults with physically active jobs to participate in a research study seeking to understand the effects of physical activity at work on cardiovascular health. The study involves two visits to a WVU laboratory lasting approximately one hour and then wearing monitors measuring physical activity...
WVU researcher’s martial arts outreach helps families affected by autism grapple with stress
Jeanette Garcia joins WKMZ’s “The Morning Spiel” to discuss her program that, with the help of University students, works with children with autism spectrum disorder. Soon, parents and caregivers will be getting involved to learn how both kids and parents can benefit from practicing the martial arts together, as a family.
Where has West Virginia football recruited under Brown?
West Virginia head coach Neal Brown took over the program in January of 2019 but where have the Mountaineers been recruiting during that time?. Considering most of the class was put together in 2019 when Brown took the job, we'll look at how recruiting has unfolded from the 2020-24 classes.
Watch Scoop Smith put on an absolute show at WVU Football camp
One of the first players that EerSports noticed among the crowd of roughly one hundred participants at WVU's final one-day camp of the summer was Woodland Hills (PA) athlete Scoop Smith. The 2026 prospect put up a 36" vertical jump and a 4.44 40-yard dash during testing, and then followed that by impressing in position drills and dominating in one-on-ones. EerSports got some video clips of the action, and you can check it out in the video above.
Fire breaks out in Bellaire home, all occupants and pets unharmed
BELMONT COUNTY, OH — On Thursday night, a house fire broke out in Bellaire near Noble and 36th streets. Authorities on scene say a bed caught fire on the second floor of the home a little after 9 p.m. Both the police and fire departments from Martins Ferry and Bellaire responded.
Professional baseball could await these six WVU players from the 2024 team
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The professional baseball career of WVU infielder JJ Wetherholt can begin after he signed a contract that contained a $6.8 million dollar bonus. It was the St. Louis Cardinals who selected Wetherholt in the first round of the just-completed draft of amateur players. The Mars, Pa. native was the seventh player selected in the first round.
A $400k-winning lottery ticket was sold in Central Pa.
A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold in Franklin County has made someone $400,000 richer. Earl’s Market Inc., located at 15755 Pennsylvania Ave., State Line, will get a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The ticket was for the July 25 drawing and matched all...
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?
A MORNING EDITION team has been around Pittsburgh this week, where we are listening to voters make up their minds. We've been knocking on doors... INSKEEP: ...To hear how people in a swing state have responded to so much news in the presidential campaign, including President Biden's withdrawal. Hey, good...
Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Support for Private School Vouchers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, but with that attention has come intense scrutiny of his support for a traditionally conservative idea: taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. Since taking office last year, Shapiro has become the most prominent Democratic voice in the state for such a program. Last summer, he backed a controversial Republican voucher proposal to the chagrin of longtime party allies and influential unions...
Dairy financial and risk management conference set in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its 15th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference “Future-Proofing Our Farms” on Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg. The conference will feature presentations on dairy supply, annual dairy performance indicators, succession planning and business continuity and more.
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