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Charles Wesley Godwin speaks on WVU, his walk-on journey on Sports Center
Morgantown native and musician Charles Wesley Godwin made a national appearance on Sunday morning. While Godwin is touring across the country right now, he was recently in New Jersey and made a stop on ESPN's Sports Center on Sunday. There, he wore a WVU shirt, and talked about his days...
West Virginia offensive tackle Wyatt Milum named one of College Football 25’s most underrated players
The virtual world of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game has taken over the real world, seemingly working its way into every corner of pop culture since its release. Endless debates have already sprung from the first officially licensed college football game in a decade, including players who are not only underrated in the game but in real life, with West Virginia offensive tackle Wyatt Milum topping one such list for Bleacher Report. Milum, 6-foot-6 and 317 pounds, was an All-Big 12 Conference selection in 2023 after he allowed no quarterback sacks and no quarterback hits and is...
Wren Baker Shows Off WVU Helmets as Home Decor
West Virginia’s athletic director isn’t shy about his passion for football helmets. Baker posted his personal collection of West Virginia football helmets on social media tonight, as he uses it to decorate his home. The left column features a white helmet with the state logo on it, a...
Family of deceased man wins lawsuit settlement against Ohio prison system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The family of a man who was killed while housed with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction won a settlement with the prison system after accusations of violence and neglect. According to the law firm Friedman, Gilbert and Gerhardstein (FG+G), the family of Dewey McVay Jr. will receive $225,000 to […]
‘It’s concerning:’ Ohio residents seek answers after fracking waste cleanup still not done
The CEO of Austin Master Services - owner of a fracking-waste storage facility in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio - will attend a hearing by phone today in Belmont County, facing contempt-of-court charges for failing to clean up 10,000 tons of waste - far beyond what the company was permitted to store.
Conkle Wins OVSCA Feature at Ohio Valley Speedway
WASHINGTON, W.V. (July 19, 2024) — Brandon Conkle won the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association feature Friday at Ohio Valley Speedway. The victory was Conkle’s first of the 2024 season. Chris Myers, Danny Smith, Keith Baxter, and Bryan Nuckles rounded out the top five. Ohio Valley Sprint Car...
Ohio gets millions from the feds to plug abandoned oil, natural gas wells
Ohio is getting another chunk of money from the Biden administration to clean up and plug abandoned oil and natural gas wells that plague the state's countryside. The Interior Department has awarded the state $57.25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the federal law passed in 2021 that commits $1.2 trillion to fix roads and bridges, expand internet access, provide access to clean water, improve ports, invest in public transportation and other purposes. The law provides $16 billion to address what the Biden administration calls legacy pollution by reclaiming abandoned coal mines and plugging orphaned wells.
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
2026 DB Rutledge has strong trip to West Virginia
Middletown (De.) 2026 defensive back Dorian Rutledge came back to West Virginia for the 7-on-7 tournament and was able to get another in-depth look at the program. Rutledge, 6-foot-3, 180-pounds, was impressed by the experience and also received strong feedback from the coaches after his performance on the field. “I...
Summer-like weather ahead of a rainy week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - High pressure that has been giving us the summer-like weather and drought has cleared out allowing for a low pressure trough to build in. This will cause clouds to build in overnight which will keep lows in the mid 60s. The trough will cause much needed showers and storms to move into the area on Monday. Rainfall amounts will vary depending on where the showers go and how heavy the rainfall is but we will likely see about a quarter to half an inch of rain.
West Virginia RB White looking for even bigger leap in year two
Jahiem White made his snaps count in year one. The true freshman only played a total of 275 offensive snaps but turned that into a productive line. White rushed 109 times for 842 yards and 4 touchdowns which boils down to an average of 7.7 yards per attempt. He also hauled in 5 catches for 125 yards and 2 more scores.
Showers to Hit Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Monday
Pittsburgh, PA – Rain is expected to move into eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania beginning Monday, bringing a shift from the recent dry and warm conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the week will start with a 50% chance of showers on Monday, cooling temperatures to around 81°F. Residents in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, WV, and Zanesville, OH, should prepare for intermittent rain throughout the day.
Aces of Trades: Jim Sayre pens book about trials and tribulations of being blind
ZANESVILLE – He’s no typical author. “I was an adventurous child, always wanting to do things that I was told I could not do,” recalled Jim Sayre. “Really, I didn’t dream of doing anything specifically as I grew up. I was governed more by what I could do because of my disability, and what I was allowed to do by society. ...
BREAKING: Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris
WASHINGTON D.C. (Hinton News) - In a shocking turn of events, President Joe Biden posted a letter to social media platform X officially dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Additionally, he announced that he is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination. Harris has accepted Biden's endorsement and released a statement where she said, “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination." The Hinton News will continue to follow this situation and provide information as it becomes available. The post BREAKING: Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris appeared first on The Hinton News.
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