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Back at full strength, Ahmad looks to deliver for Best Virginia
Esa Ahmad enjoyed a strong four-year career at West Virginia and was an instrumental part of consecutive Sweet 16 teams in 2017 and 2018. More than five years after Ahmad wrapped up his college career, he again has an opportunity to represent the Mountaineers through Best Virginia, the WVU-alumni based squad that will begin play in The Basketball Tournament on Saturday in Pittsburgh.
Taking Stock of Big XII Transfer Classes: West Virginia
For all intents and purposes college basketball's 2024 transfer season is over although some schools could still add one or two more players prior to tipping off in November. However, in this age of highly paid transfers, many coaches could opt for quality over quantity, meaning they'll concentrate their NIL funds on several elite transfer prospects rather than scatter those finite moneys over more marginal prospects in an attempt to fill all 13 scholarship spots. They may prefer to roll the dice on injury and other attrition with nine or 10 scholarship players. Texas Tech, incidentally, has filled only 11 scholarship positions as of this writing and could stand pat. This is a calculated risk Grant McCasland and other coaches may be willing to run.
Three-Time Canadian Olympian Sydney Pickrem Will Join West Virginia’s Coaching Staff
Three-time Canadian Olympian Sydney Pickrem will join the coaching staff at West Virginia next season. West Virginia University swimming and diving head coach Brent MacDonald announced that three-time Canadian Olympian Sydney Pickrem will join the staff as an assistant men’s and women’s swimming coach. Pickrem will join the team after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where she is scheduled to compete later this month.
Woman arrested after defecating outisde of church
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman was arrested after defecating outside a Beckley church and was found lying in the yard. On July 12, 2024, Beckley Police responded to a report of a suspicious person at 2014 S Kanawha St, at the King Anglican Church. The report involved a female who had defecated in the […]
Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
Woman Dies After Fall From Golf Cart In Monroe County: Coroner
Brenna Abbinanti, 35, of Mount Clare, died from blunt-force trauma to the head on Friday, July 12, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg, officials said. The accident happened a week earlier on Saturday morning, July 6, on the 6000 Block of Timothy Lake Road, according to the coroner. She was reportedly a passenger in the golf cart.
Gov. Jim Justice and Babydog to speak at Republican National Convention tonight
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice, along with First Lady Cathy Justice and their dog, Babydog Justice, will attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, today. Governor Justice is scheduled to speak, with Babydog Justice set to appear on the main stage between 7:15 and 7:45 PM ET. West Virginians can watch a live […]
Capito celebrates signing of bill that fights against Parkinson’s Disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her way to Capitol Market in Charleston Monday evening to celebrate the signing of a bill trying to end Parkinson’s Disease. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which was signed by...
Tygart Lake Marina to close early due to water levels
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Due to the unusually low water levels currently affecting Tygart Lake, the marina will be closing earlier than anticipated this season, officials said. Those with boats and jet skis at the marina are required to remove them from their assigned dock slips by the end of the day on Sunday, July 28th.
The Shotgun/Throwdown (7/15/24): JJ Wetherholt Makes WVU History; Alek Manoah’s Future in Toronto Uncertain
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. Programming Note:...
West Virginia Ranked as an 82 Overall in College Football 25
From what we know the day before the game’s official release, the Mountaineers rank below six teams within the Big 12 Conference. With College Football 25’s release imminent, content creator EricRayweather released a video with every team’s uniform sets. Included in that video are some sneak peaks at potential team ratings, including West Virginia’s.
2026 Safety D’Various Surratt Receives West Virginia Football Offer and Plans Visit
2026 DB Surratt is thrilled about the West Virginia opportunity, having recently received an offer from the program and expressing excitement to learn more about the Mountaineers' football program. Surratt is a 6-foot-0, 170-pound safety from Shelby (N.C.) Crest. He is a Rivals.com three-star prospect. Yes, But. Surratt is still...
Callaway Junior Rookie League heads to Elizabeth, Sublett brothers win third division titles
AAA (nine holes): Jude Walker of Elizabeth at (-3) 33;. AA (nine holes): Sawyer Sublett of Philippi at (+4) 40, his third division win of 2024; and. A (six holes): Elliott Sublett of Philippi at (-4) 20, his third division win of the season. “The heat kept some of our...
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