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Women's Volleyball Earns 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Fairmont State women's volleyball program has earned the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT for this past season as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association this afternoon. The award initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale.
Capito and Manchin support Fairmont State with nearly $7 million in federal funding
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A local university has received nearly $7 million in federal funding to support improvements to programs and campus facilities. Fairmont State University has received the funding through the offices of United States Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin. More than $3 million in funding will...
New River CTC to offer Basics of Composting course this August
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY)- Have you ever wanted to learn how to compost? Well, we have some good news for you!. New River Community and Technical College will be hosting a course on composting. This course will teach people the basics of composting and practical techniques to make your own compost at home or in a community setting.
WVU Football Offers 3-Star Dual-Sport Ohio Athlete as TE
Will a dual-sport athlete become a future star tight end for the WVU football program? The West Virginia staff sent a 2026 offer to Cooper McCutchan, a tight end and basketball star in Ohio, on Tuesday night. McCutchan (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) revealed WVU tight end coach Blaine Stewart called him...
WVU will make the Big 12 Championship Game if.....
EerSports opened the mailbag earlier this week, taking on a variety of questions regarding WVU Football, Basketball, and the Big 12 Conference. One question in particular centered around what the Mountaineers need to do in order to be a contender for the Big 12 Championship Game. Chris and Mike each took turns throwing out their answers to that question in the video above. Check it out.
Shop Where the Secret Agents Shop
The new Morgantown store SpySite elevates your surveillance with cutting-edge gadgets. Wanna catch bad guys? This new family-owned business allows you to play detective while keeping you and your loved ones safe. SpySite, opened this summer on Chestnut Ridge Road, is perfect for students and Morgantown locals who want extra protection in their daily lives.
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.
$74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson
ALDERSON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Police in Alderson have recovered an astounding $74,000 in counterfeit money following an investigation. According to an official statement, the counterfeit money was "in denominations of 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills." Officers remind the public to "Please be responsible and diligent by checking the bills at your businesses and or if you sell something." The statement advised that, "These bills, while they look authentic, are not. Printed in the top right corner is 'For Motion Picture Purposes.'" Officials advise if any of these bills are passed to please contact Chief Todd Williams at 304-445-2355 or 304-667-9000. The post $74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson appeared first on The Hinton News.
Pierpont Tech hosts Future Nurses program
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Pierpont Technical and Community College has continued to engage with the greater North Central West Virginia and especially with the local youth. This week we’ve already seen Pierpont extend their resources and knowledge to the local youth through other programs, but through another program they’re hoping to inspire the next wave of nurses. Pierpont’s Future Nursing Program has been taking place at their advanced technology center this week, in hopes of encouraging high school juniors and seniors of choosing a career in the field. Pierpont officials like, Miki DeMary-Andrew, are hoping to not only instill the right practices in these students, but also grow their interest in the field as a whole.
Town hall for women veterans set for this week
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center will be holding a town hall for women veterans this Thursday night. The town hall will take place at the medical center in the first floor chapel in Clarksburg and will run from 5 to 6 p.m. This town...
Babydog was big hit at Republican National Convention
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — America now knows all the buzz about West Virginia’s First Pet, Babydog! Her appearance at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night along with Governor Jim Justice was a big hit. Of the many candidates who spoke on the second night of the Republican Convention, Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Jim Justice […]
Camping ordinance changes under debate in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Morgantown community have voiced their views on a potential camping ban focused on the downtown area. Representatives from Main Street Morgantown, West Virginia University, as well as Morgantown area unsheltered homeless advocates and many others, each expressed a combination of approval and disapproval of the proposal first brought forth by City Councilor Louise “Weezie” Michael earlier in July as part of the council’s regular meeting Tuesday. Close to three dozen residents or organization representatives were in attendance, some with varying waves of support for the proposal and opposition, with over a dozen willing to address the council as part of a proposal that hasn’t even received a formal ordinance.
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