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Justice-owned coal companies negotiate over $500K owed in Virginia
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) continue to fight financial and legal battles. This time, it involves Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell County Treasurer David Larimer confirmed to 59News that coal companies owned by Governor Justice owe $572,692 in real estate, personal property, and mineral taxes. These fees are […]
Content creator John Russell makes the case for clean energy at DNC
John Russell, content creator from West Virginia, spoke at the Democratic National Convention, arguing in support of clean energy. “Trump, a billionaire, says that he'll take on the elites, but then he promises handouts to big oil, and he punches down at anyone with the guts to be different,” Russell said.
Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development
Mountain State Spotlight is excited to announce that Tre Spencer has joined the organization as economic development reporter. Tre spent the summer reporting on wildfires as Mountain State Spotlight’s Journalist of Color Fellow. “We were impressed with the reporting that Tre produced during the course of his fellowship,” said Founding Editor-in-Chief Ken Ward Jr. “Economic […] Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Wrestling, softball state championships staying put
PARKERSBURG — The wrestling and softball state championships aren't going anywhere. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Thursday that Huntington and South Charleston will continue to serve as the host cities for wrestling and softball, respectively. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship. In addition, South Charleston will serve as the host site for the state softball championship for 2025-28. Little Creek Park has hosted the event for the last four...
First at 4 Forum: Meaghan B. Murphy
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Lifestyle expert Meaghan B. Murphy stopped by the First at 4 Friday. She shared tips for a smooth start to the school year!. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5 p.m. only on WDTV.
West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage
WEST VIRGINIA — People have been smoking cigarettes for over 300 years and have come a long way since being created from cigar scraps in the 1700s. From cigar scraps to e-cigarettes, the one common factor in the history of tobacco use is that, most commonly, people are first introduced to tobacco as an adolescent. […]
Alise Oken Flies to Win the $32,000 New York Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Old Salem Farm
North Salem, New York – August 22, 2024 – As the last rider to return to the jump-off in Thursday’s $32,000 New York Welcome Stake CSI 2*, presented by Old Salem Farm, Alise Oken (USA) took advantage of her ability to watch her fellow competitors ride the course before her. With that knowledge and a solid plan in mind, she piloted Hi Hopes Farm’s Oraline Van Prinseveldto the top of the leaderboard, bringing home victory with a double-clear score of 33.32 seconds.
ReConnect Broadband Project expands gigabit internet into Wetzel County
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — As internet speeds accelerate into the future, Wetzel County is making sure its homes are moving right alongside them—bit by bit. A brand new broadband network was dedicated with a ‘fiber cutting’ at the 4-H Grounds. More than 1,900 households now have access to high-speed internet from provider CityNet, after […]
Nick Saban Tells Pat McAfee His Honest Thoughts About State of WVU Program
Everyone knows Pat McAfee is a passionate Mountaineer, but people often forget Nick Saban is, too. Saban reminded McAfee whiling joining him on his show live from Dublin, Ireland to kickoff the 2024 college football season. Saban made it clear he’s rooting for WVU and considers himself a proud Mountaineer...
WVU Hoops offers 2027 point guard prospect with rapidly rising interest
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2027 point guard Cayden Daughtry on Thursday morning, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 57th high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Daughtry,...
The Pat McAfee Show to make pregame stop in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, WV (WVNS) — In a not-so-surprising move, former Mountaineer football great, Pat McAfee will be bringing his show to the hills of Morgantown ahead of the regular season kickoff against Penn State. The announcement was made during an episode of The Pat McAfee Show on August 22, 2024. According to McAfee, this special episode […]
West Virginia looks for sophomore leap for RB Jahiem White
Like in life, sometimes in coaching the best teacher is making mistakes. And while you want to avoid it if at all possible, it does provide blueprints on how to handle certain situations. That is the case with handling the sophomore season for Jahiem White after what unfolded with CJ...
4-Star WPIAL Recruit to Attend West Virginia Games Twice Early in Season
Matt Sieg, the top 2026 recruit from the WPIAL, will be among the recruits in Morgantown when WVU kicks off the 2024 season against Penn State, another program pursuing Western Pennsylvania prospect. The 4-star defensive back from Fort Cherry High School will be watching WVU in the first two weeks...
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