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Man sentenced for selling ghost guns in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been sentenced for selling ghost guns in West Virginia. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Brandon Michael Reckert, 30, from Purcellville, Virginia, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for possessing and selling ghost guns, privately manufactured and unregistered firearms. Court documents reveal that Reckert advertised and […]
Stephen Colbert jokes about Babydog “You fools! You can’t have a dog at the same convention as Kristi Noem”
Stephen Colbert joked about Babydog, Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog, running for President, saying she would be better than Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy because "She takes her worm medication."
West Virginia Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists, Including Local Educator Krista Blankenship
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WVPREBB) – Though school may be out for students, teachers across West Virginia continue to be recognized for their dedication and hard work. The West Virginia Department of Education recently announced five finalists for Teacher of the Year, one of whom hails from north-central West Virginia. “It’s...
Marion County Girls State citizens honored at reception
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State is the premier leadership camp in the state for rising high school seniors. It’s a nationwide program that lets girls build their leadership skills, helps them understand the political process and teaches them how important veterans are to our country.
Queens compete for crown and connections at OVAC pageant
WHEELING, W.Va. — The OVAC Queen of Queens Pageant took place Thursday night at Wheeling Park High School with 23 competitors. Hundreds of people poured into the J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center to watch 23 different high school seniors display their talents. The event can also help create connections...
Post 15 falls in West Virginia American Legion Area 1 Tournament, 4-2
WHEELING — Rain clouds opening up in the late innings Wednesday did little to dampen Wheeling Post 1’s spirits. Post 1 used a big swing from Andrew Skadra and a big defensive play by center fielder Alex Taylor to take a 4-2 victory over Parkersburg Post 15 at Wheeling Park High School in the West Virginia American Legion Area 1 Tournament.
Post 1 Wins Area One Championship
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling Post 1 won the American Legion area one tournament championship Thursday 11-0 over Wellsburg Post 34 in five innings. Post 1 jumped out fast scoring five times in the first thanks to an rbi triple from Jaxson Murray and a two-run double from Andrew Skadra. In the third inning they added […]
A $40B critical mineral supply chain could start in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards. “You don't need hundreds of...
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Daily Delivery: West Virginia and Cincinnati have a good reason to root against the ACC
When the Big East broke up, schools went to the ACC, but some were left behind, including Big 12 members Cincinnati and West Virginia. Fitz had tweeted that folks in the Big 12 were not rooting for the demise of the ACC, but he forgot that those two schools have a good reason to hope the ACC is gutted. And they haven't forgotten.
Wetherholt’s road to The Show has begun
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In the moment, JJ Wetherholt didn’t have much time to process what had just transpired. He was told that once he got drafted, he would have roughly 30 seconds to get from the area where he and his family were watching the draft up to the stage where the MLB Commissioner had just read his name.
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute named to Becker’s 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute has been named to the 2024 Becker’s Hospital Review “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs.”. According to Becker’s, “the hospitals, health systems, and institutes featured on this list are renowned for their superior heart and...
WVSN Notebook 7/19/24: Comments About WVU from Around Country
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. This hill got me paid💰…and also a little of this—>🤮 https://t.co/DR1fxBozXq. — Anthony Becht (@Anthony_Becht) July 19, 2024. Update (12:00 PM) – National Analyst Argues WVU Belongs in...
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