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Command Sergeant Major United States Army (Ret.) Kenneth Dye
Command Sergeant Major United States Army (Ret.) Kenneth Dye, 89, of William Ave. in Jane Lew, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Kenneth was born in Warrenton, GA, on March 17, 1935, to the late Laura Mae Shelton Dye. He graduated from Parksley High School in 1953 and...
Sights and sounds from the 1st Annual Stills Brothers Big Man Camp
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Fairmont Senior High School and WVU graduates Darius and Dante Stills hosted the 1st Annual Stills Brothers Big Man Camp at Wayne Jamison Field in Bridgeport. Two separate camps were held for youths ages 10-13 and 14-18. WVU offensive linemen Ja’Quay Hubbard and Brandon Yates were camp coaches for the event. Dante Stills will begin his second season with the Arizona Cardinals this fall.
JJ Wetherholt's case to go first overall in MLB Draft
On Sunday night when the MLB Draft takes place, West Virginia's JJ Wetherholt will hear is name called, it's only a matter of when. However, for the Mountaineer shortstop, his case to be the first name read is a somewhat compelling one. In 2023, Wetherholt went from a name WVU...
2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Aubrey Burks, Safety, West Virginia
2023GP 12, 39 Solo, 9 AST, 48 TOT, 4 TFL, 1.5 Sacks, 2 INT, 6 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR. 2022GP 11, 46 Solo, 20 AST, 66 TOT, 4.5 TFL, 1 Sacks, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 FF. Aubrey Burks was a 3-star recruit from Auburndale, FL, and went to Auburndale HS. He signed with WVU in 2021.
WATCH: The Big 12’s best bet to end a Heisman Trophy drought
West Virginia has been very clear about this: It would not trade its quarterback for any other and believes others are overlooking Garrett Greene entering his final season. “There's been a lot of talk about Big 12 quarterbacks,” Mountaineer coach Neal Brown said on Wednesday at the conference’s media days. “You don't hear Garrett Greene mentioned. If you look at his numbers -- just put his numbers out there compared to other guys who are getting talked about and you hid their names -- his are really, really favorable."
It’s Time to Retire Pat White’s Number
Pat White checked a ton of boxes during his career at West Virginia. He won a bunch of games, led the Mountaineers to a pair of BCS wins over Georgia and Oklahoma, and set numerous records. He was also named the Big East Offensive Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007. The one box he didn't check? Being named an All-American. Somehow, someway, one of the nation's top quarterbacks at the time never reached All-American status and because of that, he is ineligible for the College Football Hall of Fame. Pretty wanky, don't you think? To make matter's worse,...
Ohio man arrested after trying to hide meth bubble and methamphetamine during traffic stop
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — An Ohio man is behind bars after a traffic stop led to a drug-related arrest in Noble County. According to the Noble County Sheriff’s Office, on July 8, Deputies pulled over a vehicle after observing a traffic violation. They identified Terry Ivey as the driver, who told deputies he did […]
KCHA introduces program for people seeking a day out with a furry friend
Charleston, W.Va (WCHS) — The Kanawha Charleston Humane Association started a new program called "Borrow a Buddy" allowing people can come to the shelter and pick up a dog to take on a day out, just as long as they have them back before closing. Employees at the KCHA...
One injured, one arrested after a vehicle struck pedestrians in Charleston overnight
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person was hospitalized and another has been arrested after a car struck two pedestrians in Charleston overnight, dispatchers say. Reports of the incident came in just after midnight on Sunday of a driver who hit two females on the 800 block of Kanawha Boulevard.
One person hit by vehicle taken to hospital
MILTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person is recovering from being hit by a vehicle Saturday evening, Cabell County 911 dispatchers say. The incident was reported around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Perry Morris Square in Milton. Dispatchers say one person was taken to the hospital. We’re working to learn...
This weekend, the largest pickleball tournament in West Virginia will be held.
NITRO, WV (WVPREPBB) – This weekend, Metro 911 of Kanawha County is hosting the largest pickleball tournament in West Virginia, featuring over 200 athletes. The Pro-Am event will take place at the Nitro Athletic Complex pickleball courts. Tournament Details:. Date and Time:. Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
West Virginia Faces Heat Advisory and Severe Storm Threat
Charleston, WV – A Heat Advisory will be in effect for parts of West Virginia this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service warns that high temperatures and humidity could push the heat index to feel like low 100s across the region. Residents should prepare for potentially dangerous conditions, especially in lower elevations.
Eastern Ohio, Northwestern Pennsylvania, and West Virginia: Isolated Tornadoes Possible Tuesday
Eastern Ohio, Northwestern Pennsylvania, and West Virginia – Residents should prepare for severe weather on Monday, with more intense conditions, including isolated tornadoes and damaging winds, expected on Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, Monday will bring afternoon and evening storms with potential for damaging winds...
West Virginia, Idaho asking Supreme Court to review rulings allowing transgender athletes to compete
West Virginia and Idaho are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that blocked the enforcement of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports."If the Supreme Court takes this up, it will determine the fate of women's sports across the entire country for many years to come," West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Thursday at a briefing with reporters at the state Capitol in Charleston.It's unclear when the high court would decide whether to take up the cases, which were filed separately Thursday and involve transgender athletes who hoped to compete on female-designated teams at the...
2024 MLB Draft start time, TV info, more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University baseball star JJ Wetherholt is likely to become the latest Mountaineer selected in the first round of a professional sports league draft on Sunday. Wetherholt is an overwhelming favorite to be selected within the top 10 picks, and many believe he could be...
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