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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...
Ohio murder suspect arrested on Indiana Toll Road
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - A 22-year-old man who was wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Ohio has been arrested in LaPorte County. Indiana State Police learned on Saturday morning that the suspect, an unidentified 22-year-old man from Painesville, Ohio, may be traveling along the Indiana Toll Road.
Groundbreaking of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s set for August
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s is getting closer to reality. According to a Facebook post from Huber Height’s Mayor Jeff Gore, the official groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8. Huber Heights’ planning commission unanimously approved Buc-ee’s nearly 700-page final report on May 14. The report outlined building plans, construction details and […]
Boil water notice issued in South Shore, Kentucky
SOUTH SHORE, Ky (WSAZ) - A boil water notice is in effect in the South Shore area of Greenup County, due to a water main break. According to the mayor, when crews were trying to set up a new electric pole, the city’s waterline was hit. The boil water...
Community honors teens involved in crash
MILTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A community came together Saturday evening to honor Braxton McComas, the teenager who was killed in a car crash in Barboursville on Independence Day. Braxton’s friend, Logan, was with him when the collision happened. Logan was seriously injured and remains in the hospital more than a week after the crash.
West Virginia University Sophomore Sleepers: Rising Stars Unveiled
West Virginia University showcases three sophomore sleepers, players in their second year of college football who have potential to shine this upcoming fall. These players are not yet established as starters but are poised to make an impact. Krahe, a Colorado State transfer, is expected to see significant playing time at guard and is praised for his development, positioning him as a future starter. Jackson, who unexpectedly secures a starting role as CAT safety, brings unique attributes to the team. Despite competition from more experienced players, his skill set adds value to the defensive lineup.
WVSN Notebook 7/13/24: The WVU Football Season Fast Approaches
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. Blessed to receive an offer from @WVUfootball @Coach_TBell AGTG💚💚 @Cavalier_Sports @stroudmr @thecam78 @ChadSimmons_ @rivals @TheUCReport @MohrRecruiting @On3sports @PassFootball5 #HailWV #MoneyGang pic.twitter.com/kYkKT5igAt. — Emerson “Em” Lewis (@PoodaLewis) July 13, 2024...
JJ Wetherholt spreads across top 10 in final set of MLB mock drafts
The 2024 MLB Draft is just one night away, but projections for WVU shortstop JJ Wetherholt still could not be more split. With several major publications locking in their last mock drafts for Sunday’s first round and others all but finalizing them, Wetherholt’s draft stock is about as clear as it will get now. Despite that, where Wetherholt will actually land in the pros could not be less clear, as four recent mocks have him projected in a range of first overall to seventh.
Completion percentage is still the primary focus for Greene entering 2024
It was a similar message from West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene. Since the conclusion of the 2023 season, completion percentage has been the focus for Greene as well as head coach Neal Brown. Greene was one of the most dynamic players at his position last season, but the one thing that held him back was his 53 percent completion percentage, by far the worst in the Big 12.
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