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Don Knotts Festival 100th Birthday Celebration begins Saturday in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Metropolitan Theatre, in partnership with Morgantown Magazine and Visit Mountaineer Country CVB, wants residents to celebrate the life and career of a local entertainment icon. In commemoration of the 100th birthday of Don Knotts, the annual Don Knotts Festival will be hosted from Saturday...
Victim, suspect identified in Morgantown murder
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Detectives with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department have identified the victim and suspect in the July 11 shooting on Mountain Vayyel Drive. A press release said Rashad Malik Alton, 21, of Morgantown, was allegedly shot by Arnold Johnson, 19, of Montgomery Village, Maryland. Detectives believe...
Dual-Sport Star to Visit WVU Football Program on Heels of Offer
As a follow up to West Virginia sending Cooper McCutchan, a tight end and basketball star in Ohio, an offer, he tells WV Sports Now that he’s planning to visit the WVU football program next week. McCutchan (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) revealed WVU tight end coach Blaine Stewart called him...
Wheeling completes renovation of 19 baseball and softball fields
WHEELING, W.Va. — The city of Wheeling has been renovating baseball and softball fields for more than a year now -- and it has finally finished. Nineteen fields across the Friendly city received upgrades, as they had been neglected over the years. So, what has been done?. "Digging down...
Vienna officials discuss plans for new school
VIENNA — After Tyler Eppley, civil engineer and design manager at Pickering and Associates, presented the information about the proposed project at Jackson Park at the Vienna City town hall Tuesday evening, Wood County Board of Education President Justin Raber and Vienna Mayor Randy Rapp were able to give additional information.
Big 12 Snapshot: West Virginia Mountaineers
Good morning. I’m introducing a new series intended to take a look at each team in the new Big 12. I’m not sure how many I’ll get done each week, but the only way for me to really know about these teams is to actually do the research so I can be relatively informed when the season hits. So I spent time doing the research this weekend. There are links to everything below so if there isn’t a link, then I didn’t write it, but I always link back to the originator of the content. I wanted to take a quick look at the team: get a feel for the best players; look into their portal class consisted and how they ranked overall; a look at the 2024 recruiting class; and ending on the graphic from Sharp College Football.
Morgantown officials approve funds for key homeless issues
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown city council has set aside about $213,000 for the operation of the triage and warming shelter for the 2024-25 winter and transportation. The funds are part of the allocation of $1.3 million in carry over funds. Council approved the transfer of $150,000 for the operation...
Ex-Mountaineer Gyorko sees himself in Wetherholt
MORGANTOWN — JJ Wetherholt is about to embark upon the journey of a lifetime, chasing the dream young men have chased for more than 150 years. Jedd Gyorko knows. He’s been there. You probably remember Jedd Gyorko. It wasn’t so long ago he was living the life JJ...
Marshall County Fair aims for record attendance with a week of festive events
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — The Marshall County Fair brings in thousands of people each year to the city of Moundsville, and this year's event has a full schedule of events. "We see thousands of people,” Amanda Ashby, fair board member, said. “This year, hoping to have record numbers.”
Democratic member of West Virginia House calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race: ‘It’s time’
Calls for President Biden to drop out of the race have been plentiful ever since his debate performance in June. Biden has said he is "one thousand percent" staying in the race, according to reporting by the Associated Press.
Babydog bobblehead unveiled by National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – The very first bobblehead figure of the Mountain State’s own Babydog was unveiled on Friday morning, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar tells LOOTPRESS. The news follows the English Bulldog’s show stealing appearance with Governor Jim Justice at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in Milwaukee. “We’re […]
People who lost their jobs in West Virginia due to flooding can get benefits
According to officials, individuals living or working in these counties who lost their job due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides may apply for federal unemployment benefits.
Hinton included in $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) — Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.6 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funding recommendations for 11 projects across West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development administers the state’s Appalachian Regional Commision program, which is a partnership of federal, state and local participants providing financial and technical assistance for economic development and infrastructure projects. The Governor’s recommendations will now be sent to ARC for final approval. Projects recommended for ARC funding include: West Virginia Department of Economic Development — $220,000 Consolidated Technical Assistance The West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED), with ARC funding assistance, will continue the Consolidated Technical Assistance program. The...
When is West Virginia’s 2024 Sales Tax Holiday?
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is just around the corner. This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is set for Aug. 2 through Aug. 5 to help families with their back-to-school shopping. During the Sales Tax Holiday, the state’s sales tax is eliminated for certain items including: According to the West Virginia […]
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