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WVU Football commit Sammy Etienne highlights
West Virginia's recruiting class vaulted up the 247Sports Team Rankings in the last few weeks. The Mountaineers have been adding pieces left and right and, sometimes when that happens, fans forget just what exactly they're getting with each new addition. Over the course of the next couple weeks, we're going to do a quick reminder by reposting some of the future of WVU Football and their highlight videos. Today? Auburndale (FL) defensive back Sammy Etienne.
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.
Fire out behind Busy Beaver in Weirton shopping plaza
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — A fire is out at a Weirton shopping plaza after a truck hit a utility wire. Pictures on social media showed black smoke pouring out from behind the plaza off Three Springs Drive this afternoon. Crews received a call that a fire had started behind the Busy Beaver. Weirton Fire Captain […]
New Disaster Recovery Center now in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY — FEMA and the Small Business Association have set up a new Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County to aid people in the area affected by the latest storm damage. Both organizations get people the resources they need to replace personal property, seek emergency home repairs, and apply for financial assistance. Whether it’s questions […]
Pat McAfee breaks down his experience playing NCAA 25 while using Garrett Greene
Former WVU Kicker and Punter Pat McAfee took some time during The Pat McAfee show to talk about what it was like to play as West Virginia in the new EA Sports NCAA Football 25 game. McAfee went as far to say that if the game is realistic like everyone...
Wheeling YMCA steak fry fundraiser to fuel memorable summer camps
WHEELING, W.Va. — For years, the Wheeling YMCA has given Ohio County children a break from school with its summer camps. More than 100 campers have already signed up this season. Field trips to Pittsburgh and Zanesville are just some of the memorable activities, but it comes at a...
Miller named new WVU Jackson General president and CEO
RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) – WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley has a new president and CEO. According to WVU Medicine, Candace N. Miller, M.B.A., took over the position effective July 15. She succeeds Stephanie McCoy who retired after serving as Jackson General Hospital’s president and CEO for 13 years. “We are excited to welcome […]
WATCH: WVU Women’s Basketball Team Holds Outdoor Workout
The West Virginia women’s basketball team recently held an outdoor workout, which the program’s social media posted. The Mountaineers went 25-8 last season under first-year head coach Mark Kellogg and made the NCAA Tournament, where they fell to Iowa in the second round. In Kellogg’s second year, the team will be looking to have similar success, possibly making it further in the tournament, while continuing to put WVU as a top team in women’s college basketball. This summer workout can be a testament to the team’s commitment to improvement.
Five Below of Clarksburg announces Grand Opening event
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It has been announced that Five Below of Clarksburg will officially celebrate their Grand Opening in the coming weeks. One of the most highly anticipated additions to the Harrison County area, Five Below of Clarksburg was first announced in April as a coming addition to the Eastpointe Shopping Center. Following much […]
Barrackville Town Council members resign, new members named
BARRACKVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Five Barrackville town council members have resigned within the last few weeks. Four members resigned, and one member moved away, according to Barrackville City Attorney John Funkhouser. Cari Casuccio, Thomas Young, Tom Straight and Donnie Pricket resigned Wednesday. A disagreement with council members could have caused...
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...
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