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Lawmakers begin interim committee meetings Sunday, no special session scheduled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State lawmakers return to Charleston Sunday to begin three days of interim committee meetings at the state capitol. There are just more than two dozen meetings scheduled through Tuesday. There is no special session scheduled in connection with meetings. Gov. Jim Justice has said a number...
WVU Volleyball to start a lofty rebuild in season 50
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, WVU Women’s Volleyball is one of WVU’s longest running programs without a lot to show for it. In 50 seasons, WVU has made the NCAA Tournament once- just three years ago with head coach Reed Sunahara, who departed West Virginia after his ninth season in 2023. The Mountaineers have made college volleyball’s second-tier postseason tournament, the NIVC, just twice, in 1991 and in 2017.
Second Primanti Bros. location opens in Downtown Morgantown
Primanti Bros. opened a second location in Downtown Morgantown earlier this month, in addition to its restaurant at Suncrest Towne Centre. The restaurant chain is known for its specialty sandwiches and pizzas, originally opening in Pittsburgh’s Strip District in 1933, according to its website. Mark Downs, president of Mainstreet...
WVSSAC Eliminates post-season baseball sectional play
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The West Virginia high school baseball post season will not have sectional play in 2025. The decision, according to a press release, was approved by the WVSSAC Board of Directors and was unanimously supported by the baseball coaches committee. Accordnig to the press release: “Each region will be divided into two […]
Greenbrier Off The Auction Block, An HIV Mystery And A Camping Ban That Targets The Homeless This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we’ll hear from Governor Jim Justice about efforts to auction off his Greenbrier Resort – and what he says is behind it all. Plus, why health officials worry that HIV infections in rural West Virginia are going undetected – and spreading. We’ll...
Top 5 In-State Targets Planning Visits Amid Penn State and West Virginia Showdown
Four-star safety Matt Sieg, a key prospect in Pennsylvania for the 2026 recruiting cycle, will visit Penn State and West Virginia in consecutive weeks. He'll first watch the Nittany Lions in their season opener at West Virginia before returning to Beaver Stadium for their home opener against Bowling Green. Ranked as the No. 12 safety nationally and the third-best player in Pennsylvania, Sieg had an impressive junior season, both offensively and defensively. Penn State currently holds the No. 2 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, featuring commitments from top talents like Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens.
WVDOH supports landmark land purchase in Blackwater Canyon
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has welcomed the U.S. Forest Service’s recent acquisition of a 2,700-acre land tract in Blackwater Canyon. The WVDOH, in collaboration with Gov. Jim Justice and various federal, state, and local partners, is actively involved in completing the Blackwater Loop Trail project. This project aims […]
WVU Football 2026 QB Commit Opens High School Season in Dominating Fashion
A WVU football commit kicked off his junior season in impressive fashion on Friday night. Class of 2026 quarterback Brodie McWhorter needed only one half of football to put up numbers and lead his team to a dominating win. McWhorter completed 14-of-18 passes for 227 yards in Cass High School’s...
WVU football’s ever-evolving culture through the eyes of Blaine Stewart
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Culture is one of the most-used buzzwords in sports, especially in major college football. Much like momentum, culture isn’t something that can be quantified or measured. That said, good and bad instances of each are easily spotted. Few people know the culture of WVU football...
Kole Taylor made big changes this offseason
Last season, West Virginia University tight end Kole Taylor caught 33 passes for 411 yards and four touchdowns. It was a respectable season for the LSU transfer, and he provided quarterback Garrett Greene a reliable option in the short and mid-range passing game. He underwent a minor procedure that caused him to miss the spring, but tight ends coach Blaine Stewart says Taylor is coming back bigger, stronger, and better than ever. Check it out in the video above.
West Virginia Drops Game Two in 6-3 Loss to Frederick
GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears lost the second game of the series to the Frederick Keys 6-3 at Kendrick Family Ballpark. The Black Bears could not overcome an early Keys’ lead on Saturday evening, dropping their first game since starting the six-game home stand. The Keys...
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