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Teen of the Week: Parkersburg South’s Noah Dulaney always seeking out new challenges
PARKERSBURG — Noah Dulaney is always looking to challenge himself. Whether it is trying new sports, marching band or looking to a possible future in medicine, the 17-year-old incoming Parkersburg South High School senior is looking for ways to step outside his comfort zone to gain a variety of experiences.
UHC among WVU Medicine Affiliated Hospitals Listed for High Performing by U.S. News & World Report
Seven member and affiliate WVU Medicine hospitals have been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as High Performing hospitals for 16 Procedures and Conditions. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures and Conditions ratings. WVU...
Harler wants defensive-minded approach from Best Virginia against Brotherly Love
As Chase Harler prepares for his head coaching debut with Best Virginia, the Wheeling native and former West Virginia University guard likes to think he has a strong idea of what it will take for the team to make a run in The Basketball Tournament. “You’re going to have to...
The final roster for WVU's TBT Alumni team, Best Virginia
A look at the Best Virginia roster as The TBT kicks off this weekend. The Basketball Tournament (aka TBT) will tip off at the Petersen Events Center this weekend, as the Pittsburgh Regional will take place over the course of the next few days. West Virginia University's alumni-centered team, Best Virginia, will play its first game on Saturday afternoon and, earlier this week, the final roster for the team was revealed in a press release sent out to media.
5-Star Point Guard Includes WVU in Top 5
Destiny Jackson, a women’s basketball recruit from Chicago, ranked as the No. 24 overall recruit in the class of 2025 by ESPN has included West Virginia in her top-five. Jackson, a 5-foot-6 guard plays for Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, where she averaged 16.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.4 steals per game last season. Jackson will also be playing in the Overtime Select League, a four-week league held in the OTE Arena in Atlanta for ‘elite’ high school girls basketball players aged 14-18.
Crash in Charleston leaves many without power, dispatchers say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A two-car crash that caused a vehicle to roll over into a utility pole in the west side of Charleston has left hundreds of people without power, dispatchers say. Reports of the wreck came in about 8:30 p.m. on Friday along the 300 block of...
Bears and coyotes added to Charleston urban hunting season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Urban hunting in Charleston will include bears and coyotes beginning this fall. On Monday, Charleston City Council approved a bill that adds bears and coyotes as animals allowed to be hunted within city limits during urban hunting. Previously, only deer were on that list. The bill allows hunters to use crossbows […]
Alleged monster terrorized Raleigh County community during the 1930s
FIRECO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In the 1930s, residents of Fireco in Raleigh County were gripped with fear and curiosity as an unknown creature terrorized the town. Locals reported a series of gruesome incidents involving decapitated dogs and brain-eaten hogs, which forced everyone to stay indoors after dark. This mysterious creature, dubbed the Fireco Monster or […]
Got dirty water? Has your well gone dry? Tell us about it, West Virginia
As Mountain State Spotlight reporters have traveled the state in recent months, we’ve heard from West Virginians all across the state that they struggle to access clean water. In Ritchie County, the discovery of pollution in drinking water sources has residents worried about how officials will improve their aging water systems. In the southern coalfields, […] Got dirty water? Has your well gone dry? Tell us about it, West Virginia appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
First female astronaut from West Virginia shares dream with the Mountain State
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – One Mountaineer will soon be able to see the Mountain State from way up high, as she gets ready to become the first female astronaut from West Virginia. Emily Calandrelli is the face of the hit Netflix series ‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’. Calandrelli isn’t just a star on the screen, she’s also a […]
Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May 24, 2024, following an official request by Gov. Justice. […] The post Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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