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David Price reflects on year one as WVSSAC executive director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While there are many challenges of running an organization like the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, David Price embraced the challenge and has enjoyed his role as the SSAC's executive director. Monday marked one full year at the helm and Eyewitness Sports caught up...
Gilmer County football finds its man
GLENVILLE – The Gilmer County High School football program will be competing in the “new look” Class A field with a first-year head coach. On Monday evening, the Gilmer County Board of Education approved 1999 Titan graduate Tommy Hamric to guide the program. “Absolutely,” Hamric said of...
3 Guys Before The Game – Brian Jozwiak Visits (Episode 559)
He’s colorful and compassionate. He’s also one of the best to ever play football at West Virginia University. Mountaineer Hall of Fame member Brian Jozwiak joins 3 Guys to talk WVU football and his highly successful fundraiser for WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. That three-day event takes place next week and includes a golf tournament, a bowling event and a tribute to legendary head coach Don Nehlen.
WVU Women's Hoops adds post player
West Virginia University women’s basketball head coach Mark Kellogg has announced the addition of Feryal Defne Atli (Mersin, Turkey) to a grant-in-aid for the 2024-25 academic year. “We are thrilled to add another versatile piece to the program in Defne,” Kellogg said. “She comes to Morgantown with a ton...
WVU Pediatric Ophthalmologist Shares Tips for Keeping Kids’ Eyes Safe During the Summer
With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July right around the corner, West Virginia University School of Medicine Pediatric Ophthalmologist Geoff Bradford, M.D., is sharing tips for keeping children’s eyes safe during the summer months. “During the summer, many people partake in fun outdoor activities that they...
Councilman Joe Abu-Ghannam chosen as new Morgantown mayor
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Morgantown City Council appointed a new mayor and deputy mayor Tuesday. The council elected Joe Abu-Ghannam as the mayor, and Jenny Selin as the deputy mayor. Every year, the council members nominate and vote on those positions. Abu-Ghannam has lived in Morgantown for 20 years...
Man charged in 13-year-old Fayette County cold case homicide
MASONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Police have cracked a nearly 13-year-old cold case homicide in Fayette County, announcing charges on Wednesday. Thirty-eight-year-old Frank Timothy Campbell Jr. has been charged with killing 34-year-old Leon Mickens in the borough of Masontown in August 2011, Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele announced. Mickens was shot and killed near Spring Valley and North Water Street on the evening of Aug. 15, 2011. The district attorney said some items were sent to forensic testing and a person of interest was identified, but no charges were ever filed. "I feel a lot of emotions now," said Destiny Mickens, Leon Mickens'...
West Virginia Independence Day Plans Threatened by Storms
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents are preparing for a wet Fourth of July as meteorologists predict a day of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a marginal (level 1) risk for severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall throughout the holiday. According to the US...
Storms expected on July 4th in WV, KY and OH
(WOWK) — Showers and storms are expected in the 13 News viewing area on the 4th of July. Luckily the rain won’t last all day and there is a good chance that most of the showers will be done during the evening at fireworks display time (around 10 p.m. in most areas). Storms on Thursday […]
Attorney General Morrisey Offers Safety Tips for Independence Day Celebrations
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to make safe and responsible decisions as they celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Parades, cookouts and fireworks are synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations. Many families opt to celebrate at home and may choose to buy and use sparklers, ground spinners or […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Offers Safety Tips for Independence Day Celebrations appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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