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State Department of Education brings INVEST to Morgantown this week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — University High School in Morgantown will host the Mathematics Revised Standards Rollout at INVEST (Infuse, Network, Value, Engage, Support, Target) Conference Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24. Academic Support Coordinator Tim Flatley said about 150 teachers from across the state will have two days to...
Trust in WVU's evaluation process is critical to building culture
West Virginia has developed a trusted process when it comes to evaluating fits for the program. That extends from high school recruiting to the transfer portal and while there are some differences between the two, the gist is the same. And the decision maker at the end is always head...
Exploring WVU Football’s Top Records
With football season around the corner, let’s look back at the legends who paved the foundation of West Virginia’s football program. Avon Cobourne begins our look into the record books, as he holds records in three rushing categories. The WVU Sports Hall of Famer is the all-time leader in rushing yards (5164), rushes (1050), and 100-yard rushing games (28).
West Virginia Loses in 5-0 Shut Out to Trenton
TRENTON, N.J. - The West Virginia Black Bears were shut out by the Trenton Thunder for the second straight game, losing 5-0 at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. The Black Bears offense could not find a foot hold in Sunday’s contest as the Thunder pitching staff held the Bears to two hits in 28 at-bats.
Man on Run for Alleged Murder Arrested in Stonewood by Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Other Agencies
At approximately 4:24 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, Vienna Police were dispatched to 1202 19th Street Apartment 6, Vienna for an unresponsive person. Officers located a deceased female inside who suffered from an apparent gunshot wound. The individual was located by a family member who immediately contacted 9-1-1. Vienna...
Preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history
MOUNDSVILLE, W.V. (WTRF) — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex held a lecture on preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history. The Abandoned Mine Lands department oversees public safety issues related to coal operations like high walls, open portals, and blow outs. Regional planning supervisor, Jeff Davis, spoke about his experience working with mining operations prior […]
Area-Wide Rain Showers and Storms Return Tomorrow
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - As the area remains under drought conditions, partial relief is on the way in the form of showers and thunderstorms throughout the start of the week. Non-severe showers and storms arrive later in the morning tomorrow and will continue into the early afternoon. Showers remain in the mountains until late tomorrow, with conditions drying for most of the area on Tuesday. More rain chances are set to pick up throughout the middle to end of the week as a stationary front remains over NCWV for the week. Temperatures remain at or below average throughout the week as we hope to see improvements to our drought conditions over the next 2 weeks. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
2026 DB Omari Bledsoe talks West Virginia, visit plans
Murfreesboro (Tn.) Oakland 2026 cornerback Omari Bledsoe has several schools standing out at this stage but knows one for sure will be getting a visit this fall. Bledsoe, 6-foot-4, 180-pounds, has collected offers from West Virginia, TCU, Michigan State, Miami (Fla.), Kansas and several others but has a few schools out of that list sticking out.
K9s to Furkids adoption event sees huge success this weekend
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - K9s to Furkids, a local rescue, held an adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus on Saturday. It was very successful, with all 15 dogs brought in getting adopted. AJ Springfield, a volunteer with K9s to Furkids, said they were overwhelmed today by the community’s support.
West Virginia Junior College hosts Back to School Bash
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WBOY) — Giving back to the community was the main focus of the West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) licensed practical nursing (LPN) students as they hosted a family fun event. WVJC hosted a Back to School Bash at its Bridgeport location with free admission for families. Activities like bounce houses, balloon animals, games […]
Best Virginia blasts Brotherly Love in The Basketball Tournament opening-round game
For Wesley Harris and Esa Ahmad, Saturday afternoon's opening round matchup in the 2024 edition of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) must have felt like a redemption of sorts. The last time the pair donned the Mountaineer gold-and-blue, they found themselves unceremoniously dismissed from the program. Likely, many thought it would be the last they'd hear of the troubled pair of athletes as West Virginia fans.
Former Baylor Staffer Recalls 2012 Thriller Against WVU
Cody Alexander, a former Baylor defensive staffer who worked under defensive coordinator Phil Bennett, joined Jed Drenning and Wes Uhler on the In The Gun Football Podcast, a WVU football podcast and recalled a massive game between BU and West Virginia. In their first year in the Big 12, the...
WVSN Notebook 7/21/24: Ground Breaking News for WVU Baseball
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. ⏳@WVUfootball @TerpsFootball @CoachRamey_ @CoalfieldsCo @youareathlete @coachsgarlata @coach_kellar @TarblooderFB @NealBrown_WVU pic.twitter.com/kY43yJ8rXm. — Ricardo Lewis (@Ricardo7Lewis) July 21, 2024. Update (9:00 AM) – The @WVUBaseball Player Development Center is no longer a concept. This...
WVGA Women's Amateur: Glasby garners the three-peat in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. (WV News) — A great showdown this past week unfolded on the links of the Bridgeport Country Club Course. It was sudden death at the West Virginia State Women's Amateur between Savannah Hawkins of Hurricane and two-time defending champion Susan Glasby of Chesapeake, Ohio. For Hawkins,...
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