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West Virginia DB Garnett Hollis Jr. criticizes Penn State’s respect for rivals
In the lead-up to their face-off, Penn State football is accused of lacking respect by West Virginia defender Garnett Hollis Jr. The first game in this revived rivalry, after a three-decade break, is stirring tensions, especially as Hollis criticizes the Nittany Lions for not respecting opponents outside of elite teams. He aims to use his previous conference experience to help the Mountaineers, emphasizing the need to overcome Penn State rather than giving them an easy win.
Former WVU G Teyvon Myers Continues Pro Career, Joins New Team
Teyvon Myers, former West Virginia guard, signed with King Szczecin of the Polish league, his new club announced earlier in the week. Myers is entering his eighth year of professional basketball. “This will be my first time in Poland. I heard the league is very competitive. I hope the coming...
Goodbye to Summer Party at Civic Center Cancelled
Due to the inclement weather, the City of Bridgeport has decied to cancel tonight's Goodbye to Summer Party planned to be held at the Benedum Civic Center, according to an official from Bridgeport Parks and Recreation. The good news is that officials say the hope to reschedule it soon. Connect-Bridgeport...
Webster County football looks to improve in 3rd year under Head Coach Eddie Williams
As Webster County enters its third year under Head Coach Eddie Williams, his seniors that grew up in the program and by each other's side are looking to make their brotherhood count on the field.
Stories of the Week: August 11 through August 17
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page. West Virginia announced the next step in its rollout of digital vehicle titles. Monongalia County Schools has approved a cellphone ban for all of its students. More than 20 West Virginia...
Century-old building a total loss after fire in Follansbee
FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. (WTRF) — No one is injured after a business and residential building caught fire in Follansbee. Fire Chief Larry Rea says the call came in just after 3 pm Saturday along Main Street. The fire began on the first floor, an upholstery repair shop, and spread to the second floor containing an apartment. […]
Bob Carr hired to coach Catholic girls basketball
PARKERSBURG — Coaching has been Bob Carr’s calling for more than 35 years. During that time, he worked as an assistant for basketball programs at Parkersburg High School, Ohio Valley University and Parkersburg Catholic High School. At no time was he a head coach at those stops. Until...
A Sinking Feeling: Pure Watercraft closes Brooke County factory
BEECH BOTTOM — An official with electric boat manufacturer Pure Watercraft confirmed Thursday that the Seattle-based company has ceased operations at its 80,000-square-foot production facility in the Beech Bottom Industrial Park. “Pure Watercraft has, unfortunately, ceased operations in Brooke County, although we are not prepared at this time to...
Chance for storms this evening as cold front moves through
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Following a hot and sunny first half of the day, storms are starting to pop up. These storms are ahead of a cold front that will move through bringing cooler air into the valley. There is a marginal (1/5) risk for severe weather with some storms possibly producing damaging winds with gusts around 60 mph and hail possibly around an inch in diameter.
WVU Medicine Camden Clark welcomes McClosky as vice president of ambulatory operations
PARKERSBURG — WVU Medicine Camden Clark has named Vincent McClosky its new vice president of ambulatory operations. McClosky began his tenure at Camden Clark on Aug. 12. He will preside over all offsite and hospital-based clinics, with an emphasis on business development, clinical integration and oversight of financial and operational functions.
Parkersburg Planning Commission advances generator amendment
PARKERSBURG –S The Municipal Planning Commission on Friday approved an amendment to Parkersburg’s zoning code prohibiting people from using generators as their primary source of electricity, except in cases of temporary power loss. City Planner Connor LaVelle said the change was requested by the code enforcement department, which...
Smith, Newberry inducted into state bowling HOF
PARKERSBURG — A pair of Parkersburg South High School graduates – Tom Newberry and Duane Smith – were recently inducted into the West Virginia State USBC Hall of Fame. The journey for the duo took different routes for their enshrinement, but they both felt it was quite fitting they were inducted at the same time.
Homecoming: Parkersburg kicks off annual celebration
PARKERSBURG — The 2024 Parkersburg Homecoming kicked off Friday night with people gathering at Point Park to join in the festivities. The evening began with a musical performance on the mainstage in the Riverfront Park Amphitheatre with Jack and Davis Reid at 6:30 p.m. Festival goers Bonnie and Bill Higgins said they were excited to see the pair on stage.
Preston Lawhon leads St. Marys to Wirt County Invite title
ELIZABETH — St. Marys High School head golf coach Catie Hamilton watched her Blue Devils top the field here Friday at the Wirt County Invitational held at Mingo Bottom Golf Club. Blue Devil Preston Lawhon earned medalist honors after carding an even par round of 72. Although he hoped...
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