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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...
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 […]
UPD takes new safety precautions for the 2024 school year
In preparation for the fall semester, the University Police Department has implemented several initiatives to improve campus safety and communication with students. In a UPD campus community safety survey in April, many students, staff and parents reported feeling unsafe on WVU’s campus and in Downtown Morgantown. Survey results also showed that respondents wished to know more about the University’s safety procedures and see improved safety infrastructure on campus.
WVU Football All-Time Statistical Leaders
West Virginia University has played football for over 130 years now. Here are the best of the best, at least statistically. West Virginia University will kick off another football season one week from today, something the Mountaineers have done over 130 times in their history. When the team suits up on Saturday, several players will be compiling yet another year of production in the program, with at least a couple of them having a chance to make their way into the record books.
Lewis County High School gets new carts to transport people to football field
If you've ever been to a football game at Lewis County High School, you know how exerting the walk to the field can be. However, that walk is about to get a little easier for seniors and those with disabilities.
Clear and calm tonight; a toasty start to next week
Sunday evening looks great for last-minute outdoor plans: temps in the 80s/70s under mostly sunny skies. The sun setting won’t change much as we continue to see mostly clear skies for the remainder of tonight. Temps will also continue to cool further down as they drop into the 60s. Monday shouldn’t see any troubles in […]
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 […]
Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate hiring milestones with 52 additional graduates
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced a major achievement for West Virginia correctional facilities with the graduation of 52 new officers and staff. This year, WV DCR has welcomed a total of 429 graduates into its ranks, nearly equaling the total amount in […] The post Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate hiring milestones with 52 additional graduates appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia extends drought State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
Vegas odds are moving wildly for WVU-Penn State
It's Sunday! And that means it is time for Las Vegas to set the odds for next week's college football games. Well, actually, it's Sunday ahead of the season opener, which means that the odds have been set for quite some time, including the matchup between WVU and Penn State in Morgantown. However, there's one catch - big money is coming in on the Mountaineers and shifting the line dramatically.
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...
Time Travel: Flood of 1985 Near Virginia Avenue and Horse and Buggy Purchases at 1900s Shinnston Store
Simpson Creek, as history has shown us many times, doesn't always stay inside the banks. This is perhaps one of the worst ever from the mid 1980s flood that laid waste to many parts of West Virginia. The Bowstring Bridge can be seen in the background with water up to the top of it. This photo was taken in October of 1985.
Bridgeport Middle's Avya Talwar Mathematical Habits of Mind Poster Contest Winner Held by State BOE
The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recently recognized several students who participated in the WVDE’s Mathematical Habits of. Mind (MHM) Poster Contest. Bridgeport Middle School featured one of the winners. Avya Talwar was judged as one of the students to be recognized. In an effort to include students'...
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