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Picture This: Paws for Effect – Gilmer Elementary Welcomes Therapy Dog
GLENVILLE — Students at Gilmer County Elementary School greeted Boaz, the male yellow Labrador retriever mix introduced Tuesday as the school’s new therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. He was brought to the school by representatives of West Virginia first lady Cathy Justice. The Friends With Paws program places certified therapy dogs in schools around the state to serve as a healthy and friendly outlet for students to address trauma and other social-emotional issues.
Downtown Morgantown bar fuels patrons’ ‘Pour Choices’
A new bar and restaurant dubbed “Pour Choices Pub & Grub” opened its doors to Downtown Morgantown on Aug. 17. Located at 227 Chestnut St., the pub offers patrons a calm and cool atmosphere, neighboring music venue 123 Pleasant St., according to owner Jamel Smalls. “We're open to...
Gee marks start of new academic year, says there is much to be proud of at WVU
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee sent a letter to faculty, staff and students Wednesday (Aug. 21), the first day of the fall semester. Read the letter below and at presidentgee.wvu.edu. Aug. 21, 2024. Dear West Virginia University Faculty, Staff and Students,. When my journey as a higher education leader...
Tribute to Queen to take place at Palatine Park this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A free concert will take place at Palatine Park this weekend. Absolute Queen: The Ultimate Tribute to Queen will take place on Saturday at the park at 7 p.m. Organizers said they received quite a few requests for a Queen tribute, and they are excited to...
Morgantown entrepreneur expands, rebrands wellness business
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Morgantown entrepreneur is expanding and rebranding her wellness business, providing more services to the area. Roman’s Acupuncture & Wellness, which opened in 2004, will now be Roman’s Wellness Center, according to owner Stacy Roman. The business, which is located on Blue Horizon Drive...
'We'll start our marathon now': ARCH2 Program Office opened in Morgantown, West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub officially has a base of operations inside the former Mylan pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Morgantown. A group of state, local and business stakeholders of the project gathered at the West Virginia University-owned property Wednesday for a ribbon cutting...
Morgantown Advances Public Camping Ban Aimed At The Area’s Homeless
A camping ban that affects homeless people in Morgantown is another step closer to implementation. The Morgantown City Council voted 4 – 3 to advance a new article of City Code entitled “Camping on Public Property” Tuesday night. The ordinance would expand an existing camping ban to...
Scouting Moto Combine Rider and Coach Lineup for Ironman Raceway
The following is a press release from MX Sports Pro Racing. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – MX Sports Pro Racing has officially announced the lineup of 25 amateur prospects and the esteemed group of highly acclaimed rider coaches that will comprise the second gathering of the 2024 Scouting Moto Combine, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare. The motocross component of the SMX Next initiative consists of a pair of gatherings that coincide with two rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Following a memorable gathering at RedBud MX over the Independence Day holiday, the second and final gathering will serve as a precursor to the season-ending Tucker Freight Lines Ironman National Finals this Friday, August 23, from Indiana’s Ironman Raceway.
Dream Machines Car Club to host final Car Cruise-In of the season
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Dream Machines Car Club will be hosting its final Car Cruise-In event of the season on Wednesday evening. The event, hosted as an affiliate event in association with Main Street Morgantown, will feature food, community engagement, and of course, plenty of classic cars. Local business owner, Charlie McEwuen of Tanner’s Alley […]
Glenville State Athletics Launches NIL Marketplace with Opendorse
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Athletics has announced their partnership with Opendorse to form The Pioneer Pro Shop, the Official NIL Marketplace of GSU Athletics. The NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Marketplace will offer a direct access point for organizations and individuals who would like to explore NIL collaborations with Glenville State student-athletes while remaining compliant with NCAA guidelines. Glenville State fans, brands, sponsors and donors can browse, book, pitch and pay any Glenville State student-athlete for NIL activities in one platform, built specifically for the student athletes' needs.
The Shotgun/Throwdown (8/21/24): “It’s time to start shitting your pants,” Pat McAfee warns the Big 12
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. FOOTBALL. Pat...
Town hall for veterans held at American Legion Post 15
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - There was a town hall for veterans at the American Legion Post 15 in Parkersburg on Thursday. The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, which is in Clarksburg, says it likes to have these town halls twice a year to hear opinions from veterans. A public affairs specialist from the VA said it’s important for these town halls to be held in Parkersburg because there is an outpatient center in Parkersburg on Ohio Avenue, just before you get to the Memorial Bridge.
Betting Line for WVU-Penn State Experiencing Steady Movement
Even though it may seem like most outside West Virginia don’t believe WVU has much of a shot to upset Penn State, the betting line is telling a different story. While Penn State is still the clear favorite, the line has experienced significant movement since opening with WVU as a 12-point underdog. DraftKings currently has Penn State as only an 8.5-point favorite, steadily ticking down from earlier in the week.
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