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West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage
WEST VIRGINIA — People have been smoking cigarettes for over 300 years and have come a long way since being created from cigar scraps in the 1700s. From cigar scraps to e-cigarettes, the one common factor in the history of tobacco use is that, most commonly, people are first introduced to tobacco as an adolescent. […]
ReConnect Broadband Project expands gigabit internet into Wetzel County
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — As internet speeds accelerate into the future, Wetzel County is making sure its homes are moving right alongside them—bit by bit. A brand new broadband network was dedicated with a ‘fiber cutting’ at the 4-H Grounds. More than 1,900 households now have access to high-speed internet from provider CityNet, after […]
Motion hearing held for David Adams
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Motions were discussed on Friday in Judge Wharton’s courtroom for the case involving David Adams, who is a former Parkersburg swim coach. Adams was arrested in July of 2023 for several charges of sexual assault and sexual abuse. The state motioned to submit a total...
Bob Huggins donates $380k to Mon Health Cancer Center
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Former WVU men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins donated $380,000 to the Mon Health Cancer Center in support of cancer care services Thursday morning. Huggins announced the donation earlier this year at the 2024 Bob Huggins Fish Fry. The money came from the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund that Huggins established in his mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia.
Fairmont State University welcomes 900 incoming freshmen on move-in day
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Fairmont State University (FSU) as its students were officially welcomed to campus on Thursday for another school year. Thursday was the first move-in day for students, kicking off the rest of its Welcome Week activities until the start of the academic semester. […]
Local chef shares simple football season recipes that are tailgate touchdowns
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — You can feel it in the air, football season is here, so it’s time to get ready for tailgating. Chris Kefauver, program chair for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at WVNCC, takes us to the kitchen to show us a few simple recipes that are sure to be a touchdown at your […]
“I’m a Mountaineer” – Nick Saban highlights West Virginia roots on Pat McAfee Show
(LOOTPRESS) – Former Alabama Football Head Coach Nick Saban made a mention of his West Virginia roots during the Pat McAfee Show on Friday. The seven-time National Champion coach and West Virginia native Nick Saban joined the Pat McAfee Show on Friday to discuss different topics on the upcoming college football season. WVU Football was […]
Parkersburg plays host to Marietta, Bridgeport in volleyball opener
PARKERSBURG — Marietta didn’t play its best volleyball here Thursday evening inside Parkersburg’s Memorial Fieldhouse, but the Tigers of head man Ron Kidder improved to 4-0 after sweeping a triangular with the host Big Reds and Bridgeport. The Tigers, who handed the Indians a 25-12 and 25-17...
Season Preview: In-Game Experience Leads Wheeling Football into 2024
Wheeling, W. Va. – When they entered camp for the 2023 season, the Wheeling University Football team had several players experienced in the program but new to the field. After a year of ups and downs, many of those players return to the field in 2024, having went through the grind of a full 11 week season. It is this game experience that looks to guide the Cardinals this season as they prepare for their week 0 game against Mercyhurst on Thursday, August 29th, at 7 PM.
Bethlehem Apostolic Temple hosts back-to-school events with free giveaways
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Bethlehem Apostolic Temple is hosting a pair of back-to-school events this weekend. On Saturday, the annual Adopt-A-Student event will feature free food, clothes, and haircuts for the community. Since it was founded 34 years ago, the program has served 20,000 kids. "We have no income...
Hayhurst Family Donates $2.5 Million to WVU Women’s Basketball
The Hayhurst family, longtime supporters of West Virginia University (WVU), has made a significant $2.5 million contribution to the WVU women's basketball program. This gift includes a $2 million endowment that will permanently name the head coaching position, strengthening the program's financial stability. The remaining $500,000 will go towards the team's operational needs. Athletic Director Wren Baker and coach Mark Kellogg praised the family's commitment, citing the donation as essential for future success and innovation in the program.
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