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WVU Women's Hoops adds post player
West Virginia University women’s basketball head coach Mark Kellogg has announced the addition of Feryal Defne Atli (Mersin, Turkey) to a grant-in-aid for the 2024-25 academic year. “We are thrilled to add another versatile piece to the program in Defne,” Kellogg said. “She comes to Morgantown with a ton...
Celebrating 99 years of the Nicholas County Fair
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Celebrate 99 years of fun at the 2024 Nicholas County Fair! The Nicholas County Fair is set to celebrate its 99th anniversary from July 24th to July 27th, 2024, at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville. This four-day event promises a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages. […]
2026 LB commit Taylor building stronger bonds with West Virginia
Pittsburgh (Pa.) Aliquippa 2026 linebacker Daiveon Taylor has been committed to West Virginia since April but has continued to build strong bonds with the coaching staff. And the Rivals.com three-star prospect made multiple trips to Morgantown in June to further solidify that. Taylor, 6-foot-2, 213-pounds, made the trek down for...
Watch Jaws while floating on the lake at Ace Adventure Resort
MINDEN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – ACE Adventure Resort invites thrill-seekers and movie lovers to a unique event: a screening of the classic film Jaws while floating in the park’s lake. Attendees can enjoy an after-hours swim from 8 to 9 PM before the movie starts. Guests can watch the film from the comfort of an inner […]
Councilman Joe Abu-Ghannam chosen as new Morgantown mayor
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Morgantown City Council appointed a new mayor and deputy mayor Tuesday. The council elected Joe Abu-Ghannam as the mayor, and Jenny Selin as the deputy mayor. Every year, the council members nominate and vote on those positions. Abu-Ghannam has lived in Morgantown for 20 years...
65 WVU student-athletes named to Spring Academic All-Big 12 Team
IRVING, Texas – A total of 1,298 student-athletes have been named to the 2024 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Team. There were 1,125 Big 12 athletes honored on the First Team, with 130 of those posting 4.0 grade point averages. An additional 173 student-athletes earned Second Team distinction. The team...
4-Star LB Grant Beerman Confirms Commitment Date, Solidifies WVU as Contender
Days away from revealing his final decision, a top WVU 2025 target offers a sign of optimism for West Virginia. Grant Beerman officially announced WVU as one of his top schools on Tuesday while confirming his commitment date. Beerman, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound linebacker out of Lakota West High School in...
Best Virginia completes summer roster with one final big man addition
Former West Virginia big man Devin Williams is joining the Best Virginia roster for this summer's TBT, the team announced on social media this afternoon. The 6-foot-9 forward, and former top-60 recruit, began his career with the Mountaineers in 2013, and played for three seasons under Bob Huggins. During that time, Williams appeared in 102 contests with 99 starts.
Summersville to host 4th of July Fireworks Show Thursday
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Summersville is gearing up to host its annual 4th of July Fireworks Show this week. The fireworks display will take place at dusk on Thursday, July 4, in the lower parking lot of the Summersville Arena & Conference Center. There will be no parking available at the Conference […]
Woman arrested in Ohio after allegedly claiming she purchased cocaine at a West Virginia music event
According to officials, a woman in Ohio was apprehended for claiming that she had purchased cocaine at a music festival in West Virginia. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, a traffic stop was conducted on State Route 7 in Clarington due to a traffic violation. While making a...
Sunset Ellis Drive-In to host Family Splash Day with firework display
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Sunset Ellis Drive-In will be holding a family event this weekend!. Family Splash Day will take place Saturday, July 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be bounce houses, a water slide, face painting, a DJ, food trucks, a variety of vendors and a firework show, organizers said.
White Couple Accused Of Adopting Black Children And Forcing Them To Work “As Slaves” On Farm In West Virginia
Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lutz face numerous criminal charges, including human trafficking, forced labor and child neglect. A white West Virginia couple is accused of adopting five Black children and forcing them to work on their farm. The couple faces numerous criminal charges, including human trafficking, forced labor, and child neglect, NBC reports.
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