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DeVries Announces Signing of Haris Elezovic
West Virginia University's men's basketball coach Darian DeVries has announced the signing of Haris Elezovic, a 6-foot-8 forward from Quebec, Canada, for the 2024-25 season. Elezovic brings significant experience and versatility after impressive stints at Laval and McGill universities, where he contributed both offensively and defensively. Coach DeVries expresses enthusiasm for integrating Elezovic into the team, highlighting his veteran presence in the front court as a key asset for the Mountaineers.
Big Noon Kickoff analysts to attend Mountaineer Friday
This week's Mountaineer Friday will feature guest analysts Matt Leinart and Mark Ingram from “FOX Big Noon Kickoff,” a weekly studio pre-game show that airs before a noon kick-off football game. Mountaineer Friday, a fan event featuring the Mountaineer Mascot, food, music and games, will take place from...
Community, Advocates Oppose Morgantown Camping Ban
A camping ban aimed at addressing homelessness in Morgantown is expected to pass next week, but community members and advocates are speaking up in opposition. The Morgantown City Council voted 4 to 3 to advance a new article of City Code entitled “Camping on Public Property” Aug. 20. The ordinance would expand an existing camping ban to all public property and carries fines as high as $500 per day and up to 30 days imprisonment for repeated violations.
College Football 25 Update: WVU Players, New Uniform Added to Popular Game
Perhaps a good omen for WVU this season, a few updates in the popular College Football 25 video game will make West Virginia fans even more excited to play as the Mountaineers. As of Thursday morning, two players who were previously left out of the game are now available. Both...
Beverly Ft. Frye tops Belpre
Beverly Ft. Frye recorded a big victory over Belpre 72-6 in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 30. Last season, Beverly Ft. Frye and Belpre squared off on Aug. 25, 2023 at Belpre High School. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a...
Athens hands Gallia Academy their second straight loss against a TVC opponent this season
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOUB) – Facing off against their second TVC opponent of the season, the Gallia Academy Blue Devils hosted the Athens Bulldogs. The Blue Devils would end up losing their second straight game of the season, 55-6. Looking to bounce back after their week 1 loss after the Meigs Marauders, the Gallia Academy Blue Devils hosted the Athens Bulldogs at Memorial Field. This would be the 101st matchup between the two teams.
Craft beer festival returns to South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Folks in South Charleston are getting ready for an annual event to support a good cause. The third annual “South Charleston Craft Beer Festival” is set to take place from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. at The Olive Tree Cafe & Catering. The restaurant hosts the event. […]
Coal River Group co-founder retiring after 24 years of service
TORNADO, WV (WOWK) – One of the four co-founders of the Coal River Group is planning on stepping away and retiring after 24 years of service. Bill Currey and three fellow fishermen started the Coal River Group in 2002, after noticing how polluted the Coal River had become. “We went out and took a couple […]
Downed utility line sparks brush fire in Sissonville
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — Emergency personnel responded to a brush fire sparked by a downed utility line in Kanawha County Friday evening. The blaze was reported about 6 pm. in the area of Edens Fork Road and Silas Kanawha Two Mile Road, according to a social media post from the Sissonville Fire Department.
Woman arrested after breaking into multiple mobile homes
CLAY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman has been arrested after breaking into multiple mobile homes. According to a criminal complaint, on the evening of Monday, August 26, 2024, at approximately 5:30 PM, local authorities received a call from Clay County 911 reporting a series of break-ins at several mobile homes near 1550 Lower Sycamore […]
New $92.5 million bourbon distillery and boutique hotel project coming to KY. What we know
Kentucky's bourbon industry continues to grow. Coming off the heels of the recently publicized Maker's Mark distillery expansion, Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $92.5 million distillery and tourism project by Saga Spirits Group is coming to Versailles. ...
Williamson interim mayor resignation accepted, city clerk to serve as de facto mayor again
WILLIAMSON, WV (WOWK) — The Williamson City Council accepted the resignation of Interim Mayor Joseph Bucci, and City Clerk Alma Smith will serve as de facto mayor for a second time. This happened during an emergency city council meeting on Friday morning. Bucci submitted his resignation effective immediately on Tuesday, according to Williamson City Attorney […]
Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau beams with wife in tragic final pic before he died – hours before sister’s wedding
JOHNNY Gaudreau, the star forward of the Columbus Blue Jackets better known as Johnny Hockey, is seen beaming next to his wife and children in a tragic final photo before he and his brother were hit and killed by a car. Johnny, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, were killed Thursday night while biking in […]
OHIO offices, residence halls invited to participate in Homecoming challenge
The Ohio University Alumni Association invites all OHIO departments and residence halls to engage in an exciting showcase of creativity and Bobcat pride during Homecoming 2024. The Homecoming "Paint the Town Green" challenge invites offices, departments and residence halls across the University to transform their spaces into vibrant displays of...
Senate candidate Glenn Elliott makes campaign stop in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Glenn Elliott, West Virginia Democratic nominee for United States Senate, has been generating interest with his “The Place Where We Belong” tour, and his fiftieth stop in the state at Lewisburg’s Hollowell Park on August 25 was no exception. The event, which included...
Ohio Model T Jamboree comes to Chillicothe this weekend
The 35th annual Ohio Model T Jamboree will be held in Chillicothe this Labor Day weekend Aug. 30-Sept. 1. A gathering of between 65 and 100 cars is expected. The Jamboree will include tours in and around Ross County with trips through Scioto Trails, South Salem, Greenfield, Austin, Frankfort, Pleasant Valley, Kingston,...
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