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11th annual PopCon brings ‘Stranger Things’ actor, pop culture activities to Mylan Park
The 11th annual West Virginia Pop Culture and Comic Convention, WVPopCon, will return to Morgantown this weekend at Mylan Park. The convention was created by John Hayes and his late wife Julie in hopes of attracting more customers to their business, Comic Paradise Plus in Fairmont, West Virginia. “We decided...
Spelter Volunteer Fire Department begins renovations after winning Lowe’s Hometowns grant
The Spelter Volunteer Fire Department began the long-awaited demolitions of its living quarters on Friday as part of a larger renovation project that officials hope will attract more volunteers.
First at 4 Forum: Edward Sharp
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Edward Sharp, attorney and project supervisor for Legal Aid of WV, stopped by the First at 4 Friday. He shared a new online resource for renters. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5 p.m. only on WDTV.
Local organization to celebrate International Overdose Awareness Day
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A local organization will be offering outreach in downtown Clarksburg in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). IOAD is a day observed annually around the world to remember those who have died due to drug overdose, create a better understanding of what an overdose is, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and inspire change that reduces the harms associated with drug use.
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.
Dead dog found tied to a tree, cats found in locked cage covered in feces
LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people were arrested after a dead dog was found tied to a tree due to neglect. Three cats were also found locked in a cage on a porch covered in feces, with no food or water. On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Cpl. 8, Hendershot, and Lewis County Animal Control […]
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...
Kole Taylor made big changes this offseason
Last season, West Virginia University tight end Kole Taylor caught 33 passes for 411 yards and four touchdowns. It was a respectable season for the LSU transfer, and he provided quarterback Garrett Greene a reliable option in the short and mid-range passing game. He underwent a minor procedure that caused him to miss the spring, but tight ends coach Blaine Stewart says Taylor is coming back bigger, stronger, and better than ever. Check it out in the video above.
WVU Football 2026 QB Commit Opens High School Season in Dominating Fashion
A WVU football commit kicked off his junior season in impressive fashion on Friday night. Class of 2026 quarterback Brodie McWhorter needed only one half of football to put up numbers and lead his team to a dominating win. McWhorter completed 14-of-18 passes for 227 yards in Cass High School’s...
Taylor set to challenge WVU tight end TD record this fall
The 1995 WVU football season wasn’t a memorable one. West Virginia went 5-6 and never strung multiple wins together. Amid a losing season, however, a record was set. Lovett Purnell, a future inductee into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame, caught 37 total passes and six touchdowns — the most receiving touchdowns by a Mountaineer tight end.
Freshman tight end might not be a factor in opener, but it might not be long until he’s heard from
The season-opening matchup between West Virginia and No. 8 Penn State on Aug. 31 at Mountaineer Field will feature two teams feeling pretty good about their tight ends. The Nittany Lions return Tyler Warren, who was second on the team in receptions and yards and tied for the lead in touchdowns last season, but they might have a sleeper on the roster, too.
Sunny Pointe Corn Maze Scheduled to Make Debut; Special Events Including Lambert's Winery and Big Timber Beer Tasting
A freshly cut corn maze in Jane Lew offers twists and turns, switchbacks and plenty of challenging fun. Opening September 14 for the. season, Sunny Pointe Corn Maze will also feature special events which include wine and beer tasting, live music, food and kid-friendly themes. It all kicks off September...
Should WVU need to change quarterbacks, it won’t change the offense for Marchiol: ‘He's progressed that much’
Garrett Greene is West Virginia's starting quarterback, and we've no reason to think Nicco Marchiol isn't the backup. Yet it's the presumptive third-stringer who ensures those two quarterbacks are full-go in an offense that goes as the quarterback goes. Confused? Understood. After all, how would Ryder Burton, the transfer from...
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