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High prices are impacting back-to-school shopping for both parents and students
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The National Retail Federation says back to school shopping per household is down slightly this year, marking the first decrease since 2017. However, communities are stepping up to help ease the burden for families and students preparing for the school year. Amanda Knell is a...
WVU Basketball Goes on Team Bonding Activity Before Foreign Trip
Since team bonding is an essential part of an offseason, WVU basketball head coach Darian DeVries took his team on a group activity together. DeVries and his Mountaineers all went bowling together on Saturday. The WVU basketball program posted videos and images of the coaches and players all having fun and enjoying spending quality time together.
73rd Cadet Class begins training at State Police Academy
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Training is getting started at the State Police Academy for the latest class of state police troopers. The agency announced Monday afternoon that the West Virginia State Police 73rd Cadet Class began at the academy earlier in the day. There are 44 members of the new...
WV Tax-Free day is coming up! Here’s what you should know
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — As the next school year continues to draw closer, Governor Justice announced the dates for the upcoming West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday. Save money on a variety of back-to-school items from August 2 through August 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Items covered within the sales tax event include clothing, notebooks, pencils, […]
UPDATE: Missing teen out of Monongalia County found safe
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE (7/30 at 9 a.m.): The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office said Jacob Miavitz has been found safe. ORIGINAL: The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in regard to a missing juvenile last seen in the Brookhaven area. Deputies were...
Top tier position group for WVU women's hoops
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Preseason athletics coverage is, by dint of its position on the calendar, often skewed to the optimistic. There's enthusiasm from the players and coaches in getting back on the courts and fields, there aren't any negative results from previous games to rehash, and the general health of teams is probably as good or better than it will be at any other point during the year.
WVU students awarded scholarship to study abroad
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is available to undergrads in "good standing at an accredited institution of higher education" and who are also recipients of the Pell Grant, allowing students with limited finances to study abroad.
Young equestrians saddle up for Ritchie County Fair and Expo Horse Show
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) - The second annual Ritchie County Fair and Expo Horse Show kicked off at 1:30 Sunday afternoon at Hoover Field in Harrisville. The horse show is sponsored by the Ritchie County 4-H Club and put on as part of the county fair. 4-H Club Leader Angela Huffman...
Bridge in Braxton County is expected to be closed for 30 days for repairs
BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A bridge in Braxton County is expected to be closed for 30 days beginning Monday as repairs are made. According to the Burnsville Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the bridge is located near the Motel 79 in the area and all traffic will be rerouted via Circle Drive.
Parkersburg Police pull man from Ohio River
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg Police pulled a man in distress from the Ohio River early Sunday morning. Officers received a report of someone struggling in the river around 1 a.m. Sunday, Parkersburg Police Capt. R.L. Koher said. The man was in a kayak on the Belpre side of the river, so officers crossed the bridge and parked at Rite Aid, where they could hear him yelling for help.
West Virginia Emergency Management trains for Project Lifesaver Program
HOOVERSON HEIGHTS, W.Va. (WTRF) — Brooke County Emergency Management held its Project Lifesaver training course this weekend. Project Lifesaver is a program that utilizes specially designed transmitters and radio frequencies to locate individuals with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism, or Down’s Syndrome who have wandered away from their safe place. Lectures and demonstrations paired with […]
WVU fall camp preview: Linebackers
It's about that time again, which is crazy because it feels like just yesterday I was writing the spring camp previews. Back then, football preparation was taking a backseat to the pending basketball coaching search. This time around, fall camp will be in the spotlight of the WVU sports world. Today we continue the position-by-position preview for preseason camp. The Mountaineers went 9-4 last season, including beating up on UNC in a bowl game that ended with Neal Brown being covered in mayonnaise. West Virginia football enters the 2024 season with significant wind in its sails, so fall camp should be particularly interesting to watch next month. At this current time, there is no media access schedule.
Clear Mountain Bank's White Oaks Office Announces New Commercial Loan Officer in Jonathan Frantz
Clear Mountain Bank has hired Jonathan Frantz as Commercial Loan Officer. In his position, Frantz will be responsible for originating. commercial loans and developing relationships with both new and existing business clients. Frantz brings to Clear Mountain Bank 17 years of experience in commercial lending, business development and retail banking....
Back to school bash with the Freedom Family Health Care Center
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This is the second year the Freedom Family Health Care has held the back-to-school bash. This year they had over 200 back packs to hand out to elementary and high schoolers. “This is our back-to-school bash. It’s our second year of doing it. It is just...
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