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WVU Wants WR Jaden Bray to Impact Team Beyond Just on Offense
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Jaden Bray was in search of an expanded role offensively when he transferred to WVU, but West Virginia is hoping he will make just as much of an impact on special teams. In addition to being excited about what Bray will offer the Mountaineer offense, WVU...
Everything You Need to Know About West Virginia Men’s Soccer in 2024
With the season beginning in nine days, here’s what you need to know about the No. 3 team in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll. Entering the fifth year of the Dan Stratford era, the Mountaineers are coming off a 17-3-4 record, including a 5-1-3 conference record. They finished as runners ups in the Sun Belt Conference Championship and made a run to the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament, losing to the eventual national champions in the Clemson Tigers.
Wyatt Milum makes yet another prestigious preseason list
ProFootballFocus began releasing its list of college football's top 50 players for the upcoming season, and right off the bat, a Mountaineer made the cut. Wyatt Milum, the starting left tackle for WVU and a Kenova native, came in at No. 50 on the rankings, just behind Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods.
WVU Athletics debuts new student ticketing platform
WVU Athletics debuted a new student ticketing platform Tuesday, aiming to improve ticket distribution for football and men’s basketball games, per a WVU Football release. The new platform, Paciolan, is the main ticketing platform for other WVU athletic events. Although it operates similarly to the previously used platform, Ticket Return, it provides a more user-friendly experience and will not require students to “claim” a ticket after it is awarded, according to the release.
WVU linebacker Josiah Trotter stays focused after injury setback
West Virginia football linebacker Josiah Trotter is approaching the 2024 season with a renewed perspective after suffering a significant injury. Trotter, who sustained the setback during spring practice, spoke with media during preseason camp last week about how he has used the experience to grow mentally and prepare for his eventual return to the field.
Monongalia County students will no longer have smartphone access during the school day
MONONGALIA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Monongalia County Schools has announced that students will no longer have access to devices such as smartphones throughout the school day. All Monongalia County students from Grade 6 to Grade 12 will now be required to lock all smartphones in a YONDR pouch throughout the day, while elementary school students […]
WVDNR announces National Hunting and Fishing Day ticket sale
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that tickets for its National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration are now on sale. The annual event is returning to Stonewall Resort State Park in Roanoke on Saturday, September 21. “West Virginia’s National Hunting and Fishing Day is an action-packed event that celebrates everything […] The post WVDNR announces National Hunting and Fishing Day ticket sale appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Gov. Justice appoints Adam Wolfe as as Circuit Judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of Adam Wolfe to the 12th Family Circuit Court, serving Mercer and McDowell Counties. Wolfe won the election for the same seat and will begin his full term in 2025. A resident of Princeton, Wolfe earned his Bachelor’s of Social Work from Concord University in 2003, and […] The post Gov. Justice appoints Adam Wolfe as as Circuit Judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Rain returns to end the week in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – It has been a hot and dry week so far in the Appalachia, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict big changes in the forecast will move in early Friday morning. A warm front will pass through early tomorrow morning bringing in widespread chances for scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Several other fronts will follow […]
Attorneys establish website for claimants of Southern Regional Jail lawsuit settlement
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a $4 million class action lawsuit settlement with the State of West Virginia filed by inmates against Southern Regional Jail. One of the attorneys representing the inmates, Stephen New, said a website was established during the week of August 12, 2024 for claimants. […]
Eleven West Virginia inmates sentenced for smuggling drugs into prisons
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Eleven inmates have been sentenced for smuggling drugs into West Virginia prisons. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, eleven inmates in the Northern District of West Virginia have been sentenced for smuggling or attempting to smuggle drugs into several federal prisons. The inmates were involved in smuggling operations at Federal Correctional […]
Severe weather possible for West Virginia Friday and Saturday
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A hot and dry day is expected across the region today as a high-pressure system remains in control, keeping skies clear and humidity levels low. However, temperatures are set to climb above normal, with highs reaching into the low 90s in many areas. The dry weather won’t last long, as a […]
Thousands of WV kids could lose child care. State mum on plans to fix it.
Child care in West Virginia is facing a funding cliff, according to lawmakers and advocates, that could push thousands of kids from child care assistance by next month. As the crisis looms, the governor and state Department of Human Services haven’t offered concrete information about how they’ll fix the problem. State lawmakers are doubtful about […]
ARCH2 award invites a new Appalachian era of extraction, pollution and false promises
On the last day of July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) would receive $30 million to fund phase one activities in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This announcement comes less than a year after the DOE revealed their selections for award negotiations for the Regional “Clean” Hydrogen […]
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