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Rivers and Lakes Compromised After Dry Summer
The drought-like conditions blanketing the state are starting to cause problems for lakes and streams, especially in the northern region. Stream flow across the central Appalachian region is ranging from low to very low, following a hot summer with little rainfall. One of those waterways is the Tygart Valley River, which supplies water to Tygart Lake in Grafton.
Father drowns after rescuing son
BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Search crews have recovered the body of a man who went missing in Sutton Lake on Monday. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced on Wednesday that its police dive team recovered the body of Kevaughn Jamar Montgomery, 25, of Charleston, on Tuesday near the Wolf Run area of Sutton Lake in Braxton County at 7 p.m.
Local farm to host summer market in Fairmont this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A farm in Fairmont will be holding a summer market this weekend!. The Summer Market Jubilee will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Poplar Island Pumpkins and will feature a variety of vendors. Organizers said you can discover amazing...
U.S. Senators Manchin and Capito announce $6.89 million in CDS towards Fairmont State University
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University will receive $6.89 million in federally directed spending to go towards three improvement projects. The offices of United States Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced that the university will receive Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds to support upgrades to the nursing program facilities, library renovations, and campus security system improvements. Fairmont State Associate Director of Proposal Development Amantha Cole expressed excitement on behalf of the university to have the federal funds directed to support upgrades for multiple aspects of student life.
Local hospice facility recognized as one of best in nation
BELINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Since 1991, Mountain Hospice has taken care of people in their most precious days, and recently, they were recognized as one of the best facilities in the state with their Hospice Honors Award win. The award was given out by a third-party organization called Hospices Caps, which surveys families of people whose loved ones are in end-of-life care.
WVU Football Offers 3-Star Dual-Sport Ohio Athlete as TE
Will a dual-sport athlete become a future star tight end for the WVU football program? The West Virginia staff sent a 2026 offer to Cooper McCutchan, a tight end and basketball star in Ohio, on Tuesday night. McCutchan (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) revealed WVU tight end coach Blaine Stewart called him...
New River CTC to offer Basics of Composting course this August
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY)- Have you ever wanted to learn how to compost? Well, we have some good news for you!. New River Community and Technical College will be hosting a course on composting. This course will teach people the basics of composting and practical techniques to make your own compost at home or in a community setting.
Church in Elkins to hold Back-to-School Backpack Blessing event
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - A church in Elkins is giving free backpacks and school supplies to children in need this month. The Elkins Family Worship Center, located on Taylor Avenue in Elkins, is holding the Back-to-School Backpack Blessing event on Sunday, July 28th at 11 a.m. Every student who is...
Mets Sign WVU Baseball Pitcher as Undrafted Free Agent
Even with the MLB Draft over, another WVU Baseball player is receiving an opportunity with an MLB franchise. The New York Mets signed Hayden Cooper as an undrafted free agent on Wednesday morning. 🍎🍎. Hayden Cooper has signed as a free agent with the New York Mets!#HailWV pic.twitter.com/76w51uTj9J. —...
WVU will make the Big 12 Championship Game if.....
EerSports opened the mailbag earlier this week, taking on a variety of questions regarding WVU Football, Basketball, and the Big 12 Conference. One question in particular centered around what the Mountaineers need to do in order to be a contender for the Big 12 Championship Game. Chris and Mike each took turns throwing out their answers to that question in the video above. Check it out.
Shop Where the Secret Agents Shop
The new Morgantown store SpySite elevates your surveillance with cutting-edge gadgets. Wanna catch bad guys? This new family-owned business allows you to play detective while keeping you and your loved ones safe. SpySite, opened this summer on Chestnut Ridge Road, is perfect for students and Morgantown locals who want extra protection in their daily lives.
Camping ordinance changes under debate in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Morgantown community have voiced their views on a potential camping ban focused on the downtown area. Representatives from Main Street Morgantown, West Virginia University, as well as Morgantown area unsheltered homeless advocates and many others, each expressed a combination of approval and disapproval of the proposal first brought forth by City Councilor Louise “Weezie” Michael earlier in July as part of the council’s regular meeting Tuesday. Close to three dozen residents or organization representatives were in attendance, some with varying waves of support for the proposal and opposition, with over a dozen willing to address the council as part of a proposal that hasn’t even received a formal ordinance.
One stroke at a time, Ivan Puskovitch has carved a path to the Paris Olympics
INDIANAPOLIS — Ivan Puskovitch and his West Virginia teammates got word around 5 p.m. on Thursday April 18 that their coach, Vic Riggs, was retiring. By the next morning, Puskovitch was on a plane to California, where he’d started his college career at USC and where he calls TSM Aquatics in Santa Monica home. By Saturday morning, he was in the water and back on schedule to chip away at his weekly workload of around 100,000 yards.
Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce – 2024 Mt. Zion Curb Appeal Challenge Winners
Best Overall Award — JPG Midwest, Inc. Best Landscaping & Florals Award — Mount Zion Health & Rehab Center. Best Window Display or Storefront — ApexNetwork Physical Therapy. The Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce held its first Curb Appeal Challenge this year aimed at enhancing the visual...
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