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State Fair of West Virginia to host 10th annual Car Show
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia, in partnership with American National and its Family of Companies, is set to host the tenth annual “State Fair Car Show” on Sunday, August 11th, from 11 AM to 4 PM during the 99th Annual State Fair. The event will take place on the main […]
Sunny and hot weekend; rain returns next week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The cold front that’s caused a bulk of this week’s precipitation has sagged to our south, slowly taking the rain, clouds, and humidity with it. By sunset tonight, most rain will be cleared. Some patchy AM fog in areas that saw precipitation today is likely. Friday afternoon will be mostly sunny and seasonable with comfortable humidity (a few stray showers are possible in the highest elevations in the late afternoon/evening, however). Saturday and Sunday will be much warmer, potentially reaching 90 degrees in the lowlands each day. Humidity will increase a bit, but won’t be oppressive. However, at the start of the new work week, an approaching system will increase our chances for heavy rain and thunderstorms, and will also increase our humidity. So, even though air temperatures won’t be as high next week, expect it to feel fairly muggy. Any and all rain is welcome at this point-- West Virginia is one of only two states in the country with 100% of the state being under some level of drought (the other is South Carolina). Hopefully next week’s rain, which is expected each day of the week, will be soaking enough to relieve us of some of these extremely dry conditions.
40 fellows graduate from Appalachian Leadership Institute, including five West Virginians
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) celebrated the graduation of 40 fellows from its Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) in a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. The graduates, from 13 states across Appalachia, were joined by their families, ARC staff, and regional leaders. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Appalachian Leadership Institute Class of […]
Fairmont State’s aviation program sees growth in female pilots
In October 2018, Victoria Grace was celebrated as the first woman to complete her Private Pilot Single Engine Land Rating through Fairmont State University’s flight program. Grace went on to be the first woman to graduate from the aviation program and then became their first female flight instructor. Since...
Union reaches three-year agreement with Optimum in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Union workers announced a multi-year deal was established Wednesday for Optimum employees in West Virginia. The Communication Workers of America reached an agreement with the telecommunication company which boosts pay and job security for workers in the Beckley and Logan areas. The contract includes a...
Man charged after allegedly making racial threats to family in Monongalia County
A Morgantown resident was charged with violating his neighbors' civil rights after allegedly making racial threats at multiple victims, including children, over the course of several months.
Shaw makes strong early impression as she strives to fit in alongside Quinerly and Harrison
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In Mark Kellogg’s first season as head coach at West Virginia, the Mountaineers featured one of the most productive backcourts in the country. Starting guards JJ Quinerly, Jordan Harrison and Lauren Fields helped key a 25-win season by combining for 57 percent of the team’s scoring, serving as the top three assists leaders and totaling between 77 and 97 steals apiece to each rank in the top 50 nationally.
First at 4 Forum: Dawn Yanek
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Dawn Yanek, founder of momsanity.com, stopped by the First at 4 Thursday. She shared new interactive toys from Disney to keep your preschoolers’ minds active in the summer. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5...
First at 4 Forum: Jeffrey Boggess
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Jeffrey Boggess, the director of the Mountain Craft Film Festival, stopped by the First at 4 Thursday. He shared information about early bird tickets to the festival at the Robinson Grand. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4...
WVWC Service Scholars Invest Nearly 10,000 Hours into Community in 2023-2024 Academic Year
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – The Center for Community Engagement & Leadership Development (CCE) students invested 9,760 service hours in the Upshur County and surrounding community last academic year and look to continue supporting that effort in the fall. The CCE seeks to support West Virginia Wesleyan College’s (WVWC) mission...
Final One Day Camp and Big-Time BBQ Recruiting Scoop
West Virginia University held their final one-day camp of the summer on Thursday, with dozens of recruits following up with an evening visit for a tailgating event with the coaching staff and their families. EerSports was in attendance and we got some recruiting scoop to share. Check it out below.
Mountaineers Earn ABCA Academic Honor
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University baseball team earned the 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, presented by Sports Attack, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced. The award highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the entire 2023-24 academic year. For the year, the Mountaineers earned a cumulative GPA of 3.12. With the honor, WVU secured its second Team Academic Excellence Award and first since 2021-22. In all, more than 350 high school and 470 collegiate programs were recognized with this year's award. The American Baseball Coaches...
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