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Art studio brings Shark Week to the local area
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Shark Week has become known as an annual week long programming block on the Discovery Channel; that explores all of cool, unique things that make our cold-blooded friends who they are. A lot has changed since the week long tv block first aired in 1988, but the anticipation and excitement for the week every July seems to grow every year. While Sharks might not necessarily be a common thing to find in the Mountain State, one local art studio is still helping local shark enthusiasts by meeting their needs. The Wow Factory located in Star City has been a staple local art studio in the Morgantown area for over a decade. Studio Manager, Monica McGraw, saw the opportunity that next week presented to do something unique and jumped at it.
WVU Medicine Children’s changing the lives of local families battling childhood cancer
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Leading up to the WVU Medicine Children’s Gala in August, 7News will showcase local families and children whose lives were changed by the world-class care they received. In September 2020, when she was 11 years old, Ceci Rotilio was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. Years later, […]
WVU Hoops offers another four star, class of 2025 wing
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2025 wing Jayden Forsythe earlier this week, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 45th high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Associate head coach Chester Frazier has been the lead recruiter of Forsythe and gave him the opportunity.
Is West Virginia football being overlooked in 2024 Big 12 preseason poll?
Has West Virginia football already found a source of motivation for the 2024 football season? The Big 12 football media preseason poll was released earlier this week. Many in and around the Mountaineer football program likely feel slighted. In the new look Big 12, West Virginia has been selected to...
JJ Wetherholt is once again the projected No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft
WVU star infielder JJ Wetherholt, who entered the 2024 college baseball season as the projected No. 1 overall pick in this year's MLB Draft, dealt with significant injury issues over the course of the regular season. But, after proving he's fully healthy and ending the season strong, the former Mountaineer is gaining traction in mock drafts yet again.
Shrine Bowl Director Offers Evaluation of WVU OL Wyatt Milum as NFL Prospect
A major figure in the world of scouting college football prospects is high on another senior WVU offensive lineman. Eric Galko, the Director of Football Ops and Player Personnel for the East-West Shrine Bowl, offered his thoughts on the latest Mountaineer NFL prospect on Wednesday. “WHO’S NEXT: We got to...
Reaction to Morgantown firefighter pay dispute
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– Firefighters in Morgantown are concerned as new policies are enacted by the city to comply with a new state law. The measure, sponsored by state Senator Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, requires municipalities to pay firefighters during holidays for their entire shift even if it spans two calendar days or give them equal time off.
A West Virginia man drowns, according to deputies, after becoming caught in a rip current at Daytona Beach.
West Virginia – A tragic incident occurred at Daytona Beach this week when a resident from West Virginia drowned after being swept away by a rip current. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a 43-year-old man lost his life in Florida on Wednesday due to this hazardous ocean phenomenon.
Severe Weather Threatens Parts of West Virginia as Cold Front Moves Through
Charleston, WV – Severe weather continues to threaten parts of West Virginia tonight as a cold front moves through the area. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, residents should anticipate spotty showers and storm activity overnight into Saturday morning. Low temperatures will range from the mid-60s to low 70s in the lowlands and mid-60s in the mountains. The severe storm risk remains in effect until the cold front exits by Saturday morning.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of southern West Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 PM Friday evening for the following counties: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, […]
Who has West Virginia gained in the transfer portal?
The transfer portal can giveth and taketh. West Virginia has certainly experienced both sides of the coin and today we look at the ten most best players that have joined the program through the transfer portal since Neal Brown has taken over. Bishop spent one season at Minnesota where he...
WVU Football Rewards Several Prominent Assistant Coaches with Raises
Back in March, WVU and head coach Neal Brown agreed to new contract on the heels of West Virginia’s 9-4 season in 2023. And while some questioned extending Brown after one successful season, the structure of the deal serves to assist the program. But Brown is also not the only coach with an adjusted contract.
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