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1 person injured after coal truck strikes SUV in Preston County
ALBRIGHT, W.Va (WDTV) - Crews responded to an accident at the intersection of Brandonville Pike and Orr-Tannery Road in Preston County Tuesday morning. A coal truck struck a RAV4 at the intersection outside of Albright, according to the Albright Volunteer Fire Department. The driver of the RAV4 was extricated from...
Attorney for inmates vows to appeal decision in lawsuit against governor, commissioner
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A lawsuit against West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Sorsaia was dismissed earlier this week, but an attorney for the plaintiffs said on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, that he plans to appeal. The lawsuit alleges that more than 10,000 inmates across West Virginia […]
Firework tent raises money for local prison ministry
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Kairos Prison Ministry set up a firework tent with TNT Fireworks in Fairmont. It’s on the corner of Benoni Avenue and Seventh Street, and will be open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. until Saturday, July 6. All the money brought in from sales will go towards the...
Brand name: Neal Brown values exposure for WVU football
MORGANTOWN — On Tuesday afternoon the Big 12 (plus 4) announced its preseason football media poll and its preseason all-conference team and it came out with the West Virginia Mountaineers firmly entrenched in the middle of the pack. WVU was seventh in the team voting in a league where...
DeVries, Sabins are new ‘head coaches on the block’ at WVU
MORGANTOWN — Darian DeVries (men’s basketball) and Steve Sabins (baseball) will be first-year head coaches at West Virginia University. DeVries comes from the Midwest, where he was born 49 years ago and recently was the six-year head coach at Drake in Des Moines, Iowa. Drake had enjoyed little...
Triple S Harley Davidson kicks off Wild and Wonderful MountainFest Motorcycle Rally on the 4th
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Throughout the country and North Central West Virginia we celebrate Independence Day. The day our nation was born and a day many look forward to every year. Throughout the local area there will be plenty celebrations; and one of the more unique gatherings is happening at Triple S Harley Davidson. Where they have the privilege of hosting the 16th Annual official gathering of the Wild and Wonderful MountainFest Motorcycle Rally. The week long event will feature live music, countless food vendors, and all things a motorcycle enthusiast could want. Bikers from around the country have traveled miles on the country roads to participate in this weekends event; and officials like, Jaime Summerlin, couldn’t be more excited for the anticipated turnout. All in an effort to encourage the community to come together and wish the USA a happy birthday.
NSO WVU Sports: More than just football and basketball
Football and basketball are successful sports for WVU Athletics, but there are various sports fans can enjoy. Here are some of the other sports and how to see them compete. Swimming and Diving is unique to other sports on campus with a season from September to March. Students can watch the Mountaineers on meet days at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park, located at 1847 Fitness Way.
Soccer brings cultures together in Clarksburg during the 4th of July
Across the country, many will spend the Fourth of July proudly donning red, white and blue, including families at the old Notre Dame practice field who came out to support their loved ones during Thursday’s Independence Day soccer tournament.
Independence Day Celebrations set in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown is ready to welcome area residents to come celebrate Independence Day. A day of family-friendly activities, live music, and 4th of July fireworks will kick off at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park Amphitheater. City of Morgantown Arts and Culture Director Vincent Kitch encourages residents to come down to the free event that will also include local food vendors and performances from local aerial performers.
Mountaineers in the NFL: 2024 Season Preview
With preseason games beginning in less than a month, let’s look at all 14 WVU alumni currently in the NFL. West Virginia has regularly produced NFL-caliber talent, with players being drafted out of Morgantown in 21 of the last 25 NFL drafts. Let’s look into who is representing the blue and gold at the professional level this upcoming season. We’ll be going by team, alphabetically by city.
Gabby Barrett to perform in West Virginia
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Country music sensation Gabby Barrett will be performing in West Virginia this September. Barrett is set to perform at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling on September 8th at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the highly anticipated show are on sale and can be purchased here. Barrett is touring in support of her […]
Police searching for missing juvenile in West Virginia
POINT PLEASANT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing juvenile. According to the Point Pleasant Police Department, they are seeking help in locating a missing juvenile identified as 17-year-old Pricila Michele Patterson. Pricila is approximately 5′ 6″ tall, 98lbs, has green eyes and brown hair with blonde […]
West Virginia gubernatorial candidates walk in Ripley Fourth of July parade
As always during an election year, the Ripley Fourth of July parade was filled with candidates running for office, including the Democratic and Republican candidates for West Virginia governors.
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