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Political ad spending projected to be $133M in 2024 cycle
(The Center Square) – Political spending in West Virginia on the upcoming election is now expected to be significantly lower at $133 million, a drop of nearly $73 million from AdImpact’s previous projections. The Political Projections Report altered the projected spending in both West Virginia and Arizona based on Senate races in each state. “Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema’s decisions not to seek reelection in West Virginia and Arizona were...
Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation
A tracking system for opioid settlement dollars allocated by the West Virginia First Foundation is on its way, though it’s still unclear when it will launch, according to State Auditor J.B. McCuskey. To date, no money has been distributed by the First Foundation, which was created last year as a private nonprofit to oversee the […] The post Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia
Since 2013, the federal government has declared more than 20 flooding disasters across Central Appalachia — including nine in West Virginia alone. At least 230 lives were lost in these disasters in the region, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency spent nearly $1 billion in recovery efforts to pick up the pieces. In addition to […] The post Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
‘Benson River Jam’ along Tygart River will feature live music this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The first Benson River Jam will be held tomorrow along the Tygart River. The event will feature four artists playing live music and will take place from noon to 8 p.m., according to the Facebook event. Chad Heldreth will play at noon, and Kelly Lynott will...
Governor Justice responds to complaints about Crestview Drive road conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice responded to complaints about his handling of the road on Crestview Drive in Beckley. Crestview Village Apartment tenants are furious about the condition of their road after a logging job that Justice ordered a few years ago on land he owns on that same road. The […]
A symbol of patriotism: bald eagles in the mountain state
BROOKS, WV (WVNS) — Near the 4th of July holiday, people are sure to see plenty of symbols of America’s patriotism all around – the waving of red, white, and blue flags, the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, and, of course, images of bald eagles. Did you know that the bald eagle has not […]
Two Mountain State volunteer fire departments benefit from the Lowes Hometowns program this year
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Lowe’s Home Improvement will perform nearly $200,000 at two volunteer fire department facilities in the state. Lowe’s District Manager Brittany Roberts said they’ll do the work through the Lowe’s Hometowns program. Materials are provided and associates participate in completing the projects, but members of the community are encouraged to help as well.
West Virginia basketball transfer portal tracker
The transfer portal has become a hot topic across the realm of college basketball and that has been no different at West Virginia. The transfer portal is essentially a database that allows other schools to contact them regarding a transfer, and WVSports.com will track it. It's important to note that because a player is listed in the portal does not mean that they have to transfer out of the program, just that schools can contact them.
WVU Football Misses Out on 2025 4-Star LB Grant Beerman
Despite a strong effort, the WVU football staff comes up short in their pursuit of a top linebacker prospect. On Saturday, Grant Beerman picks Purdue over West Virginia and three other schools. Beerman, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound linebacker out of Lakota West High School in West Chester, Ohio, had the Mountaineers...
WV Sports Now Daily Notebook – July 6
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. 📸 @hornets @RaeQuanBattle | #HailWV pic.twitter.com/Tig8UeUdnj. — WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) July 6, 2024. Update (10:30 AM) – WVU Football Misses Out on 2025 4-Star LB Grant Beerman. Update (10:00 AM)...
2025 3-Star Forward CJ Ingram Picks Up WVU Offer
2025 three-star forward CJ Ingram picked up an offer from WVU basketball on Friday afternoon. Ingram is a rising senior at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Fl. “#AGTG blessed to receive an offer from West Virginia University!!,” Ingram wrote on X. #AGTG Blessed to receive an offer from...
2027 RB Brooks excited about West Virginia after offer
Premium-icon 7m ago football Edit Pittsburgh (Pa.) Aliquippa 2027 athlete Sa'Nir Brooks made the trek down I-79 for a West Virginia one-day camp and left with a scholarship offer from the program. Brooks, 5-foot-11, 187-pounds, caught the attention of those in attendance with a pair of strong 40-yard dash times and then continued his play throughout the course of the camp. premium-icon PREMIUM CONTENT You must be a member to read the full article. Subscribe now for instant access to all premium content. icn-check-mark Created with Sketch. Members-only forums icn-check-mark Created with Sketch. Predict prospect commits with FanFutureCast icn-check-mark Created...
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