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Preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history
MOUNDSVILLE, W.V. (WTRF) — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex held a lecture on preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history. The Abandoned Mine Lands department oversees public safety issues related to coal operations like high walls, open portals, and blow outs. Regional planning supervisor, Jeff Davis, spoke about his experience working with mining operations prior […]
WOWK Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis honored
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — 13 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis will recognized at the 60th Annual Ohio Valley NATAS Emmy Gala Saturday Night. On June 10, 2024, it was announced Curtis was inducted into the National Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences’ Silver Circle. The honor is given to those with 25 years […]
Couple charged after troopers find crack pipe within reach of toddler while responding to Marion County accident
A Pennsylvania couple has been charged after troopers found a crack pipe within reach of an unrestrained juvenile while responding to a vehicle accident in Marion County.
Pennsylvania establishes hotline to report voter intimidation, election fraud, and more
Harrisburg, PA (WHTM) – There is now a hotline to report various election-related crimes in the Commonwealth. The new hotline was established in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler County. “Political violence has no place in Pennsylvania – the birthplace of American democracy – nor anywhere else across […]
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Best Virginia eager to renew Backyard Brawl rivalry in game with Pitt alumni Zoo Crew
A storied college sports rivalry will flare up once again tonight in a new and unique way. West Virginia and Pittsburgh have engaged in competition for over a century in what has become known most popularly as The Backyard Brawl, the bitterness between fanbases enhanced by proximity of the two schools and the deep history of the rivalry in multiple sports.
WVSports.com: West Virginia Q&A Mailbag
WVSports.com takes your questions and provides the answers in our mailbag feature. What's on your mind with the West Virginia teams or recruiting?. We tackle it and provide you with the answers. Who are 3 newcomers to watch for fall camp?. I’m going to avoid transfers here because that just...
Stumptown Ales in Fairmont to host unique event
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A bar and brewery in Fairmont will be holding a unique, new event this week!. Stump Talks will take place at Stumptown Ales on Merchant Street in Fairmont Wednesday at 7 p.m. Organizers said this is the first Stump Talk event, and depending on the success,...
Former WVU hooper returns to The Mountain State to continue collegiate career
Former WVU basketball player Taj Thweatt is a New Jersey native, but something about West Virginia seems to speak to him. Thweatt spent two seasons in Morgantown from 2020-2022 playing under Bob Huggins, where he averaged 0.6 points per game during the stint. He would leave the program and transfer closer to his New Jersey home, spending two seasons in Philadelphia playing for the Temple Owls.
Izzo-Brown adds Liesa Seifert to women’s soccer coaching staff
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — West Virginia University women’s soccer coach Nikki Izzo-Brown has announced the hiring of Liesa Seifert as an assistant coach on the Mountaineer women’s soccer staff. Seifert, who spent time as a graduate assistant on WVU’s staff from 2020-23, will assist with the team’s...
Former Mountaineer Blessing Ejiofor earns Olympics roster spot
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It was already known that former West Virginia University athletes would be competing at the Olympic games in Paris for Team USA and Team Canada. Now, another WVU alumna will compete on the international stage. Blessing Ejiofor played two seasons at West Virginia under then-head coach...
WVU Fall Camp preview: Running backs
It's about that time again, which is crazy because it feels like just yesterday I was writing the spring camp previews. Back then, football preparation was taking a backseat to the pending basketball coaching search. This time around, fall camp will be in the spotlight of the WVU sports world. Today we continue the position-by-position preview for preseason camp. The Mountaineers went 9-4 last season, including beating up on UNC in a bowl game that ended with Neal Brown being covered in mayonnaise. West Virginia football enters the 2024 season with significant wind in its sails, so fall camp should be particularly interesting to watch next month. At this current time, there is no media access schedule.
Fruth Pharmacy’s Drew Massey inducted into WVU School of Pharmacy Hall of Fame
Massey was one of several distinguished alumni honored for their career and/or accomplishments in health care. Drew Massey, Fruth Pharmacy’s director of operations, was honored as an inductee of the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Hall of Fame. Massey was one of several distinguished alumni honored for their...
West Virginia University BOG elects new members
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — The West Virginia University Board of Governors has announced its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary.
One dead after Morgantown shooting involving 19-year-old suspect
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 19-year-old man is being sought by authorities for his involvement in a shooting incident which led to the death of a 21-year-old man this month. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Mountain Valley Drive. Deputies located […]
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