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Grant received by Fairmont State funds high school NASA IV&V ERC GLOBE science projects
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont State University has received nearly $5,000 in grant money to fund earth system science programs at the school. FSU has received these funds from the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program, which is an international science and education program focused on teaching and learning Earth System Science. The grant supports the Going Global in WV with Globe project, which is led by the Katherine Johnson NASA Independent Verification and Validation Education Resource Center (NASA IV&V ERC) in partnership with Fairmont State.
Gilmer County football finds its man
GLENVILLE – The Gilmer County High School football program will be competing in the “new look” Class A field with a first-year head coach. On Monday evening, the Gilmer County Board of Education approved 1999 Titan graduate Tommy Hamric to guide the program. “Absolutely,” Hamric said of...
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, School of Medicine mourn the passing of Dr. Abnash Jain
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Faculty and staff at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and WVU School of Medicine are mourning the loss of Abnash C. Jain, M.D., longtime cardiologist and professor, who passed away on Monday (July 1). He was 88. “Dr. Abnash Jain was a giant for West...
WVU Pediatric Ophthalmologist Shares Tips for Keeping Kids’ Eyes Safe During the Summer
With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July right around the corner, West Virginia University School of Medicine Pediatric Ophthalmologist Geoff Bradford, M.D., is sharing tips for keeping children’s eyes safe during the summer months. “During the summer, many people partake in fun outdoor activities that they...
2026 Georgia DL to Check Out WVU Football Program in Coming Weeks
With most of the work as far as 2025 recruiting behind them, the WVU football staff is focusing on building relationships with 2026 prospects. To that end, a top defensive lineman out of Georgia announced he will be on campus later this month. On Wednesday, Ayden Cain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds),...
WVU Women's Hoops adds post player
West Virginia University women’s basketball head coach Mark Kellogg has announced the addition of Feryal Defne Atli (Mersin, Turkey) to a grant-in-aid for the 2024-25 academic year. “We are thrilled to add another versatile piece to the program in Defne,” Kellogg said. “She comes to Morgantown with a ton...
Celebrating 99 years of the Nicholas County Fair
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Celebrate 99 years of fun at the 2024 Nicholas County Fair! The Nicholas County Fair is set to celebrate its 99th anniversary from July 24th to July 27th, 2024, at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville. This four-day event promises a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages. […]
Councilman Joe Abu-Ghannam chosen as new Morgantown mayor
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Morgantown City Council appointed a new mayor and deputy mayor Tuesday. The council elected Joe Abu-Ghannam as the mayor, and Jenny Selin as the deputy mayor. Every year, the council members nominate and vote on those positions. Abu-Ghannam has lived in Morgantown for 20 years...
Watch Jaws while floating on the lake at Ace Adventure Resort
MINDEN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – ACE Adventure Resort invites thrill-seekers and movie lovers to a unique event: a screening of the classic film Jaws while floating in the park’s lake. Attendees can enjoy an after-hours swim from 8 to 9 PM before the movie starts. Guests can watch the film from the comfort of an inner […]
2026 LB commit Taylor building stronger bonds with West Virginia
Pittsburgh (Pa.) Aliquippa 2026 linebacker Daiveon Taylor has been committed to West Virginia since April but has continued to build strong bonds with the coaching staff. And the Rivals.com three-star prospect made multiple trips to Morgantown in June to further solidify that. Taylor, 6-foot-2, 213-pounds, made the trek down for...
65 WVU student-athletes named to Spring Academic All-Big 12 Team
IRVING, Texas – A total of 1,298 student-athletes have been named to the 2024 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Team. There were 1,125 Big 12 athletes honored on the First Team, with 130 of those posting 4.0 grade point averages. An additional 173 student-athletes earned Second Team distinction. The team...
WVU Football commit Scotty Fox highlights
West Virginia's recruiting class vaulted up the 247Sports Team Rankings in the last few weeks. The Mountaineers have been adding pieces left and right and, sometimes when that happens, fans forget just what exactly they're getting with each new addition. Over the course of the next couple weeks, we're going to do a quick reminder by reposting some of the future of WVU Football and their highlight videos. Today? Mentor (OH) quarterback Scotty FOx.
4-Star LB Grant Beerman Confirms Commitment Date, Solidifies WVU as Contender
Days away from revealing his final decision, a top WVU 2025 target offers a sign of optimism for West Virginia. Grant Beerman officially announced WVU as one of his top schools on Tuesday while confirming his commitment date. Beerman, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound linebacker out of Lakota West High School in...
Best Virginia completes summer roster with one final big man addition
Former West Virginia big man Devin Williams is joining the Best Virginia roster for this summer's TBT, the team announced on social media this afternoon. The 6-foot-9 forward, and former top-60 recruit, began his career with the Mountaineers in 2013, and played for three seasons under Bob Huggins. During that time, Williams appeared in 102 contests with 99 starts.
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