Waverly
LATEST NEWS
Former collegiate runner overcomes cancer diagnosis and graduates with 4.0 GPA
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running as a cross country and track athlete for West Virginia University. But her life’s passion for running took a turn when she was diagnosed with cancer back in 2022 at just 20 years old. “My reality,...
2024 Italian American of the Year: Rita Carapellotti
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The 2024 Italian American of the Year is a woman known for her generosity, kindness and charity to the community. Rita Carapellotti loves the Ohio Valley and says she strives to make it a “better place to live.” LINK: Italian American of the Year honored at Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian […]
Ed Etzel – Celebrating 40 Years Since Near-Perfect Olympic Gold Win
Dr. Ed Etzel, WVU's gold-medal-winning rifle coach, reminisces on his near-perfect score at the 1984 Summer Olympics, sharing anecdotes of post-victory media frenzy and unique drug-testing practices. Ed Etzel's impressive 599 tally in the English Match smallbore rifle event set an Olympic record. West Virginia University has a rich history...
Despite veteran returnees, WVU women’s basketball team expects newcomers to provide a big impact
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountaineer women’s basketball team will take very high expectations into its 2024-25 season, as it returns four starters from last year’s 25-8 club that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. WVU’s second-year head coach Mark Kellogg is now tasked with...
Campers Inn RV Supporting National Motocross Championship
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – For 2024, MX Sports Inc., producer of the 43rd Annual Monster Energy Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL announced that Campers Inn RV will be on-site providing Mobile RV Service throughout the week of the National, July 27 to Aug. 3, according to a release.
American Idol runner-up HunterGirl to perform in Morgantown Friday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Country music star HunterGirl will be performing in Morgantown tonight. HunterGirl came in second place on American Idol’s twentieth season in 2022. She will perform at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater as part of the Ruby Summer Concert Series. Kate Boytek will open the show...
WVSN Notebook 7/26/24: WVU Football Events, Breaking News
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. Lot of love for our ladies 🫶 pic.twitter.com/5aAEGBSezn. — West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) July 26, 2024. Update (2:30 PM) – Loved spending my 16th Birthday in Morgantown last night! Thanks for...
Local water department asking property owners to complete service line inventory survey
WHEELING, W.Va. — In response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules, officials with the City of Wheeling’s Water Department are asking residents and business owners to complete a Service Line Inventory Survey, the primary purpose being to identify homes/buildings that have lead water service lines. The survey is available on the City’s website HERE. A […]
WVU Cancer Institute to open outpatient clinic for geriatric cancer patients
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The WVU Cancer Institute is opening a new outpatient clinic for geriatric cancer patients. When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the primary focus of medical care becomes the cancer itself with other conditions taking the back seat, officials said. However, older adults can have chronic medical problems and other physical, cognitive and social needs that cannot be overlooked.
Martinelli to become president and CEO of WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — Tony Martinelli, Pharm.D., M.B.A., who currently serves as the president and CEO of WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital, will take on the added responsibility of serving as the president and CEO of WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital effective Aug. 15. He will assume the role...
Gov. Justice appoints John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration, replacing Mark Scott, who served in the position since 2021. McHugh most recently served as the Deputy Secretary of Administration and Director of the General Services Division. A state employee since 2006, McHugh brings extensive knowledge and experience […] The post Gov. Justice appoints John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Treasurer Moore Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Unclaimed Property Returns
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division has once again set a new record for returning lost funds, with nearly $28 million worth of unclaimed property returned to individuals, businesses and organization over the last fiscal year. “I am once again proud to announce my Office continues to […] The post Treasurer Moore Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Unclaimed Property Returns appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Former collegiate runner overcomes cancer diagnosis and graduates with 4.0 GPA
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running as a cross country and track athlete for West Virginia University. But her life’s passion for running took a turn when she was diagnosed with cancer back in 2022 at just 20 years old. “My reality,...
Recap of High School Players Who Took Part in WVU Football Camp
Before fall camp for the current WVU football team gets underway, a select group of high school players were able to experience a camp of their own at the home of the Mountaineers on Thursday. Players worked out together, took part in drills, talked with coaches and were able to...