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With Dog Bites Rising, USPS Preps W.Va. Mail Carriers For Risks
This year, the number of dog bites on mail carriers in West Virginia and Kentucky is on the rise, according to Alan Lewis, United States Postal Service (USPS) safety manager for the two states. The states reported 113 dog bites last fiscal year, which ended in September 2023. This fiscal...
Will Volleyball, Softball Championships See New Sites in West Virginia? WVSSAC Lists Hosts for 2025-28
The WVSSAC has announced the host sites for the upcoming state wrestling and softball championships. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship.
Drought conditions across West Virginia impacting fall foliage
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With a drought impacting the Tri-State, you may be seeing some fall colors a little early this year. No fall season is ever the same. Some years the colors of the leaves are richer than others, and this is all dependent on weather. “So I’m originally from Ohio, close to Columbus, […]
More than $1.1 million in funding granted to domestic violence prevention efforts
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Jim Justice released a statement regarding a funding award for programs that assist domestic violence survivors. STOP Violence Against Women grant funds, totaling $1,124,446, are going to 21 projects throughout the state. These funds will be used to strengthen or create groups geared towards domestic violence victim support. These include victim […]
High temperatures rising day after day
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Sprawling high pressure remains over the eastern 2/3rds of the country on Thursday. This will keep us with low humidity and cooler than normal lows this morning giving way to another day of below average highs, despite a lot of sunshine. Expect highs in the middle to upper 70s outside the mountains, and only rising into the 60s in the higher terrain. Another clear and cool night into Friday morning with limited valley fog and lows in the upper 40s to near 50 for most. Another day filled with sun on Friday but remaining comfortable. We will finally get back to where we should be for this time of year with highs in the middle 80s.
First at 4 Forum: Carmen Ordonez
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Lifestyle expert Carmen Ordonez stopped by the First at 4 Wednesday. She shared her tips on outfits and dorm decor for a memorable and fashionable school year. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5 p.m. only...
Glenville State Officials Dr. Mark A. Manchin, Brian Hill Present $5,000 to Clarksburg's Black Heritage Festival
Glenville State University President Dr. Mark A. Manchin and Diversity Coordinator Brian Hill met with James Griffin, Chair of the Black Heritage Festival Board of Directors, to present a $5,000 donation on behalf of the GSU Foundation. “It’s an honor to present this donation to such an important organization.” Dr....
WV Sports Now Daily Notebook – August 21
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. WVU Football 2026 Target Kyshawn Robinson to Miss 2024 Season. Update (2:30 PM) – Update (1:00 PM) – Big 12 Staple Program Names Starting Quarterback for 2024 Season. Update (10:20 AM) –
Pat McAfee to Broadcast His Show Live from Morgantown
Morgantown, W.Va (WDTV) - On August 31st, we will see the biggest WVU Football home opener in over 20 years as West Virginia hosts Penn State. On August 30th (Friday), McAfee plans to broadcast from the Life Science Building according to his announcement on his show:
Students, families share mixed reactions to campus carry
For first-time freshmen, moving into a new dorm can be filled with a variety of worries. Cayden Ruleau’s is the gun safe housed in his new home, Summit Hall. “I don’t know where it is, but it is kind of weird that other students are allowed to carry guns around me,” he said.
WVU sees potential in shape-shifting robot named ‘Loopy’
Roboticists at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources see potential in a “multicellular robot” named Loopy that may be able to determine its own shape with limited support from its human engineers.
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