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Four face indictments in northern West Virginia for federal firearms violations
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Four people have been indicted for violating federal firearms laws in northern West Virginia. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, have been charged with conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. Court documents said Taylor falsified documents to purchase firearms for Houston, who is prohibited from having firearms because of prior robbery and burglary convictions in Monongalia County Circuit Court. Damson and Houston were taken into custody while attempting to sell boxes of ammunition at an area pawn shop.
Meet the Mountaineer Maniacs: WVU Sports' official student fanbase
The Mountaineer Maniacs is the largest student organization on campus and official student section of WVU Sports. Here’s how to become a member of the Maniacs. To become a Maniac, students must register online for one of two membership types. Basic Membership, which costs $25 annually, includes a Maniacs tee shirt, watch party invitations, Olympic sports giveaways, away basketball and football trip invitations and a 20% discount at the Book Exchange. The Ultimate Membership costs $50 annually and offers the same benefits but guarantees football tickets.
Regional rivals, balance important in scheduling for West Virginia
West Virginia head coach Neal Brown understands the need for regional rivals on the schedule. It’s been something that the Mountaineers have been able to ensure with the schedules over the past few years. And if you include this upcoming season the program has played 11 power five opponents in five of the last six years with the lone exception being the shortened 2020 campaign.
WVU Foundation raises record $282M to benefit University students, programs and more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia University alumni and friends contributed a record $282.6 million during fiscal year 2024 to support high-quality education, meaningful research, world-class patient care and outreach programs that benefit the Mountain State and beyond. The WVU Foundation’s remarkable year in fundraising trumps the previous record — $270.1 million, set in fiscal year 2021 — and […] The post WVU Foundation raises record $282M to benefit University students, programs and more appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Art Museum of WVU welcomes new director
The Art Museum of West Virginia University is welcoming a new museum director. Aaron Levi Garvey is an experienced museum curator and historian specializing in modern and contemporary art. He has worked with esteemed institutions, serving as the Janet L. Nolan Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University, founding chief curator of The Hudson Eye and Long Road Projects Foundation, and chief curator of the Andy Warhol Museum.
‘Never give up our goodness,’ Ferrence on violence and American politics
In a spirit of reflection and dialogue following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the WVU Press offers a blog on violence from Matthew Ferrence’s forthcoming book, “I Hate it Here, Please Vote For Me: Essays on Rural Political Decay.”. Read the blog.
WVU Research Computing summer workshops offered
WVU Research Computing will offer three workshops for various levels of experience from July 24 to Aug. 2. Workshops include Introduction to High Performance Computing, Python Scripting for HPC and Partial Differential Equations. Register to attend a workshop. Sessions will be recorded and uploaded on YouTube. Find more information.
Is the Air Raid era of Big 12 football a thing of the past?
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When you think of Big 12 football, what pops into your head?. Odds are, defense and a strong ground game are not the first things that come to mind. “The national perception of the Big 12 for a long time — [and] it was earned — was this wide-open, throw-it-every-down [football],” WVU head coach Neal Brown said.
WVSN Notebook 7/16/24: CFB 25, More WVU in MLB Draft
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. Giants Take WVU Baseball Pitcher, Capping Historic Draft for West Virginia. Update (3:00 PM) – WVU Football Follows Penn State by Offering 2026 New Jersey DL. Blessed to receive my ninth offer...
Pair of Morgantown High School students will perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade showcases some of the best high school band students in America. This Fall two Morgantown High students will represent the mountain state by marching through Manhattan playing their respective instrument. Senior Maddie Carver was in this national high school band...
West Virginia Mountaineers Football: Returning Snap Counts: Offense
WVSports.com and Rivals.com have partnered with Pro Football Focus. PFF is the best advanced statistical database in football. Throughout the season, our team of writers will utilize PFF's stats, grades and analytics to better inform West Virginia fans. This is at the returning snap counts on offense for the 2024...
WVU Player Ranks and Game Info for College Football 25 Video Game
On Monday afternoon the long-awaited EA Sports College Football 25 video game dropped for fans who preordered the game. In the game is West Virginia obviously, as they are 82 overall. The Mountaineers have a 82 overall offense and a 76 overall defense. Upon clicking the 'play now' mode, all...
WVU celebrates alumni and showcases robotics at Oglebay summer tour event
WHEELING, W.Va. — A Gold and Blue celebration took place Monday evening for West Virginia University alumni at Oglebay’s Pine Room by the Crispin Pool. WVU President Gordon Gee was in attendance, along with current students from the robotics team and alumni. This is a part of the...
WVU Baseball Catcher Withdraws from MLB Draft, Returning to Mountaineers
In the midst of several of his teammates achieving their dreams of being drafted, Logan Sauve feels he still has unfinished business in college with WVU Baseball. Ahead of the final day of the 2024 MLB Draft, Sauve announced he’s withdrawing his name from the draft and returning to West Virginia for another season.
Williamstown seeks third consecutive state title while moving to Class AA
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Carey and Joe Brocato take an early look at the Class AA football landscape. Two-time defending Class A state champion Williamstown is moving up after advancing to the state title game in three consecutive seasons.
Teams Ohio & West Virginia Report to OVAC Media Day
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– Both Team Ohio (coached by Harrison Central’s Anthony Hayes) and West Virginia (coached by Weir’s Frank Sisinni) are on campus now for the OVAC All Star Game. They will spend the week there before heading over to Wheeling Island Stadium for the big game. Stream the game on WTRF.com with our own […]
Police seeking assistance after gravestone of “Harry Spitz” stolen
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating a stolen gravestone belonging to “Harry Spitz.” According to the Morgantown Police Department (MPD), the gravestone of Harry Spitz has recently been stolen from the Oak Grove Cemetery Morgantown. Harry died at three years old in 1912. He was born on […]
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