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Cheat River Festival Celebrates 30th anniversary
ALBRIGHT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Cheat River Festival in Albright has been going on for 3 decades. The event is a massive fundraiser for Friends of the Cheat, an organization dedicated to improving what was once considered one of the most endangered rivers in the U.S. Thousands of people attend...
Morgantown native who found out she was an African princess continues advocating for cultural understanding
During a search for her birth family, a Morgantown woman learned that she was a princess in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and now, her goals in life have shifted completely.
Monongalia, Preston counties now part of Build WV District incentive program
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Through a team effort between the Morgantown Area Partnership and the Preston County Economic Development Authority , the area is now included in the BUILD WV territory to incentivize the construction of affordable housing. MAP President and CEO Russ Rogerson said qualifying housing development projects within...
Abandoned Mine Turns Apple Orchard With Help Of National Guard
A long winding road, once frequented by coal trucks, leads to the top of what used to be a mountain. At its end are flat fields filled with budding apple trees. Major General Bill Crane said this apple orchard was an abandoned mine seven years ago. “We’ve got about 20,000...
Find hidden gems at the 19th Annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale
The 19th annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale will return to the East Concourse of Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday, May 11. The event, a collaboration between United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties and WVU’s Office of Sustainability, is one of the largest rummage sales in the area, per its website, created entirely by donated items.
Are the Coal Rush Uniforms a Hit? Fans Voice Their Opinions
For years, a portion of the West Virginia fanbase has been wanting an all-black uniform for the football team. An even bigger portion, has been against it because of it not being a school color and when you turn the TV on, it doesn't look like WVU without the old gold and blue popping off the screen.
Broadband Funding Theft Case Sparks Fraud Alert
As the state embarks on a massive, federally-funded broadband project, a Morgantown internet service provider is facing federal broadband fund theft charges. The criminal case alleges that Timothy Chad Henson, owner of Monongalia County internet service provider Clearfiber, Inc., defrauded the federal government for more than a quarter million dollars.
4 interesting details surrounding new WVU football uniforms
The West Virginia University football team unveiled a new set of uniforms during the Gold-Blue Spring Game last weekend, but the fun did not stop there. Long-and-loudly anticipated by fans, the Mountaineers also revealed new black uniforms that the team will wear at least once during the 2024 season. For...
Rodney Gallagher III Switches Jersey Number
If you're looking for Rodney Gallagher III in a No. 2 jersey this fall, you'll be looking around for quite a while. The sophomore receiver is switching his number to 24, according to the official team site. Why?. Well, this spring, the coaching staff threw Gallagher on to the defensive...
West Virginia is Pursuing Highly Recruited Safety Rashad Johnson
Class of 2025 safety Rashad Johnson (6'1", 180 lbs) of South Sumter High School in Bushnell, Florida was one of many recruits on campus last weekend for the West Virginia spring game. "The love that they show is crazy. They make me feel like a priority," Johnson told FanNation following...
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