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Nicholas County native named new Mountaineer mascot for WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Nicholas County native officially takes on the role of the Mountaineer mascot Friday during a symbolic rifle ceremony at West Virginia University. Braden Adkins, of Richwood, officially accepted the title after being named the successor to Mikel Hagar on March 2, according to a...
Lady Cavaliers Dominant in Win Over Nicholas County
SUMMERSVILLE- On Wednesday, April 24, the Greenbrier West Lady Cavaliers jumped out to a quick lead in the first innings and then erupted for six runs in the fifth that put the game away for good in their impressive 10-1 victory over the Nicholas County Lady Grizzlies. West got two runs on the board in […] The post Lady Cavaliers Dominant in Win Over Nicholas County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Fayette County inmate pleads guilty to killing other inmate
MOUNT OLIVE, W.Va. — A Fayette County inmate has been convicted of second-degree murder in connection to a deadly stabbing at the Mount Olive Correctional Center over three years ago. Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti, Jr. announced this week that Charles Redman, 55, of Mount Olive, pleaded guilty to the...
Braxton County Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime
BRAXTON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thomas Jason Drake, 48, of Gassaway, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Drake, a lawyer, admitted that he possessed and pawned a Taurus Model G3C 9mm handgun on December 20, 2021, a Winchester Model Grand European […]
Gov. Jim Justice awards $2 million grant for new adventure park
CLENDENIN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was joined Wednesday by multiple local and state officials at a ribbon cutting for the new Air Raid Bike Park. The governor awarded a $2 million abandoned mine land grant to build a project that he said will feature world class mountain bike trails.
No evidence of ‘furries’ in Nebo School District despite allegations, social media firestorm
PAYSON — Allegations of students at Mt. Nebo Junior High School dressing up like animals and biting, barking and pouncing on fellow students created a social media firestorm on Wednesday. As it turns out, these allegations were “completely unfounded,” said Seth Sorensen, spokesman for the Nebo School District....
Weather Extra | April shower and storm week ahead
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Midway through the month of April and one thing is for sure! Namely, the spring storm season remains active. Take this afternoon when storm clusters with lightning strikes, hail and strong winds have passed through parts of Central West Virginia, including the Little Kanawha and upper Elk River valleys. One hail cell in particular buffeted eastern Braxton County with marbles and dimes (size of hail stones) while no doubt whitening the ground in spots.
Greenbrier West collects 15th victory with 10-1 win at Nicholas County
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — A combination of small ball and solid contact throughout the lineup led Greenbrier West to their 15th win of the spring, 10-1 at Nicholas County. The No. 4 Cavaliers swept the season home-and-home series with the Grizzlies (10-11), winning the contest in five innings. West scored...
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