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WVU Parkersburg again in Metallica Scholars Initiative
PARKERSBURG - WVU Parkersburg for the eighth year has been invited to participate in the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the school announced. The initiative is a program of All Within My Hands, a philanthropic organization created by the rock and roll band Metallica. With its largest grant to date, more than $3.3 million, 18 U.S. schools will join the returning 75 colleges in the fall.
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CrossTown Showdown: Big Reds understand task at hand vs. Patriots
PARKERSBURG -- Head coach Matt Kimes fully understands the task at hand for his Parkersburg High football program as the Big Reds head Friday night to the Erickson All-Sports Facility to take on rival Parkersburg South in the 59th all-time meeting. PHS, which opened the season with losses to defending...
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Kyle Foster Inducted Into Parkersburg High School Hall of Fame
PARKERSBURG, West Virginia —Kyle Foster, who serves as director of equipment operations for University of Akron Athletics, was inducted into the Parkersburg (W.Va.) High School Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. A standout punter for the Big Red, Foster went on to a four-year career at Akron...
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WVU Mountaineer surprises Lubeck Elementary students for ‘Top Secret Day’
LUBECK, W.Va. (WTAP) — Students at Lubeck Elementary School got an unexpected lesson in Mountain State pride when West Virginia University’s official Mountaineer mascot walked through the gymnasium doors. The surprise appearance was part of the school’s monthly “Top Secret Days,” an ongoing initiative designed to encourage daily...
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North Christian School hosts memorial blood drive to honor beloved staff member
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The halls of North Christian School filled with teachers, parents, and community members rolling up their sleeves Tuesday for a memorial blood drive honoring beloved fifth grade teacher Jane Adkins. Adkins passed away unexpectedly in February 2025 after suffering a stroke at an early age. The...
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WVU Parkersburg teacher candidates begin Fall 2026 residencies
PARKERSBURG - Eight teacher candidates are participating in the WVU Parkersburg yearlong teacher residency program. The Fall 2026 class of students in Education 401 are Lanna Bragg of Jackson County, Kelsie Means of Wirt County And Lauren Brandjes, Kaitlin Duckworth, Marlee Hunt, Allie Lowther, Megan Mestuzzi And Rylee Wise of Wood County.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Six students from region among National Merit semifinalists
Six local students are among the more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They are Taitt McCarthy of Athens High School, Kaden B. Jeffers of Ripley High School, Henry W. Corcoran and Christian K. Henrichsen of Parkersburg High School and Chloe T. Lester and Jesse D. Morris of Parkersburg South High School.
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Summit to be held at Marietta College
The Center for Appalachian Innovation at Marietta College will host a summit to focus on strengthening communities and expanding opportunities in Appalachian Ohio. The Summit on Rural Development-The Start of It All will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sept. 24 in the McDonough Auditorium at the college. Registration, free and open to the public, is required and closes at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 18 at marietta.givepulse.com/event/899354.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
PHS boys, South girls win Chick-fil-A Invite
MINERAL WELLS -- On a day where course conditions weren't ideal and finishing times weren't the best, Parkersburg's Morgan Metz made the most of it. At Saturday's 26th annual Chick-fil-A Invitational, the PHS senior crossed the finish line first to win the girls race, making it three straight victories to start the year.
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Gallia Academy fends off Wheelersburg, remains unbeaten
WHEELERSBURG — Coming into Tuesday’s match, through 21 sets of volleyball, Gallia Academy had been untouched and unblemished. And for a good while, it appeared that was going to be the case again. But the Blue Angels ran into their first bit of adversity and felt the pressure of a big moment.
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Back-to-back state champs being honored at PHS
PARKERSBURG -- In the long storied history of Parkersburg High School football only the 2006-07 Big Reds pulled off consecutive state championships. Prior to tonight’s 7:30 Mountain State Athletic Conference kickoff at Stadium Field where the red and white play host to Hurricane, the back-to-back state champs will be honored.
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Prep football roundup: Ravenswood snaps skid
RAVENSWOOD -- After 1,085 days without a win, the streak is finally over for the Ravenswood football program. The Red Devils defeated Poca 27-12 Friday night at Flinn Field for their first victory since September of 2023. It's also the first career coaching triumph for third-year head man Matt Peery.
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Ceremony marks 25 years since Sept. 11, Hague’s passing
Parkersburg High School will hold its annual Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday at Stadium Field, organizers said. The ceremony, usually held around the flagpole, will be held in the stadium because this year is the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, according to organizer Debbie Cunningham. "We're...
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Parkersburg High School to host 9/11 tribute at football game
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A ceremony will be held during the Parkersburg High School football game against Hurricane High School. The ceremony will honor those who died on 9/11 and those who serve in the military or as first responders. The ceremony, “100 Flags: A WoodmenLife 9/11 Tribute,” will feature a 30-by-60-foot U.S. flag and honor local heroes.
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Governor Morrisey speaks at Parkersburg High School on 9/11 anniversary
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered a speech at Parkersburg High School on Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The event brought together the student body, members of the local community, and the family of Mary Lou Hague, a Parkersburg High School graduate who lost her life in the World Trade Center.
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Wood County Board of Education delays Parkersburg High School stadium project
PARKERSBURG -- The Wood County Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to delay action on a scaled-down renovation plan for Parkersburg High School's Stadium Field, giving supporters eight weeks to seek additional funding for a larger project. The board first rejected a proposal to move forward with the design and...
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Osborne couple launches scholarship to aid Gallia Academy graduates
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WCHS) — Between Jim Osborne and his wife Jennifer, they've poured more than 100 combined years into the community of Gallipolis. Many of Jim's years came at Gallia Academy coaching on the hardwood and the tennis court. Now the couple is starting a scholarship fund to help the next generation of Blue Devils, whether it be students going to college or trade school.
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Parkersburg High School students experience virtual DUI simulator
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) DUI Simulator Program will be at Parkersburg High School from Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Thursday, Sept. 10. The DUI Simulator Program provides the driver with the opportunity to experience various driving conditions, scenarios and hazards (i.e., snow) while...
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Academic Achiever of the week: Allison Lazor
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Allison Lazor, a senior at Parkersburg Catholic High School, has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her time in the school’s program, which she has attended since kindergarten. “I’ve been in this school program since I was in kindergarten and I have a 4.0 GPA,” Lazor...