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Nonprofit that ensures WV children have access to bikes hosts fundraiser
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - A nonprofit that ensures every child in West Virginia has access to a bike is holding a fundraiser to purchase a new van for their organization. We Bike WV collects used bikes from the community and repairs and refurbishes them in order to redistribute them to children in need.
Swim and Dive names Brent MacDonald Head Coach
WVU Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving has announced Brent MacDonald as the new head coach after 16 years at Xavier, per release. During his time at Xavier, MacDonald led the men's team to 16 Big East Championship titles and the women’s team to a second place finish in 2019. He won the Big East Coach of the Year three times and produced four Big East Most Outstanding Swimmer of the Year winners.
WVU Police respond to burglary near campus, issue notice to students
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WDTV) - The West Virginia University Police issued a community notice after a recent burglary at a home near the Morgantown downtown campus. Police responded to a home on Price Street at approximately 5:27 a.m. Sunday morning for a reported burglary in progress. It is believed two suspects...
Police investigating infant death in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Morgantown Police Department (MPD) is currently investigating an infant death that occurred yesterday. According to the Morgantown Police Department, on Wednesday, May 22 at approximately 3:05 PM, Morgantown Police Officers responded to 3610 Collins Ferry Rd. in Morgantown regarding a reported cardiac arrest. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed […]
Lisac speaks on ‘process-oriented’ approach to building tennis roster
After a 2024 season which included an appearance in the UTR Sports National Invitational Tournament, as well as other accomplishments, WVU Tennis has multiple empty spots in their roster to fill. Five players are leaving the program. Ting-Pei Chang, Love-Star Alexis and Momoko Nagato have graduated, Camilla Bossi is pursuing...
Update: Flash flood warning for Greene County until 1:45 a.m. Sunday
The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning at 10:46 p.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 1:45 a.m. for Greene County. "At 10:46 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," explains the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
Golf concludes historic season at NCAA Championships
WVU Golf finished in 28th place at the NCAA Championships in Carlsbad, California. This was the program's second appearance at the NCAA Championships and their first appearance since 1947. Their 28th place finish set a new program record for the event. The team finished in fourth place at NCAA Regionals...
Brent MacDonald named West Virginia swimming and diving head coach
Brent MacDonald has been named the sixth head coach of the West Virginia University men’s and women’s swimming and diving program, as announced today by Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker. “Coach MacDonald has built a consistent and winning program in the pool and in the...
Local nature shop provides all needs for a new hobby
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - When you first walk into a store called Wild Birds Unlimited; the first thing you might think to see are birds. “We get a lot of people coming in asking about that. They’re thinking we sell birds but, it’s just all the things you need to attract bird to your backyard. Bird food, house’s, bird feeders; people love Humming birds. So, we got everything that’ll attract all your normal back birds to your yard.”
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