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Update: Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail and damaging winds to hit Greene County Saturday
On Saturday at 4:27 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 4:45 p.m. for Greene County. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are expected. "At 4:27 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Powhatan Point, or...
Two local organizations to receive grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Two local organizations are set to receive literacy grants from Dollar General, according to a news release. The Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers and the Philippi Public Library are two of the award recipients, officials with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation said. The Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers...
2024 WVSSAC H.S. baseball regional matchups
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — 24 sectional champions will qualified for the WVSSAC Regional Baseball tournaments. Best-of-three series play can begin Monday, May 20. Regional champions advance to the state tournament at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston. The single-elimination state tournament will be played May 30-June 1. Class AAA. Region I. Game...
‘Morgantown Mile’ open container ordinance launches with kick-off event
The City of Morgantown officially launched its new open container ordinance, “Morgantown Mile,” Wednesday at the Apothecary Ale House and Cafe in Downtown Morgantown. Morgantown City Council passed the ordinance in February, establishing a Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA) in certain parts of Downtown Morgantown and the Wharf District.
Weather alert issued for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania Thursday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 5:25 a.m. for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Mercer, Venango, Lawrence, Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Washington and Greene counties. "Localized areas of fog where visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile will be possible through...
Mannington woman charged with child neglect after reporting child missing
MANNINGTON, W.Va. (WDTV) - A Mannington woman was arrested after deputies said she reported her child missing while under the influence of drugs. Cheyenne Carr, 29, said she had woken up approximately 20 minutes ago and could not find her child, according to court documents. She told authorities she “had no idea where her child could be” but said the child may be with an unnamed male as this had happened before.
Blippi brings tour to Morgantown this fall, tickets on sale this week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WDTV) - The popular children’s entertainer, Blippi, will bring his tour to Morgantown in September. Tickets for the Blippi: Join the Band Tour! will be on sale Friday at 10 a.m., according to West Virginia University Arts & Entertainment. Tickets range from $44 to $74 depending on...
3 Mountaineers qualify for NCAA East Prelims
A trio of Mountaineers from the West Virginia University track and field team were selected to compete at the 2024 NCAA East Preliminary Round on May 22-25. This year’s preliminary round will be hosted by Kentucky at the Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Redshirt junior Cassandra...
Tolle outduels Cooper in WVU baseball’s 6-3 loss at TCU
As it did heading into the final two games of its home slate, the West Virginia University baseball team will need back-to-back wins to secure a series victory in the final series of the regular season. The Mountaineers (31-20, 17-11 Big 12) lost 6-3 to TCU (31-17, 14-14 Big 12)...
Fairmont State Faculty, Students, including One from Bridgeport, Attend Council of Teachers Conference
Five Fairmont State faculty members and six students attended the 2024 West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (WVCTM) annual conference on March 15 and 16 at the Stonewall Jackson Resort in Roanoke, W.VA. Two Fairmont State faculty members presented talks during the conference. Dr. Bishnu Sedai presented a session...
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