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WVSSAC high school football playoff pairings/schedule

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Following the conclusion of regular season play Friday evening, the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission released the official playoff pairings Saturday afternoon. Dates and times for the opening-round matchups will be announced Sunday. Class AAAA:. No. 16 Parkersburg South (1-9) at No. 1 George Washington...

West Virginia · 6d
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Harrison County Schools Discusses Progress On School Bus Driver Issues

The problem envisioned in August came like a slowly approaching storm that could be seen, the thunder rumbling heard, but no solution preventing its onset possible. Jamie Kosick reported that the school system, after attrition, would for 2026 “run short of drivers” for school buses. In early October, Rosie Linton, a fifth grade student at Mountaineer Elementary School, shared that “in the past two weeks, so the last 10 days of school Mountaineer Elementary has had a bus issue five of those days. So whether a bus did not run at all during the day or it was able to run in the morning and not in the afternoon.”

Harrison County, WV · 9d
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’Jackets host Central in small school showdown

WILLIAMSTOWN -- Defending Class A state champion Wheeling Central head coach Mike Young’s Maroon Knights are ready for a battle come 7 p.m. Friday against undefeated Williamstown. The Class AA, No. 2 Yellowjackets of head man Chris Beck have previously had 10-0 regular seasons 10 times in school history....

Williamstown, WV · 8d
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WVU recognizes students who took part in two life-saving situations

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University students that took part in life-saving actions in two separate incidents were recognized by university officials during a student government meeting on Wednesday. During the opening minutes of a meeting with the WVU SGA, President Michael Benson and Dean of Students Carrie Showalter...

Morgantown, WV · 8d
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Preston County Schools to take part in CarePortal pilot program

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — A pilot program that aims to connect families in need with community resources will now be put into use by the Preston County School System. The Preston County Board of Education unanimously approved the addition of the CarePortal pilot program that is implemented by the Chestnut Mountain Village. Chestnut Mountain Village Director Greg Clutter spoke about the opportunity to expand the program within the Preston County community on WAJR’s Talk of the Town, which has already served over 700 children within the county alone.

Preston County, WV · 8d

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Wheeling Central Lady Maroon Knights punch their ticket to WVSSAC State Final

BECKLEY WV (WTRF) – The top seeded Wheeling Central Lady Maroon Knights faced the fourth seeded James Monroe Mavericks in the WVSSAC AA-A State Semi Final on Thursday Nov. 5. In this rainy battle, the Knights came out on top 6-nil over the Mavericks. Wheeling Central moves on to the state championship where they have […]

Wheeling, WV · 8d

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Lifesavers: CPR Training and Cool Heads Help WVU Students Respond When They're Needed

Mountaineers keep each other safe. That’s a cultural cornerstone at West Virginia University, and one that passed two unexpected pressure tests in October 2026, when a pair of unrelated medical incidents required students to spring into action. According to WVU Dean of Students Carrie Showalter, “These were life-or-death situations,...

Morgantown, WV · 7d

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No. 12 Mingo Central has tough game at Doddridge in finale

NEWTOWN, W.Va. – Heading into the last week of the regular season this week, the Mingo Central High School football team is fighting for the best playoff positioning it can get as the Miners make the long three-hour trip to Doddridge County on Friday, Nov. 6 in the regular season finale.

Matewan, WV · 7d

NewsNation

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‘Thunderstruck’: Pittsburgh high’s school band member’s ‘AC/DC’ performance goes viral

Clark can be seen leading the band’s rendition of the song on the xylophone.

Jefferson Hills, PA · 10d

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Harrison County BOE moves forward with closure process of Lost Creek, Salem Elementary Schools

The Harrison County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with the closure and merging processes of Lost Creek and Salem Elementary Schools.

Harrison County, WV · 9d

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Former Preston County teacher enters agreement in maltreatment case

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — A former teacher at the Bruceton Elementary School has agreed to deferred adjudication after being charged with maltreatment of a disabled child. Melissa Kent was one of three teachers accused in the incident that happened in March of this year. Kent, Jessica Hunter, and Leah Nolan...

Preston County, WV · 7d

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WVU wrestling takes four-title momentum into Saturday’s Cameron dual

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia wrestling has an encouraging opening result and an unusual next stop. After four Mountaineers won individual titles at the Southeast Open, WVU faces Mercyhurst on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at Cameron High School. Ian Bush, Ty Watters, Louie Gill and Luke Satriano won...

Morgantown, WV · 9d

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Class AAAA regular season concludes Friday night

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Carey and Joe Brocato begin their Week 11 high school football previews, taking a look at Class AAAA.

Morgantown, WV · 9d

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Bridgeport to Remain in AAA in New WVSSAC Proposal

The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has released its new classifications, pending approval, on Friday to member schools for sports with 4 classes. The proposal would take effect in the fall of 2027, so next season, and run through the spring of 2031, going back to the 4-year cycle the WVSSAC had used before changing to a 2-year cycle recently.

Bridgeport, WV · 10d

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Professor Camilo Jauregui: A New Professor Has Entered the Chat

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. — The Department of Music is proud to welcome its newest faculty member, Professor Camilo Jauregui, who joins the program as Professor of Percussion and Director of Bands. Bringing a wealth of performance experience, educational expertise, and a passion for inspiring the next generation of musicians.

West Liberty, WV · 10d

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Hilltoppers at Work: Student Ambassador Annabelle Schafer

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. – Have you ever been stuck staring at a list of West Liberty campus jobs not knowing where to begin? Well, fear not ambitious career seekers, this series of work study interviews from students here on campus may help satisfy your hunger for answers!. For...

West Liberty, WV · 9d

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Harrison County board begins review that could close Salem, Lost Creek elementary schools

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Harrison County Board of Education began a formal review process Monday night for a proposed school realignment plan that could close Salem Elementary and Lost Creek Elementary. A packed house attended the meeting. No schools have been closed. What the proposal would do. The proposal...

Harrison County, WV · 10d

WTRF- 7News

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John Marshall High School to present ‘The Odd Couple’

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – John Marshall High School’s Monarch Company presents Neil Simon’s classic comedy, “The Odd Couple (Female Version),” on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8, at the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. Set in New York City during the 1980s, the comedy follows two different women who find […]

Marshall County, WV · 11d

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In West Virginia, public school funding at center of midterm firestorm

As more public schools in West Virginia face closures or cuts to staff and programs, school funding has emerged as a central issue in the upcoming midterm election. Across the state, counties are struggling with reduced staff, low teacher pay and trouble recruiting and retaining special education staff. Sarah Harris, a parent with three children with special education needs in Putnam County Schools, said the state currently has a $180 million deficit for special education. She hopes elected officials address the issue, noting the landscape is bleak for families who rely on extra services. “It does make it harder for children who have severe disabilities to get the one-on-one aides or paraprofessionals that they might need in their classrooms to be successful,” Harris explained. The Trump administration’s proposed federal education cuts in 2027 would cost Cabell County schools $3 million and Putnam County schools $1 million. Harris believes the cuts threaten the future of after-school and preschool programs assisting working families, along with English language learning and other programs supporting the most vulnerable student populations. She stressed voters in the midterm election want their local public schools to succeed. “The federal dollars fund essential programs like school meals. They fund

West Virginia · 11d

Mingo Messenger

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Report: Hope Scholarship participation growing; saw $68.5M in payments in 25-26

A new report from the office of West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack shows that Hope Scholarship participation grew statewide and in Mingo County during the 2025-2026 school year. The 2025-2026 school year is also the last year that the program's reach was limited, as the report notes that, in March,...

Mingo County, WV · 10d