Morgantown, WV

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When West Virginia's first two hitters of Tuesday's game against Hofstra crossed the plate, it might have seemed that the Mountaineers were on their way to another comfortable win. However, that didn't materialize, as a quartet of Pride pitchers shut the Mountaineers down over the next eight innings, holding them to four hits and no runs while rallying for a 4-2 upset win.

Good early start dissolves in WVU loss to Hofstra

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine is one of the first medical centers in the country to offer the Integrum Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA™) Implant System for the treatment of lower extremity amputations. “Being one of the select facilities in the country to offer a...

WVU Medicine introduces osseointegrated prosthesis technology

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — More than 67,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies arrived in Morgantown on Tuesday. The Samoas, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Trefoils, Do-si-does, Girl Scout S’mores, Toffee-Tastics and Lemon-Ups soon will be delivered to customers and sold at cookie tables around the community.

Girl Scout cookies arrive in Morgantown, West Virginia

Mountaineer defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley admits that his unit needs to make significant improvements this spring. Welcome to the discussion. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue.

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Mountaineer offensive coordinator Chad Scott provides insight on his unit as WVU starts spring drills. Welcome to the discussion. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue.

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In an expected move, West Virginia forward Jamel King has entered the transfer portal. The move was first reported by on3.com. King played sparingly for WVU's men's basketball team this past season, appearing in eight games while scoring a total of 12 points in mostly mop-up time. He had five rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes of action in 2022-23. In his first year at WVU (2021-22) he scored three points in 29 minutes of action in eight games, with two rebounds.

Jamel King enters portal, could be first of multiple roster moves for WVU

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- With West Virginia leading 1-0 in the second inning of its series-closing game against UNC-Greensboro, West Virginia head coach Randy Mazey did something out of character. He laughed out loud. Even though the interlude came during a break in the action as UNCG conducted a pitching change,...

WVU completes sweep, putting head coach Randy Mazey in best of moods

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — The Feminist Activist Collection at the West Virginia Regional and History Center of the West Virginia University Libraries is seeking records, letters, photographs and mementos for its historical archives. Whether their activities were in the economic or social justice, health-related, or professional development areas,...

Feminist Activist Collection at WV Regional & History Center seeks records, letters & more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Since it was established in 2018, the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute Fresh Tissue Training Program has provided opportunities for surgical residents and military medics to train for procedures and hone their skills. Due to its success and the high demand, the program is planning a $2.2 million renovation and expansion of its facilities with funding provided by WVU Medicine.

WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute plans expansion of Fresh Tissue Training Lab

Bridgeport, WV

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Tori Anderson overcame some early wildness and settled in to fire a four-hitter, while teammates Avery Childers and Gina Alvaro both belted home runs to key Robert C. Byrd to a 6-0 victory over rival Bridgeport in prep softball action Tuesday at Bridgeport Middle School.

Eagles power past Indians, 6-0

West Virginia head coach Randy Mazey credited Hofstra's attacking manner at the plate and its aggressiveness from the outset as big factors in its 4-2 win over the Mountaineers. Welcome to the discussion. Thank you for reading!. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. If you have a...

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Elkins, WV

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Conventional wisdom says if you find yourself in hole, you should cast aside the shovel. The Liberty High School baseball team, however, kept digging itself even deeper Tuesday in a 16-3 loss to Big 10 Conference foe Elkins. The Tigers, 1-2, brought home its...

Walks, errors bite Liberty in home opener against Elkins

Buckhannon, WV

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia Wesleyan College is hosting its 15th annual Social Justice Week this week on their campus in Buckhannon. The Center for Community Engagement and Leadership Development is hosting the event through Friday. Monday saw The Oxfam Hunger Banquet hosted by the WE LEAD...

West Virginia Wesleyan College hosting 15th annual Social Justice Week

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — There were smiles and giggles aplenty at The Bridge Sports Complex Tuesday morning as Harrison County students who are visually impaired participated in the Bridgeport Lions Club's annual Bill Miles Easter Egg Hunt. Each student had a "buddy" for the event, and to start...

Bridgeport Lions host annual Easter egg hunt for visually impaired children

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker admitted on Monday that he had canceled almost all of his scheduled meetings for the next week or so because of the unexpected coaching search for a replacement of women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit. One he didn’t...

Baker has faith in Huggins

Philippi, WV

PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WV News) — William R. (Bill) Povish II, 85, of Philippi, passed away on January 31, 2023, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory, 220 N. Walnut St., Philippi, on Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m.-noon. A celebration of life service will be held at noon. Inurnment will take place at 3 p.m. in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Condolence may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com.

William R. (Bill) Povish II

Masontown, WV

MASONTOWN — Michael “Big Mike” Dale Hovatter Sr., 71, of Masontown, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. He was born in Morgantown, on Feb. 9, 1952, a son of the late Clarence Richard Hovatter Sr. and Ida Lou (Quinn) Hovatter.

Michael Hovatter Sr.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), blood clots of the deep veins of the body, affects people of all ages and genders and can quickly become life-threatening if left untreated. Blood clotting is an important way the body responds to injuries to prevent blood loss. However, sometimes these...

Knowing the symptoms of blood clots can be lifesaving

Clarksburg, WV

NUTTER FORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Scottie Lynn Everett, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born in Clarksburg on October 7, 1957, a son of the late James Franklin Everett and Mary Louise Everett.

Scottie Lynn Everett

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Cecil “Dale” Goodwin, 82, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in the United Hospital Center. He was born in Bristol, WV, on July 30, 1940, a son of the late Walter E. and Waneta Gay Bee Goodwin.

Cecil “Dale” Goodwin

Moundsville, WV

Newburg, WV

NEWBURG — Not every small town can boast having had a football coach of note, who was also drafted by the Green Bay Packers, as a resident, but Newburg can. Wallace Leo Fromhart was born to Clement and Katherine Fromhart of Newburg on May 18, 1913. He lived and attended school there until his freshman year, when his family moved to Moundsville.

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