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West Virginia State

Morgantown, WV

GRANVILLE, W.Va. — JJ Wetherholt has hit near the top of the lineup most of the season for the Mountaineers. The sophomore infielder leads the team in hitting with a .456 batting average. Wetherholt’s move to the leadoff spot on Friday put him in position to win the opening game of West Virginia’s three-game series against Xavier.

WVU wins in a walk-off (again); Lineup tweaks pay off in 5-4 win over Xavier

Arizona State

Dawn Plitzuweit makes a great first impression. Her tenure in Morgantown as coach of the WVU women’s basketball team began one year ago this month with her winning the press conference—cogent and confident answers to questions, an apparent genuine appreciation of the job, a beaming smile. Plitzuweit followed...

Coach Dawn Plitzuweit’s Ignominious Departure

Boone County, WV

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The 69th Mountaineer mascot for the 2023-24 season is Mikel Hager from Boone County, and he brings his four years of experience with the WVU Gold Cheer Team to inspire fans for the next year. Other finalists in the competition included Braden Adkins, Christian Adkins, and...

The 69th Mountaineer Mascot prepared for sideline spirit patrol

Oklahoma State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It is highly unlikely that West Virginia’s offense in 2023 will evolve into a rushing-dominated attack that resembles Army, Navy or Air Force. But a consistent refrain from head coach Neal Brown and new offensive coordinator Chad Scott is that the Mountaineers need to “play to their strengths” this fall.

Chad Scott adjusting to new responsibilities, new vantage points as WVU’s offensive coordinator

Pennsylvania State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Three new companies have pledged to call the West Virginia University Innovation Corporation on Chestnut Ridge Road home. WVU Innovation Corporation president Stacey Armstrong reports Yunigen LLC, GATC Health, and ExesaLibero Pharma will join Hope Gas, Inc. in the former 1.1 million square foot Mylan Pharmaceutical/Viatris location.

WVU Innovation Corp. grows by three more businesses on Chestnut Ridge Road

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –The West Virginia University Day of Giving is Wednesday. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Executive Vice President for Development, B. J. Davisson, said for 24 hours, students, alumni, patients, and friends of the institution come together in support of the university. This is...

Wednesday is WVU ‘Day of Giving’

Arkansas State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals came to the West Virginia University College of Law this week to demonstrate their profession and educate local students. On MetroNews “Talkline,” Chief Justice Elizabeth Walker explained it is part of the Legal Advancement for West Virginia Students, or...

State Supreme Court of Appeals brings real cases, outreach to WVU College of Law

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown has begun an in-house rebranding effort that will include a new logo, seal, and messaging. The director of communications, Drew Bailey, said they want to retain the historic character of the city but bring up-to-date aspects compatible with electronic platforms. “We don’t...

Morgantown launches municipal rebranding initiative

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –Several groups providing services to the unsheltered community in Morgantown will meet Thursday to improve communications and, hopefully, the outcomes for the people they serve. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Bartlett House Solutions Executive Director Keri DeMasi Koontz says the meeting will include representatives from Morgantown...

Morgantown homeless advocates plan collaboration meeting

White Hall, WV

WHITE HALL, W.Va. — Crews from New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Swank Construction Company LLC, spent Wednesday morning deconstructing the I-79 bridge between the South Fairmont and Kingmont exits. According to DOH District 4 Engineer Mike Daley, the substructure in the middle of the north and southbound lanes was the last...

All clear given in White Hall after I-79 bridge implosion

Fairmont, WV

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Police in Fairmont are calling the shooting at the Fairmont Hills Apartment Complex early Thursday morning a targeted attack, and there is no further danger to the public. Fairmont police chief Steve Shine said Leo Charles Ginty, 18, and Clayton Vanlier Peck, 22, both of Frostburg,...

Fairmont police say fatal shooting was a targeted attack; two arrested

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With Smith set to return, Mountaineers brace for matchup with No. 24 Texas

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Winners of five of its last six games, West Virginia’s recent success will be challenged in a big way Wednesday night as the...

With Smith set to return, Mountaineers brace for matchup with No. 24 Texas

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