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Dominic Way signs with West Virginia

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Dominic Way has signed with West Virginia University for wrestling. Way is a two-time state champion and a three-time Fargo All-American. He also went undefeated in the Elite 8 Duals. With his senior season approaching, Way said choosing West Virginia was a “no-brainer.”. “For me,...

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These Are The 10 Best Middle Schools In West Virginia, According To New U.S. News Rankings

Two counties managed to land two schools apiece in this top 10. One county sits in the Eastern Panhandle. The other sits between Charleston and Huntington, and it pulled off the same trick. I love a pattern like that, because it hints at something bigger than one great principal or...

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Lincoln Girls Cross Country Team Wins State Title

It was truly a Happy Halloween for Lincoln High School’s Girls Cross Country Team! Both Lincoln’s boys’ AND girls’ Cross Country teams qualified and participated in the state championship that was held at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va., on Oct. 31. It was also the second year in a row that both LHS teams qualified, and the first time in school history that the full team qualified.

Ona, WV · 3d

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Harrison County Native, Lincoln Alum Rusty Hutson is Named Most Loyal West Virginian by WVU

West Virginia University is recognizing its 2026 “Most Loyal” honorees for their service and leadership as part of the annual Mountaineer Week festivities Nov. 9-15. The awards are given each year to celebrate WVU community members whose Mountaineer spirit shines as they make a difference in the lives of others.

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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12 SportsZone High School Football Scores: Playoffs Round 1

Get the latest scores of all your local matchups for Round 1 of the high school football playoffs in north central West Virginia.

Morgantown, WV · 11h

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National scholar selected to lead the WVU College of Law

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A nationally recognized criminal law expert has bee selected to lead the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law. Experienced legal scholar and administrator, Mary Graw Leary comes to Morgantown from Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law where she was a professor. She also held positions as senior associate dean for academic affairs and chair of the University’s Academic Senate.

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1st round of playoff scores for West Virginia High School Football & 3rd round of playoff scores for Ohio High School Football

Here are the scores for High School Football across the Ohio Valley. If you are viewing this from the WTRF 7News app, please click here.

West Virginia · 7h

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WVU Wrestling Adds Six on National Signing Day

The WVU wrestling program signed six wrestlers as part of the class of 2027 on National Signing Day. Dominic Way (Parkersburg, W.Va. – Parkersburg High School) U23 Pan-Am Championships Greco-Roman silver medalist. 7-0 at Elite 8 Duals. 2026 Super 32 placer (6th placer) 2026 Grappler Fall Classic champion. Kavin...

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Morgantown makes it two straight state championships, defeats Cabell Midland in Class AAAA final

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The third set wasn’t a strong suit for Morgantown’s volleyball team for much of the 2026 season. Just about everything else was. Playing in the state final for a fifth consecutive season, the No. 3 seed Mohigans got the better of No. 4 Cabell Midland 25-14, 25-23, 17-25, 25-13 in the Class AAAA title game Thursday night at Vandalia Health Center.

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WVU fraternity temporarily suspended due to ongoing investigation

According to a WVU Today article, Delta Sigma Phi has been suspended due to an "independent ongoing investigation that started with an anonymous hazing report to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life."

Morgantown, WV · 16h

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Taylor County Board of Education considers no-confidence vote in superintendent

The Taylor County Board of Education scheduled a meeting to consider a no-confidence vote in Superintendent Dr. John Stallings following his impact statement concerning the possible closure of Flemington Elementary School.

Taylor County, WV · 1d

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Legislative rulemaking committee shoots down changes to Hope Scholarship

An attempt to require all participating schools in the Hope Scholarship program be located in the state was vehemently rejected by lawmakers this week.

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WVU approves tuition increases earlier than usual for 2027-28 academic year

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia University students will pay more in tuition beginning in fall 2027 after the Board of Governors approved rates for the 2027-28 academic year Friday. On the Morgantown campus, baseline undergraduate tuition will increase by $216 per semester for West Virginia residents and $636 per...

Morgantown, WV · 15h

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WVU lights Woodburn Hall as building marks 150 years

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia University students gathered at the center of campus Thursday for cookies, hot apple cider and the lighting of Woodburn Hall, which is celebrating 150 years. The community came together to light the historic building and ring in the holiday season. Tradition returns under Benson.

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South Middle School students learn dangers of vaping

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — South Middle School in Morgantown hosted a dental professional Thursday morning, who shared the dangers of vaping with students. Students went through a presentation about the chemicals found in vapes and the effects they can have on their bodies. West Virginia University School of Dentistry professor Suann Gaydos spoke with 12 […]

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School Funding Reform Requires More Than Money

Listen to “School Funding Reform Requires More Than Money” on Spreaker. The West Virginia Department of Education this week presented lawmakers with a proposal requesting an additional $410 million in annual funding; part of ongoing discussions about overhauling the state’s school-aid formula. Nearly $190 million of that...

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WTAP+ | Discussing the 2026 High School Football Playoffs

PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) - Griffin Albright and Jermaine Kelly discuss the high school football playoffs in both Ohio and West Virginia. Editor’s note: The video for this story will be added once it airs. Please check back for the updated video.

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West Virginia Virtual Academy Named Among Top 25 Public High Schools in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) has been named one of the state’s Top 25 public high schools, earning the No. 22 spot in Niche’s 2027 Best Public High Schools in West Virginia rankings. WVVA, a K12-powered online school, is the only public charter school and the only fully online school to […]

West Virginia · 12h

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W.Va. superintendent approves closures of Hugh Dingess, Justice elementaries after 2026-27

LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — As school closures and consolidations rack up across the Mountain State, Logan County becomes the next. “State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as the Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School effective at the conclusion of the 2026-27 school year," West Virginia Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Amon Gilliam said. "In the matter of Justice Elementary School, State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Justice Elementary School."

Logan County, WV · 1d

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