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WVU Women’s Basketball Pummels High-Major Opponent on Road

WVU Women’s Basketball won their third straight game to open the 2026-27 season, taking care of Georgia Tech 81-63 on the road. The No. 24 Mountaineers (3-0) dominated the paint and the offensive glass, scoring 23 second-chance points and 42 points at the rim. Georgia Tech put on a solid passing performance, notching 21 assists against West Virginia’s aggressive defense, but they also committed 19 turnovers.

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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“The Most Hated Man in Clarksburg” Civil War Tour on Nov. 14 Hosted By the Clarksburg History Museum

What could a Union officer have done in 1861 to become the most hated man in Clarksburg?. The Clarksburg History Museum invites the public to discover the story behind that question during The Most Hated Man in Clarksburg, a guided Civil War history tour offered on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Clarksburg, WV · 1d

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Mountaineers capture second ranked win of the season for second time in program history

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University volleyball team (12-10, 5-7 Big 12) matched its single-season program record for ranked wins with a four-set victory over No. 25 Colorado on Sunday afternoon at Hope Coliseum, taking down the Buffaloes, 3-1, by set scores of 25-23, 23-25, 25-17 and 25-11. The win marked WVU’s second ranked victory of the season, following its win over No. 9 Arizona State on Sept. 25. West Virginia is now 2-1 this season against ranked opponents at home.

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WVU offers $30 football tickets and $5 basketball and wrestling deals

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia fans have a new opportunity to buy discounted tickets for the final two home football games and upcoming basketball and wrestling events. The Mountaineer Ticket Office announced the holiday promotion Tuesday, November 10, with $30 football tickets and the listed winter events priced at $5 before additional fees.

Morgantown, WV · 22h

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Multiple West Virginia counties report 911 connection issues

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — T-Mobile customers in Monongalia, Harrison and Taylor counties may experience issues when trying to reach 911, according to local emergency officials. The Monongalia County Emergency Management Agency posted on Facebook Tuesday morning, stating that T-Mobile is experiencing “wireless issues” when calling 911. The post also...

Monongalia County, WV · 1d

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WVU Climbs in New ESPN Bracketology Projection Following 2-0 Start

Now is the time to buy stock in the Mountaineers.

Morgantown, WV · 7h

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City of Morgantown to pause rollout of new LED streetlights amidst resident concerns

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A rollout of LED streetlights within the City of Morgantown will be paused amidst resident concerns over light intruding into homes at night. Morgantown City Manager Jamie Miller announced towards the end of the Morgantown City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday that the current LED light replacements have been put on pause as city officials discuss alternatives with FirstEnergy affiliate Mon Power as part of the ongoing bulb replacement plan. The pause was made in response to numerous concerns expressed by First Ward residents that carried over into the public portion of Tuesday’s meeting.

Morgantown, WV · 17h

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I-79 Southbound On-Ramp in Harrison County to be Closed for Several Days for Paving; Delays Expected

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE. There will be a road closure on WV 58, on the Interstate 79 southbound on-ramp, nightly, from 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2026, until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for paving. Nighttime operations only. Detour as follows: WV 58...

Harrison County, WV · 2d

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MAILBAG: Mike Hawkins' Future, Tampering, Social Media Meltdown, Alley Outlook + More

Answering this week's questions from Mountaineer fans.

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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WVU's Future Got a Whole Lot Brighter After TaRon Francis' Breakout Game

The Mountaineers have a talented young receiver who might have just proven he's ready to make a big impact now.

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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No. 1 West Virginia vs. No. 5 Coastal Carolina: Game time, TV/stream info, more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Top seeded West Virginia men’s soccer hosts Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Tournament semifinals on Wednesday evening. No. 1 West Virginia vs. No. 5 Coastal Carolina game information No. 1 West Virginia vs. No. 5 Coastal Carolina matchup preview The Mountaineers cruised past Georgia Southern 4-0 in the quarterfinal round on […]

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Roster Retention Progress at WVU, Plus the Latest on Mike Hawkins Jr. and Cam Cook

There are still games to win in 2026, but securing players for 2027 & beyond has already begun.

Morgantown, WV · 23h

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New anti-fraud task force created in West Virginia

Officials hope that the task force can help people see that they have help if they do fall victim to being scammed. If you want more information on what to do if you have been scammed, you can visit the FBI's website.

West Virginia · 20h

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Big 12 to axe football championship game amid CFP expansion

On Monday, the College Football Playoff Committee announced that 2027 will be the start of a 24-team format for the College Football Playoff, allowing double the amount of teams to be eligible for postseason contention.

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WVU’s Skylar Forbes named to Big 12 Starting Five

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Following a standout three-game stretch to open the 2026-27 season, Skylar Forbes of West Virginia Women’s Basketball has been named to the Big 12 Starting Five, the conference announced Monday. Forbes averaged 19.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 44.7% from the floor, 40.0% from 3-point range and […]

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West Virginia football secures first official returner for 2027 season

Rich Rodriguez's staff has been working on locking down current players for next season, and we got our first name on Tuesday.

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American Discovery 250 Relay reaches West Virginia

The relay, which spans from "sea to shining sea" began in Point Reyes, California, on July 1st. Hikers, walkers, equestrians and cyclists have continued traveling the trail for the past four months.

West Union, WV · 1d

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From West Virginia to national stages: Meet an 11-year-old piano prodigy

Evan Wu, an 11-year-old pianist, has been playing piano for more than half of his life. Through his music-filled journey, he has played alongside professional musicians, performed around the globe and won awards for his performance and composition skills.

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Bridgeport Football Makes Up Gap in Final Power Rankings of Regular Season

The Bridgeport Indians are still No. 2 in the latest MetroNews power rankings for high school football, but the gap between the Tribe and the Herbert Hoover Huskies is tiny heading into the postseason is tiny. The Tribe received 187 points and 8 first-place votes after a bye in Week...

Bridgeport, WV · 2d

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