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Services announced for fallen Preston County firefighter, community leader

NEWBURG, W.Va. — Funeral services for a Preston County firefighter and community leader will be held this weekend in Newburg. Clinton “JR” Wolfe, 61, was a firefighter and assistant fire chief with the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) and was killed in the line of duty Sunday. No other information has been released.

Preston County, WV · 1d

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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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This Small-Town West Virginia Movie Theater Still Charges Prices That Feel Like The 1980s

Three people reportedly caught a movie here, with popcorn, large drinks and candy, for about what one ticket costs at a bigger theater up the road. That sounds like a typo. This little West Virginia cinema sits inside a shopping mall and shows the same new releases you’d find anywhere else. The difference shows up at the ticket window and again at the snack counter.

White Hall, WV · 2d

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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.

Morgantown, WV · 3d

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Instant Reactions to West Virginia's Win Over Mercer

Here are some quick thoughts following the Mountaineers' win over the Bears

Morgantown, WV · 18h

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Rich Rodriguez Reveals WVU Football Player Retention News

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – With WVU fans constantly speculating about which players will be back as Mountaineers in 2027, Rich Rodriguez dropped some news during his weekly press conference on Tuesday. While he’s not ready to release any names or go into detail, he said the program has already agreed...

Morgantown, WV · 3d

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Beloved bear at Hovatter’s Wildlife Zoo passes away

Zoo officials went on to list some of Kato's favorite things, while his fans left their favorite photos and videos of him in the comments.

Kingwood, WV · 1d

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Community baby shower supports expecting mothers in Taylor County

New or expecting mothers and parents were invited to a free community baby shower on Thursday hosted by Taylor County Partners in Prevention.

Taylor County, WV · 21h

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Bridgeport to be Part of Seven-Figure WVDOH Project Involving Several Cities and Two Counties in 2027

As construction work by the West Virginia Division of Highways continues at full throttle, expect to see more work in 2027 that could come around the same time as the Virginia Avenue bridge replacement. In September, the WVOHD awarded a contract to Tempo Construction LLC, the low bidder on a...

Bridgeport, WV · 1d

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No. 24 WVU returns to The Greenbrier for Northwestern test

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. No. 24 West Virginia will return to Colonial Hall at The Greenbrier on Friday for a 5:30 p.m. ET matchup with Northwestern. The nationally televised game gives the unbeaten Mountaineers another early test away from Hope Coliseum and brings them back to the site of one of last season’s defining wins. The WVU schedule lists the game for CBS Sports Network.

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Area Man who Owned Businesses, Restaurants, BOE Employee, Gary Eugene Albertazzie, Passes at 70

Gary Eugene Albertazzie, 70, passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born November 19, 1955 in Morgantown to the late Earl L. Albertazzie and the late Mary Fletcher Albertazzie. Gary attended Morgantown High School where he played football for the Mohigans. Following graduation,...

Morgantown, WV · 3d

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Hometown heroes honored at Preston County Veterans Day ceremony

KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — Several hometown heroes, their families and other community leaders gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony outside the Preston County Courthouse on Wednesday. Veterans from World War II and beyond were present, each carrying their own stories and sacrifices. During the ceremony, local leaders took turns...

Preston County, WV · 1d

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Morgantown ranked among best small sports cities in the U.S.

A new ranking compiled by WalletHub combines several of its previous ones that took a look at how each U.S. city favors certain sports, including football, baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey.

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WVU’s bowl forecasts shift toward Fort Worth and Shreveport

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia’s bowl conversation has shifted after the loss at Texas Tech, with updated forecasts pointing toward Fort Worth and Shreveport. The Mountaineers remain one victory short of six wins, so every projected destination is still conditional on how they finish the regular season. In his...

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Michael Hawkins Jr. is not getting the national respect he deserves

West Virginia's starting quarterback has been one of the top players in college football this season.

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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WVU women sign three-player 2027 recruiting class

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia women’s basketball has signed a three-player 2027 recruiting class, adding two guards and a frontcourt prospect to Mark Kellogg’s future roster. Guards Chance Berry and Kayli Kellogg and forward Zya Small are set to join the Mountaineers for the 2027-28 season. BlueGoldNews reported...

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WVU Basketball Leans on Defense, Free Throw Shooting in Win Over Mercer

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A slow night on offense for WVU basketball meant the defense needed to step up for its 75-61 win over Mercer Thursday. The Mountaineers forced 16 turnovers and scored 22 points from the free throw line in the win. Sadler started the game with some excitement,...

Morgantown, WV · 18h

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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.

Morgantown, WV · 17h

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Indians Earn Runner-Up Spot at Big 10 Cheerleading Competition; Robert C. Byrd Wins League Crown

Bridgeport finished as the runner-up in the Big 10 Conference Cheerleading Championship this evening at Robert C. Byrd High School in Clarksburg. The Eagles took the top spot in the competition. Twelve teams took part in the event. The order of performance, including BHS was as follows: East Fairmont, North...

Bridgeport, WV · 3d

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