The Parkersburg News and Sentinel A snowman tips his hat from a light pole in front of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Market Street early one evening recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the spirit of the season in the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art[Read More…]
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WVU president reports positive University outlook to Board of Governors as year closes
WVU Today President Michael T. Benson told members of the Board of Governors Friday (Dec. 19) the University has hit a 10-year high in applications for the next class of Mountaineers. “But it’s not enough to simply get students here,” Benson said. “We must make the necessary investments to support our students on[Read More…]
Hit the Slopes at Light the Night with West Virginia’s new interactive ski simulator
West Virginia Department of Tourism Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism is bringing a taste of the mountains to the capital city this weekend at the Dirty Birds Light the Night event. Guests visiting GoMart Ballpark today, Friday, December 19, through Sunday, December 21, will experience the unforgettable[Read More…]
BOWDEN-ERA WVU CHAMPS REUNITE: A return to ‘Almost Heaven’ 50 years later
By John AntonikWVU Today (EDITOR’S NOTE:) John Antonik is the quintessential historian for all things West Virginia University sports. He has penned five books on Mountaineer athletics, with his latest being “Almost Heaven: How Bobby Bowden’s Ten Years at West Virginia University Helped Him Become One of the Winningest Coaches[Read More…]
WVDNR reports buck firearms season harvest numbers
By Ron AllenThe Hurricane Breeze Decreased harvest of 33,775 antlered deer reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD in western counties. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced Tuesday, December 16, that hunters harvested 33,775 antlered deer during the state’s two-week buck firearm season, which ran from[Read More…]
Scammers target holiday shoppers with fake survey texts
From The Register-Herald BECKLEY — As holiday shopping ramps up, scammers are exploiting shoppers’ excitement by sending fake text messages and customer surveys that aim to steal personal information, according to the Better Business Bureau. The scam typically begins with a text message that appears to come from a well-known[Read More…]
FROM WVU TO THE WORLD CUP: Sport management alum takes the lead behind U.S. Soccer’s biggest matches
WVU Today John Terry is a name synonymous with football. For many around the world, it’s a name recognized as one of the defensive giants in Premier League and English football history. For us at West Virginia University, and for the Atlanta-based United States Soccer Federation, there is another John[Read More…]
WVU physicians urge caution as whooping cough cases continue to rise
WVU Today Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or whooping cough, so they can take precautions and seek treatment, when necessary, to avoid further spread of the infection. Since early November, the number of identified cases of whooping cough in the Mountain State has increased[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation receives grant from Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
From the West Virginia State Parks Foundation Hurricane, WV: The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to build organizational capacity and awareness of the importance of West Virginia State Parks. “This grant award enables a huge step forward in[Read More…]
