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Did Y’all Know There Are 2 Predominantly White HBCUs In West Virginia? Read That Again

Black America Web · July 9, 2025

Source: fotoguy22 / Getty Did y’all know there are at least two historically Black colleges in America (West Virginia to be specific) that are predominantly white? Now, you probably read the above sentence and said to yourself: “Nah, that can’t be...

West Virginia Mountaineers Focus on Improving Pass Rush Ahead of Season

BVM Sports · July 6, 2025

West Virginia is prioritizing the development of its pass rush after losing key edge rushers Tyrin Bradley and Ty French to graduation. The team has focused on acquiring new talent, notably Texas San Antonio transfer Jimmori Robinson, who was the...

Will Wren Baker Remain At West Virginia University?

The Intelligencer - West Virginia ·

West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker answers questions during a news conference, June 26, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten, File) MORGANTOWN – Brett Yormark runs the Big 12 in his role as commissioner, so you would hardly...

Manoah struggles in first rehab start after UCL surgery

TSN · July 14, 2025

Alek Manoah's return to action ended after five batters on Monday. The Toronto Blue Jays righty made his return from Tommy John surgery with the Florida Complex League Blue Jays against the Detroit Tigers' FCL affiliate. Manoah, 27, went a third...

One More Round of Storm Chances Tonight; Dry & Less Humid Start to the Workweek

WDTV 5 - West Virginia · July 21, 2025

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A cold front began approaching NCWV on Sunday, igniting rain and storm activity ahead of it. This area of rain began moving into our region from the west around 5 PM. Early Sunday morning, short-range model guidance began...

‘Wings Etc. Grill & Pub’ to open second location in West Virginia

Lootpress - West Virginia · July 9, 2025

ST. MARYS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is set to open its newest franchise location in St. Marys on Monday, July 15, with a grand opening celebration that includes a special offer: the first 50 dine-in guests will receive free wings...

Mary Lou Retton Tells Police 'I'm West Virginia's First Daughter' in DUI Video

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Mary Lou Retton was arrested in May on a DUI charge Bodycam footage appears to show the five-time Olympic Champion gymnast telling police officers she was “West Virginia’s first daughter” The footage was released on Tuesday, July 8...

Mary Lou Retton says she’s ‘West Virginia’s first daughter’ in bodycam video from arrest

New York Daily News · July 9, 2025

Newly released bodycam footage of Mary Lou Retton’s recent DUI arrest shows the five-time Olympic medalist attempting to use her star status to avoid being detained, at one point telling police that she’s “West Virginia’s first daughter.” Retton,...

Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton arrested for DUI in West Virginia — fails Sobriety Test and refuses breathalyzer

The Economic Times · July 8, 2025

Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gold medalist gymnast from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, was arrested for DUI in West Virginia on May 17, 2024. She was pulled over in her Porsche outside an AutoZone parking lot after police saw her acting suspiciously,...

Big, Beautiful Bill expected to have $6B impact on West Virginia hospitals

WCHS - West Virginia ·

FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Big, Beautiful Bill is expected to impact West Virginia’s hospitals with Medicaid-related cuts costing billions of dollars over the next decade. Protests have targeted state leaders, including senator Shelley...

Alan Thompson, CBS Chicago writer and producer, dies at 63

CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois ·

Alan Thompson, a CBS Chicago newswriter and producer and a beloved colleague, has died. Thompson died Sunday, July 20, after a year's battle with esophageal cancer. He was 63. Alan Thompson Family Photo Thompson was born April 19, 1962, in Kansas...

Mary Lou Retton Told Cops 'I'm West Virginia's 1st Daughter,' Arrest Video Shows

TMZ · July 8, 2025

Published July 8, 2025 1:30 PM PDT | Updated July 8, 2025 2:00 PM PDT FAILING THE TESTS Newly released police video shows Mary Lou Retton flaunted her celebrity status during her arrest earlier this year ... at one point yelling to officers, "I'm...

Just for kicks: McIntyre set to lead first girls soccer team at Buffalo High School

MetroNews - West Virginia · July 8, 2025

Lloyd McIntyre has spent more than two decades involved in the youth soccer scene in Southern West Virginia. As President of the Shawnee Soccer Recreational Academy (SSRA), McIntyre runs a non-profit program that describes its mission as focused...

Breeze Airways expands service in West Virginia with new Charleston route

West Virginia Explorer · July 8, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Breeze Airways is soaring to new heights in central West Virginia, unveiling plans to open five new non-stop flights through Charleston, West Virginia, over the next two years. Advertisement The fast-growing, low-cost carrier...

Olympic legend's tearful mugshot surfaces after DUI arrest in West Virginia

Fox News ·

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The mugshot of former U.S. Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was released Tuesday, months after...

Southern West Virginia Health System celebrates 50 years

WSAZ - West Virginia · July 8, 2025

HAMLIN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Southern West Virginia Health System (SWVHS) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 24 after opening its doors in 1975. Initially starting as Lincoln Primary Care Center in Hamlin, the purpose of the center was to...

Hospice of Southern West Virginia and Brian’s Safehouse invites the community to Revved Up Regardless concert on July 12

WOAY 4 - West Virginia · July 8, 2025

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Hospice of Southern West Virginia and Brian’s Safehouse’s annual Friends of Charity Auto Fair will be taking a hiatus this year. However, event organizers are revved up regardless and have a plan to keep the good times rolling...

Supreme Court to Hear Trans Sports Bans from West Virginia, Idaho

Hotspots Magazine - Florida · July 8, 2025

One week after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors, the Court announced it will take on two more critical cases in its next term—this time, over transgender students’ rights in school sports....

New West Virginia law creates a state Dementia Services Director

WCHS - West Virginia ·

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — At the end of the week, a new law will go into effect that will allow the state to hire a full-time Dementia Services Director. Delegate Walter Hall, R-Kanawha, was the lead sponsor of the bill to create this position....

Mary Lou Retton Arrested for DUI in West Virginia

Times News Global · July 8, 2025

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Former Olympic gymnastics star Mary Lou Retton was arrested in May for driving under the influence after police discovered her in the driver’s seat of her Porsche with a bottle of wine. The police pulled over Retton, who is now...