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Kanagy continues journey with West Virginia Black Bears
Submitted photo Black Bears’ right-handed pitcher Daniel Kanagy allowed no runs in his team debut on Sunday against Williamsport. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Daniel Kanagy’s journey to minor league baseball has many story lines to pick from. Much like...

Betting big on program legends: Why West Virginia, UCF called on Rich Rodriguez, Scott Frost to recreate magic
FRISCO, Texas -- Eighteen years ago, Rich Rodriguez decided to leave West Virginia for Michigan. It was a decision that sent shockwaves across the state as the native son left a program on the doorstep of national championship contention. Three...

Capito anticipates disaster declaration soon for West Virginia counties hit by flooding
Sen. Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., questions witness Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during a Senate Committee on Appropriations subcommittee hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the...

The East Coast's Best Place To Retire Is Officially This Underrated Town
Known for its natural beauty, diverse culture, and rich history, Pennsylvania is one of the most visited states in America. It is not only home to some well-known American cities such as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but also to many charming small...

West Virginia’s College Football 26 entrance and uniforms revealed
EA Sports College Football 26 is almost here, and fans just got a new look at the game thanks to videos showing stadium entrances and uniform combinations for every team, including West Virginia. Two new videos from the EA Creator Network show...

Local lake named one of the 26 best in the U.S. for swimming in this summer
CHARLEVOIX, MI - One of Michigan’s largest inland lakes has been named among 25 other lakes in the country as the best for swimming. Lake Charlevoix is on the Reader’s Digest list, in no particular order, of 26 Best Lakes For Swimming in the U.S....
West Virginia Mountaineers Focus on Improving Pass Rush Ahead of Season
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...

Tre Mitchell will play for West Virginia’s TBT team — not La Familia
Fun news out of Morgantown means sad news out of Lexington, unfortunately, as Tre Mitchell will be suiting up — but not for Kentucky’s alumni squad, La Familia. Instead, the former Wildcat who wrapped up his eligibility in blue and white will be...

Rodriguez’s return as coach at West Virginia is homecoming, too
FRISCO, Texas -- Rich Rodriguez has more gray around the temples than the last time he was at West Virginia, nearly 20 years ago when he bolted for Michigan as one of the hottest coaching prospects in college football. Two more head coaching stops...

Gov. Morrisey celebrates new Breeze Airways connections at West Virginia International Yeager Airport
NEW FLIGHTS – Pictured from left are Breeze Airways Chief Guest Officer Fiona Kiesel, Kanawha County Commissioner Natalie Tennant, Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler,...

Rodriguez’s return as West Virginia coach is a homecoming, too
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez speaks during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. By Schuyler Dixon AP Sports Writer FRISCO, Texas — Rich Rodriguez has more gray around the temples than the...

Rich Rodriguez’s smooth transition to West Virginia
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez listens to a question during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day Wednesday in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Rich Rodriguez admits his return to West Virginia to coach the Mountaineers...

Rodriguez's return as coach at West Virginia is a homecoming, too
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Rich Rodriguez has more gray around the temples than the last time he was at West Virginia, nearly 20 years ago when he bolted for Michigan as one of the hottest coaching prospects in college football. Two more head coaching...

Kevin Stefanski Decides Roster Move as Shedeur Sanders Gets Bad News at Browns Training Camp
As the training camp opened in Berea, the air was thick with anticipation and unease. For the Browns, it’s a summer of second chances and sharp pivots, where every practice snap doubles as a reference to last year’s failures. Against this stormy...

Top Kansas 3B Colton Sims flips commitment to West Virginia baseball
West Virginia has picked up a significant addition to the 2025 class with the commitment of Colton Sims, a standout third baseman from Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, Kansas. Sims, who is 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, is ranked by...

Police searching for man last seen at West Virginia hotel
CROSS LANES, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man who was last seen in the Cross Lanes area. According to Deputy K.B. Nikocevic, 56-year-old Eric Macon, a resident of...

Top 10 states that are worse than NJ for retirement in 2025
When you think of New Jersey, what's something that typically comes to mind. If you automatically went to affordability, then you're not alone. Despite everything New Jersey has to offer, affordability is not one of them. Which is why it might be...

CDC: West Virginia sees largest reduction in OD deaths in nation
PRINCETON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that West Virginia has recorded the largest reduction in overdose deaths in the nation, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). West...

Hardesty back as West Virginia Board of Education president
Outgoing West Virginia Board of Education president Nancy White hands over her gavel following Wednesday’s monthly board meeting to Paul Hardesty, who will once again serve as state board president. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Department...

Former BHS Standout, Current Fairmont State Coach, on Sidelines Looking to Help Best Virginia Get Title
By GREG CAREY MetroNews Editor's Note: Photo by Greg Carey, and link to the rest of a detailed story below. Donald Kummer has plenty of perspective as it pertains to basketball. How could he not? The following season, Joe Mazzulla replaced Calhoun...