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17-Year-Old West Virginia Football Recruit Killed in Indiana Shooting
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Chris Wilson Jr., a 17-year-old Yorktown High School football standout committed to West Virginia, was shot and killed inside a vehicle in Muncie, Indiana, early Monday. Police are investigating; no suspect or motive had been announced, and school officials said there was no threat to students or the school.
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Dogs Seek Homes Across Multiple State Shelters
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Shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, West Virginia and New Jersey are seeking homes for a range of puppies and adult dogs, with some needing active households or specific placements. Shelly, featured by Central PA Humane Society, has since entered a foster-to-adopt program.
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No. 8 BYU set to face Iowa State Friday
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Undefeated No. 8 BYU hosts Iowa State after the Cyclones’ explosive win over West Virginia, with dual-threat quarterback Bear Bachmeier and BYU’s home winning streak posing major challenges. The Cougars have looked uneven on offense, and coach Kalani Sitake said running back LJ Martin and linebacker Isaiah Glasker were doubtful for the game.
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October 10 College Football Games Draw Betting Picks
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Arizona is a slight favorite at West Virginia in a projected high-scoring matchup, with one preview favoring the Mountaineers at home and highlighting Arizona’s cross-country trip and a key injury. The game also marks Rich Rodriguez’s first meeting with Arizona since his 2017 departure as the Wildcats’ coach.
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 49m
Flora Scores Five Touchdowns in Cyclones’ 45-42 Win
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Iowa State beat West Virginia 45-42, powered by running back Aiden Flora’s remarkable performance: 212 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns and two touchdown passes. The former walk-on has emerged as a versatile standout under first-year coach Jimmy Rogers.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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West Virginia Upsets No. 25 Virginia 38-27
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— Sep 20, 2026
Michael Hawkins Jr. accounted for 313 yards and five touchdowns as West Virginia upset No. 25 Virginia 38-27 and improved to 3-0.
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Priya Raman
Hawkins turned the game around with his legs after a slow start through the air. Virginia never adjusted to stop the run.
Auto Technician Pay Varies Widely by State
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— Sep 29, 2026
Auto-mechanic pay varies substantially by state, from a national low of $21.19 an hour in West Virginia to $29.62 in Virginia, while low compensation is widely cited as a major cause of technician shortages. The articles distinguish mechanics’ wages from the higher hourly labor rates shops charge customers and say competitive pay is key to recruiting and retaining workers.
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Girls in Aviation events span three cities
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Girls in Aviation Day events in North Texas, West Virginia and Manila used hands-on activities, aircraft tours and conversations with women in the field to encourage girls to pursue aviation and aerospace careers. Organizers and industry leaders said early exposure and role models can help address women’s continued underrepresentation in aviation and technical roles.
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WNBA Rookie Jordan Harrison Retires After One Season
Sports
— Sep 30, 2026
Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison, 22, announced she is stepping away from basketball after her rookie WNBA season, saying she feels called to a new chapter. The undrafted former West Virginia standout appeared in 16 games, averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 assists.
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Anne Rice Return to Catholicism
Author re-embraces Christ publicly
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Rodriguez voices frustration after Oklahoma State loss
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— Sep 28, 2026
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez said poor defensive execution, inadequate adjustments and giving Oklahoma State’s quarterback too much time contributed to the loss, adding that the staff must fix the problems quickly. Frustrated by repeated questions about the defeat, he urged the team to turn its attention to Iowa State; he also said Armoni Weaver-Bomar’s availability is uncertain because of a finger injury.
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Cincinnati Hosts Miami for 129th Victory Bell at TQL Stadium
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— Sep 17, 2026
Analysts and fans are predicting outcomes for several key college football matchups, including Cincinnati favored to reclaim the Victory Bell against Miami (OH) and Virginia projected by ESPN SP+ to defeat West Virginia at Charlotte, 30-20. Separate prediction features and staff polls cover Virginia Tech vs. Maryland and a Cincinnati-Ohio rivalry game at TQL Stadium, with participants competing for prizes and bragging rights.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Raiders defense posts strong early stats with sacks and pressure rate
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— Sep 22, 2026
Early 2026 defenses across college and the NFL are winning the narrative, with West Virginia, Dallas, Las Vegas, and Pittsburgh all showcasing stronger units even as their offenses struggle or face tougher tests. Las Vegas stands out for its league-leading sacks and top-tier EPA per play due in part to a lockdown secondary, while Pittsburgh’s defense is among the league’s best even as its offense lags, and Dallas and WVU have shown meaningful improvements in coverage and overall standpoints.
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Pittsburgh's unit staying elite while the offense lags shows how much a strong defense can carry a team through tough stretches.
GOP Seizes Senate Majority After Flipping Ohio, West Virginia
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— Nov 6, 2024
The Republican Party obtained a majority in the U.S. Senate after flipping Democratic seats in Ohio and West Virginia in Tuesday’s election. The Associated Press called the Ohio and West Virginia senate races for…
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West Virginia Governor Provides Hopeful Update About Surviving National Guard Member
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— Dec 1, 2025
Republican West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Monday that West Virginia National Guard member Andrew Wolfe responded to a nurse’s request to give a thumbs up as he remained in serious condition. Wolfe, who…
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Dem AG Wanted To Defend Sky-High Carry Permit Fee. Now He’s A Defendant In The Suit
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 50m
West Virginia commemorates NASCAR's first race
Sports
— Aug 15, 2026
From West Virginia’s Ona Speedway moment in NASCAR history to Virginia’s expansive equestrian landscape, the region’s racing and outdoor sports ecosystems remain a core driver of local identity and tourism. The period also sees ongoing debates over major sports infrastructure and governance, including the Thoroughbred Championship Series, Jacksonville stadium renovations, and the Appalachian Trail experience in West Virginia.
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The Big Five
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The personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.
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West Virginia Governor Warns Unvaccinated People Are ‘Entering the Death Drawing’
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— Jun 24, 2021
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) is warning people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 that they are taking a risk with their lives. “When you turn your back and say ‘Nope I’m not doing that,’ all you’re doing is…
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West Virginia Librarian Charged With Recruiting People To Assassinate Trump
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— Jan 26, 2026
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department in West Virginia announced Sunday evening that a librarian was under arrest after she posted videos seeking to recruit assassins targeting President Donald Trump. Morgan L. Morrow…
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West Virginia Woman Arrested and Charged After Allegedly Threatening President Trump Online
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— Jan 27, 2026
A West Virginia librarian is facing serious criminal charges after authorities say she used social media to encourage the assassination of President Donald Trump, a case that is already igniting national attention over…
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Watch as Police Station Teeters on the Edge of Collapse After Sinkhole Opens Underneath it in West Virginia
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— Nov 20, 2022
As a giant sinkhole in Hinton, West Virginia, keeps growing, the literal foundations of law and order in the community could very well collapse. The Hinton Police Department’s offices are at the edge of the sinkhole…
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Reports circulated across Russian social media platforms that lab technician Darya Shipilova broke a test tube while handling a strain of the pneumonic plague — however those closest to the now-deceased researcher spoke out challenging these claims.
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Joe Manchin Points to Reason WV Was Last In Reporting Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
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— Mar 18, 2020
President Donald Trump has offered praise to West Virginia for its handling of the coronavirus, but Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has something different to say. Trump’s comments came just before West Virginia reported its…
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Boyfriend Accused of Luring Virginia Mom to Her Death With Promised Job
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— May 25, 2026
A Virginia mother who moved to West Virginia for what she believed was a fresh start is now at the center of a homicide case after investigators accused a man she had been romantically involved with of killing her and…
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Trump Announces Female National Guard Member Shot In DC Has Died
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— Nov 28, 2025
President Donald Trump announced that one of the two West Virginia National Guardsmen who was shot Wednesday in Washington, D.C., succumbed to her wounds Thursday. West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom…
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Judge Clears West Virginia Guard Deployment to D.C. Amid Trump Push
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— Nov 10, 2025
A judge on Monday cleared the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to Washington, D.C., as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to send the military into Democratic-run cities…
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Attacked Woman Wakes from 2-Year Coma, Brother Arrested After She Tells Cops What She Remembers
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— Jul 18, 2022
Investigators have made an arrest in an attack from two years ago after the victim woke from a coma. According to West Virginia’s MetroNews , Wanda Palmer was beaten inside her Cottageville, West Virginia, home in June…
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Governors Take On Power Companies Over Who Controls Your Electric Bill
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
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