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After Impressive Debut, Cyncir Bowers Pushing for Bigger Role at West Virginia

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10 months ago

September 1, 2025

After Impressive Debut, Cyncir Bowers Pushing for Bigger Role at West Virginia

Seeing the division of labor in the backfield was something I had my eyes on in Week 1 for West Virginia. There were so many ways it could have played out beyond Jahiem White that it was truly hard to predict who would be RB2, RB3, and so forth.

Northern Iowa transfer Tye Edwards didn’t become eligible until a week before the game, and they also added Andre Devine and Tyler Jacklich midway through fall camp.

For some reason, Diore Hubbard did not suit up for the opener, so I’m sure we’ll get some clarity either tonight on the coach’s show or tomorrow afternoon during Rich Rod’s press conference.

If you had told me before the game that Hubbard would be out, I would have guessed that Ferris State transfer Kannon Katzer might have been the second guy in the game. I was dead wrong. Katzer did not get any snaps, yet Jacklich and Edwards did.

In my opinion, though, the story of the day in the room was Cyncir Bowers. The junior college product rushed for 54 yards on six carries, including an impressive 26-yard touchdown run where he put his speed on full display.

Not just because of that run, but Bowers should see more touches moving forward. He’s the fastest back on the roster and can put up some very interesting numbers, if given the opportunity.

During fall camp, former WVU running back Eugene Napoleon made a bold statement about Bowers, and through one game, I’ll say he might be on to something here.

“He is a special talent. I say that and preface that by saying he still has to respect what Jahiem White is. There’s levels to this, right? You still got to respect the productivity and the experience of Jaylan Knighton. You have to. But I’m going to tell you right now, *takes glasses off* Cyncir Bowers might be potentially as good as the other two. He might turn out to be the best of them all. I’m trying to tell you, the dude is different. He’s a difference maker.”

From what we saw in the opener against Robert Morris, he’s right. He is a difference maker. If the Mountaineers can get solid production out of him, they’ll have one of the best running back duos in the Big 12 Conference.

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Iconic country music band Alabama takes stage for West Virginia’s America 250 celebration

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8 hours ago

July 4, 2026

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Iconic country music band Alabama takes stage for West Virginia’s America 250 celebration

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Thousands descended upon the West Virginia Capitol on Friday night to hear one of the most iconic country music bands of all time.

Alabama took to the Boulevard Stage shortly before 8 p.m. and gave fans a show lasting approximately 90 minutes, despite the grueling heat that has been factor throughout America250 celebrations and the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta.

Performing songs such as “Song of the South,” “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down” and the classic “Dixieland Delight,” the two-time Grammy Award-winning band even gave West Virginians a treat by playing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” which the band said was at the request of Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

The band opened up a weekend full of performances at the Capitol. The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra will take the stage on Saturday, while the Marshall Tucker Band will perform on Sunday.

The performances are just a piece of what is going on at the Capitol, as vendors and family-friendly activities are offered all weekend. In the evenings, fireworks, light shows and drone shows will light up the night in celebration of America’s 250th.

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Additionally, a 230-foot Ferris wheel is free for visitors to ride throughout the weekend.

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America250 fireworks, events happening this weekend in North Central West Virginia

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18 hours ago

July 3, 2026

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America250 fireworks, events happening this weekend in North Central West Virginia

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Independence Day weekend is here, and communities across North Central West Virginia are celebrating with parades, festivals, and fireworks.

The events we’ve been made aware of are listed below for Friday and Saturday. If you know of an event that’s not listed, feel free to email us at news@wdtv.com.

Friday — July 3

Elkins’ Red, White & Summer Nights First Friday — Elkins — 4-9 p.m.
Fireworks on the Hill (sponsored by WDTV and the Bridgeport CVB) — Bridgeport — 9:45 p.m.
Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department — Terra Alta — 100th annual fireworks celebration at 10 p.m.
Burnsville Freedom Festival —Burnsville — parade starts at 6 p.m.

Saturday — July 4

Mountaineer Days — Thomas — Noon to dark (fireworks included)
100th Old Fashion Day in the Park — Terra Alta — 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Morgantown Municipal Band performance — Morgantown — 11 a.m., Parade 4 p.m. and fireworks at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park after dark
Elkins Fourth of July Parade — Elkins — 5 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Stonewall Resort — Roanoke — Fireworks at dark
Barbour County Fairgrounds — Philippi — fireworks at dark
Downtown Weston Street Fair — Weston — fair begins at 5 p.m. and fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
Downtown Thomas — Thomas — festival begins at 8 a.m. and fireworks at dark
Jawbone Park — Buckhannon — celebration at 5 p.m. and fireworks at dark
Palatine Park — Fairmont — fireworks at 10 p.m.
Monongah Town Hall — Monongah — fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Sagebrush Round-Up — Fairmont — country music and fireworks from 4-10 p.m.
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department — Fairview — parade starts at 10 a.m., and fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Burnsville Freedom Festival — Burnsville — event runs from 3-9 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m.