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2027 OL Carter Jones ready for West Virginia visit

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1 year ago

March 4, 2025

2027 OL Carter Jones ready for West Virginia visit

Poquoson (Va.) 2027 offensive tackle Carter Jones is planning a series of visits in the coming weeks beginning with a trip to West Virginia.

Jones, 6-foot-6, 280-pounds, is set to visit seven different schools over the next two months with the first trip scheduled to Morgantown March 8.

He then plans to head to Georgia March 15, North Carolina March 22, Clemson March 29, South Carolina April 5, Pittsburgh April 12 and finally Maryland April 19.

The Mountaineers are a program that has his attention in large part because of what he knows about the fanbase and the tradition of the program.

“West Virginia has always been one of my top schools. I love the culture and atmosphere of the program,” he said.

Jones is excited to get to campus and meet with the coaching staff in order to get a real feel for the Mountaineers and the plans that they have for him. General Manager Chuck Lillie has been the primary contact for Jones, but this trip will give him a chance to meet with more of the staff.

“I think the coaches are amazing people and are very successful in helping develop their players,” he said. “I hope to see what WVU is all about and get to experience the culture of the program.”

Jones has yet to visit any of the other schools on his list outside of Clemson, where he has been three different times, so it will be a chance for him to get to know those schools as well.

All of the programs involved with his recruitment are targeting Jones as an offensive tackle in large part because of his combination of size and athleticism. On top of that, Jones also has caught the attention of others with how he carries himself off the field.

“Coaches also like my character and my personality as a person,” he said.

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Morrisey appoints Shane Stack to House District 4 seat – WV MetroNews

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6 hours ago

July 7, 2026

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Morrisey appoints Shane Stack to House District 4 seat – WV MetroNews

Governor Patrick Morrisey (Photo/MetroNews)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed a new member of the state House of Delegates.

Shane Thomas Stack, of Triadelphia, was appointed Tuesday to represent District 4. Stack replaces former Delegate Bill Flanigan who resigned to join the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia following his election to the Division 2 seat.

“Shane Stack is an outstanding choice to represent the families and communities of the fourth district,” Morrisey said in a release. “With his deep roots in the local community, his background as a business owner, and his proven experience managing municipal finances, Shane understands what it takes to support economic growth and advocate for working West Virginians. He will serve his constituents well in Charleston.”

In Morrisey’s release, it said that Stack has a diverse background in small business ownership, municipal finance, and higher education administration. Stack currently is the owner, licensed auctioneer, and certified appraiser for Frio Stack & Associates, as well as the owner of Island Pawn & Gun.

Stack previously worked as the Town Treasurer for West Liberty.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in General Business from West Liberty University.

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Sentencing for man convicted of murdering West Virginia State Trooper; other top stories

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17 hours ago

July 7, 2026

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Sentencing for man convicted of murdering West Virginia State Trooper; other top stories

MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Sentencing is underway for Timothy Kennedy, the man convicted of murdering West Virginia State Police Trooper Cory Maynard.

Trooper Maynard was shot to death in June 2023.

The jury found Kennedy guilty on all counts: first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, first-degree disarming a law enforcement officer, and two counts of first-degree attempted murder.

Shannon Litton has has that, plus your other top stories for Tuesday, July 7th.

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11 Marshall student athletes suing NCAA over new rule – WV MetroNews

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July 7, 2026

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11 Marshall student athletes suing NCAA over new rule – WV MetroNews

Peyton Ilderton and Meredith Maier with the WNIT trophy (Photo from Bill Cornwell)

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Eleven players in various Marshall University sports are suing the NCAA over its new eligibility rule.

The student athletes are seeking an injunction in Cabell County Circuit Court over the new five years to play five seasons rule approved last month.

The lawsuit was first reported by the West Virginia Record.

The players say the new rule cuts them off because they graduated high school in 2022 and played four seasons and are now being denied a fifth season.

The lawsuit alleges the rule violated West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and the covenant of fair dealing.

The players want to play again in the 2026–27 sports year.

The players include Meredith Maier, Peyton Ilderton, Dewain “Boogie” Trotter, Bryce Blevins, Cam Harthan, Bailey Fisher, Johanna Strom, Blessing King, Paige Simpson, Ryan Holmes, Momo Diop and Hannah Wyler.

The student athletes are represented by Beckley attorney Steve New.

Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states. The NCAA has said making another change would create chaos.

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