West Virginia

Best Virginia Finalizes Roster Ahead of 2025 TBT in Charleston

Published

9 months ago

July 16, 2025

Best Virginia Finalizes Roster Ahead of 2025 TBT in Charleston

This weekend, we’ll have basketball back in our lives in the Mountain State for a little bit as the WVU alumni, Best Virginia, look to make a deep run in The Basketball Tournament.

Over the years, Best Virginia’s roster has changed quite a bit. Some former Mountaineers may be unable to play in TBT due to their contracts overseas, while some just need the time to recover. And of course, no players in the NBA are allowed, including those on deals such as Erik Stevenson, who is with the Miami Heat for Summer League. Stevenson planned to play for Best Virginia before the opportunity with the Heat arose.

This year’s edition of the team has a handful of non-WVU alums and also features a pair of new former Mountaineers, who just wrapped their playing days in Morgantown.

Best Virginia roster positional breakdown

Guards – Kedrian Johnson, Jarrod West (Marshall/Louisville, James Reese V (North Texas/South Carolina)

Wings – Wesley Harris, Toby Okani, Isaiah Sanders (Fairmont State)

Forwards – John Flowers, Tre Mitchell, Will Vorhees (Notre Dame College), JD Weatherspoon (Toledo)

Centers – Eduardo Andre

Coaching staff

Head coach – Jarrod West

Assistant coach – Ronald Everhart

Assistant coach – Donald Kummer

GM – Gregory Richardson

Best Virginia will face DuBois Dream on Friday, July 18th at 8 p.m. ET at the Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia.

West Virginia

Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

Published

12 hours ago

March 29, 2026

Press Room

Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

Thousands of people attended the second annual Rhododendron Roll event at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia on March 28, 2026, featuring an Easter egg hunt, entertainment activities, and a speech by Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

Source link

West Virginia

No Kings protests draw crowds nationwide, including in Wheeling, West Virginia

Published

24 hours ago

March 28, 2026

Press Room

No Kings protests draw crowds nationwide, including in Wheeling, West Virginia

OHIO COUNTY, WV — Protesters lined Kruger Street and National Road in Wheeling on Saturday as part of “No Kings” demonstrations held across the country.

People were already packed along the streets before the protest began at 11:30 as participants cited rising gas prices and the controversial Iran war. Protesters chanted and voiced their opinions during the event.

Teddie Grogan said the group gathered to push back against what they see as undemocratic leadership and unnecessary conflict. “We’re here today to protest the fact that we want our country we want it run as a democracy we don’t want wars that are somebodys choice and not a necessity,” Grogan said.

Former U.S. military member Cody Cumpston also criticized the current administration and said he is frustrated by the cost of living and the direction of the country. “I’m here today because of the current administration we’re in a new war we didn’t need to be in prices are still skyrocketing I’m just tired of it I feel like they’ve forgotten all about us and they keep forgetting about us,” Cumpston said.

Another protester, April Pascoli, said she believes many people are not aware of what the administration is doing internationally and at home. “If I don’t go to work one day and I ask people do you know what’s happening in this country? And somebody says, we’re at war right now? Really? People my age don’t even know that we have troops on the ground, that they are bombing. Bombing our bases in the middle east. Do you know that, do you realize that?” Pascoli said.

Source link

West Virginia

Morrisey: Growth of Alcon in Cabell County is evidence of good times ahead for WV

Published

1 day ago

March 28, 2026

Press Room

Morrisey: Growth of Alcon in Cabell County is evidence of good times ahead for WV

Alcon, an eye care device company focusing on surgical equipment and vision care products, in Lesage, Cabell County, West Virginia, announced on March 26, 2026, it is investing $81 million for a facility expansion, creating high-tech jobs and a new product. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey attended the event to announce the investment along with other private investments made between October 2025 and March 2026.

Source link