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Best Virginia Handles Herd That to Advance to the West Virginia Regional Final

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8 months ago

July 21, 2025

Best Virginia Handles Herd That to Advance to the West Virginia Regional Final

Charleston, WV – Forward Tre Mitchell put in a team-high 23 points, while guards James Reese scored 20 and Kedrian Johnson added 18 to lead Best Virginia past Herd That Sunday evening at the Charleston Coliseum 82-75.

Tre Mitchell got the Best Virginia offense going early, scoring the first five points to keep the game even before a three from Reese gave BV the lead, 10-8.

Mitchell found forward JD Weatherspoon for a ferocious dunk to cap a 7-0 run for the 22-15 advantage, but Ryan Taylor buried a three to cut the lead to four, 22-18, heading into the second quarter.

Best Virginia stretched the run to 14-0 after Mitchell hit a jumper, guard Kedrian Johnson drove the lane to draw the foul, hitting both free throws, and Mitchell stroked a corner three for an 11-point lead with 7:43 left to play in the half.

Herd That trimmed the advantage to eight, and again, Best Virginia responded. Tre Mitchell received the lay-in off the Jarrod West Jr. assist and Johnson drilled a three and a jumper to extend the lead to fourteen, 36-22.

Best Virginia extended the lead to 15, following consecutive buckets from James Reese V before taking a 13-point lead into halftime.

Tre Mitchell scored five early second half points to push the lead to 16. However, Herd That was able to keep pace in the third and dwindle the lead to 10 at the end of the third quarter.

Best Virginia’s defense held Herd That to two field goals in the fourth quarter while growing the lead to fifteen, 73-58, ahead of the ELAM Ending, which was set at 81.

The Best Virginia advantage evaporated quickly after a 7-0 run, but Johnson but an end to the run with a three and were five points away from the win.

Best Virginia grew cold from the field and a free throw from Weatherspoon, followed by a technical foul on Xavier Munford after a foul on Mitchell put BV a point away from the win.

Herd That continued to battle and cut the lead to five. Nonetheless, a pass to Mitchell in the pain for a turnaround jumper gave Best Virginia the win 82-75.

Best Virginia will take on Elite Nation Tuesday night at the Charleston Coliseum at 7:00 p.m.

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

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12 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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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.

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

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24 hours ago

March 28, 2026

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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.

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

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1 day ago

March 28, 2026

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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.

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