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Mobile ID app coming to West Virginia

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11 months ago

December 16, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia has launched a mobile ID program allowing people living in the state to have access to digital versions of their drivers license or ID.

Everett Frazier, commissioner of the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), said, “The benefit is everyone carries one of these. Not everybody, people forget their wallet. We are going to still issue the little plastic drivers license that everybody is accustomed to.”

Frazier says this app does not eliminate the need for the physical ID.

“I’m sure this will one day catch on and it will be the only thing you need, but for now you are still going to need the little plastic card.”

The mobile ID pilot program began on Dec. 10 and is progressing smoothly.

“Within, I would say a few months, it should be available to the great citizens of West Virginia,” Frazier said.

With the app, residents can store and manage their ID credentials on their cell phones.

“We’ve already tested it with TSA. It works. So at airports, it’s the future and we are just preparing for the future,” Frazier said.

After the piloting phase, the mobile ID app will be available to everyone in late December.

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Houston vs. West Virginia football odds and betting trends | 11/1/2025

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October 30, 2025

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Houston vs. West Virginia football odds and betting trends | 11/1/2025

The No. 22 Houston Cougars (7-1) host a Big 12 clash against the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-6) on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at TDECU Stadium.

The Cougars head into the matchup after winning 24-16 over the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last outing on Oct. 25. Last time out, the Mountaineers lost 23-17 to the TCU Horned Frogs.

Conner Weigman had 201 yards on 17-of-22 passing (77.3%) for the Cougars in that matchup against the Sun Devils, with one touchdown and no interceptions. He also added 21 carries for 111 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Dean Connors totaled 48 rushing yards on 20 carries (2.4 yards per carry). He also had two catches for 17 yards. Tanner Koziol had 100 yards on seven catches (14.3 per reception) with one touchdown in that game.

Scotty Fox Jr. threw for 301 yards for the Mountaineers against the Horned Frogs, going 28-for-41 (68.3%) with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Diore Hubbard put together a 14-carry, 32-yard game (2.3 yards per attempt), while also adding three receptions for 32 yards . Cam Vaughn caught six passes for 85 yards (14.2 yards per catch).

The Cougars are favorites by double-digits (13.5 points) over the Mountaineers. The total is set at 49.5 points.

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Houston vs. West Virginia odds and lines

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Spread favorite: Houston (-13.5)
Moneyline: Houston (-552), West Virginia (+405)
Total: 49.5 points

Houston betting splits

Houston’s record against the spread is 6-2-0.
Houston has yet to lose ATS (3-0) as a 13.5-point favorite or greater this year.
Houston has played eight games this year, and five of them have gone over the total.

West Virginia betting splits

West Virginia is 4-4-0 against the spread this season.
As a 13.5-point underdog or greater, West Virginia has two wins ATS (2-1).
West Virginia has seen three of its eight games hit the over.

Houston leaders

Weigman: 1,581 PASS YDS / 197.6 YPG / 63.7% / 12 TD / 2 INT / 86 CAR / 357 RUSH YDS / 8 TD
Connors: 135 CAR / 586 YDS / 73.3 YPG / 4 TD / 18 REC / 130 YDS / 16.3 YPG / 1 TD
Amare Thomas: 30 REC / 535 YDS / 66.9 YPG / 4 TD
Koziol: 43 REC / 450 YDS / 56.3 YPG / 4 TD
Stephon Johnson Jr.: 13 REC / 275 YDS / 45.8 YPG / 2 TD
Eddie Walls III: 17 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Jalen Garner: 38 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Wrook Brown: 21 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD

West Virginia leaders

Nicco Marchiol: 720 PASS YDS / 180.0 YPG / 67.3% / 2 TD / 2 INT / 40 CAR / 56 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
Khalil Wilkins: 54 CAR / 243 YDS / 48.6 YPG / 2 TD
Hubbard: 49 CAR / 156 YDS / 31.2 YPG / 3 TD / 7 REC / 54 YDS / 18.0 YPG / 0 TD
Vaughn: 27 REC / 419 YDS / 52.4 YPG / 3 TD
Rodney Gallagher III: 20 REC / 159 YDS / 22.7 YPG / 0 TD
Grayson Barnes: 16 REC / 157 YDS / 22.4 YPG / 2 TD
Chase Wilson: 32 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK / 2 INT / 2 PD
Fred Perry: 48 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Wilson: 32 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK / 2 INT / 2 PD

Houston vs. West Virginia game time, local, how to watch

Game date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Game time: 12 p.m. ET
Location: Houston, Texas
Venue: TDECU Stadium
TV channel: Fox Sports 1
Live stream: Watch on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Morrisey commits up to $13M in state funds to fill SNAP void; WV Guard to distribute

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October 29, 2025

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Morrisey commits up to M in state funds to fill SNAP void; WV Guard to distribute

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, on Oct. 28, 2025, challenged West Virginia citizens to donate money to a new fund — which the state will match to the tune of up to $13 million — to buy and distribute food to food banks and pantries across the state as federal SNAP benefits (commonly known as food stamps) are set to expire on Nov. 1, 2025, as the federal government remains shut down. Morrisey also said he would call up to 200 West Virginia National Guard personnel to active duty to aid in the distribution of the food. Morrisey said the temporary end of SNAP program funding left 270,000 West Virginians depending on food stamps and other nutrition programs “caught in the crossfire” in the Congressional war of wills that led to the shutdown, which the Republican governor blamed on Democrats.

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Between The Eers: How Many Wins Will West Virginia Hoops Get This Season?

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October 28, 2025

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Between The Eers: How Many Wins Will West Virginia Hoops Get This Season?

On Sunday, West Virginia did exactly what it was supposed to do against an inferior opponent, with all due respect to Wheeling, cruising to an 80-54 victory in an exhibition. Now, it’s time to turn the page and focus on the season-opener, which is slated to tip off exactly one week from today against Mount St. Mary’s.

On today’s episode of Between The Eers I discuss…

Harlan Obioha was really impressive, even if he had a clear advantage in the paint. He moves extremely well for a guy that’s 7-foot and 260+ pounds, and seeing him even stretch out to defend on the perimeter was a surprising sight. Treysen Eaglestaff and Honor Huff had a rough night shooting the basketball, but it’s nothing to be concerned about. Those two have made shots their entire lives, and one off night is not an indication of how they’ll shoot it the rest of the season.

Anytime you flip an entire roster, all possibilities are on the table. I’m going with a rather conservative prediction because there are just too many unknowns, although I really do like the makeup of the roster. They have more scoring options than we saw last year, and with Ross Hodge having a defensive background, they should be able to play well enough on that end of the floor to be a team fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

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