Out-of-state abortion providers gearing up for possible influx of patients from West Virginia, other states (copy)

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June 19, 2022

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Out-of-state abortion providers gearing up for possible influx of patients from West Virginia, other states (copy)

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Skydivers celebrate 4th of July

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July 5, 2024

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CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Skydivers were jumping out of planes to the sounds of an eager crowd, waiting for them to do it again. It’s just the way the West Virginia Skydivers celebrate the 4th of July.

For skydiver Todd Crawford, he said skydiving is symbolic of Independence Day.

“One of the things that we think is most important about freedom is that really kind of embodies that is the spirit of aviation and the freedom it all symbolizes,” Crawford said.

Crawford and other divers with the West Virginia Divers kick off the night by jumping out a plane, holding both the American and the West Virginia State flag.

“We absolutely love doing this, this is what we all love, I’m all about it,” Crawford said.

The night, also brought some to tears in the past since the event not only has skydivers but, one of the jumps includes the flags and the Star Spangled Banner.

“It’s pretty exceptional,” said Christy Boster. “It’s really cool when they play the national anthem and they come down with the flag. It means a lot especially being a mom to two service members, and my husband was also in the service so it’s extra special on the Fourth of July.”

Boster was at the event, watching her son and husband take to the sky and making the holiday extra special.

“It is absolutely a blast. I love it, this is my place to come. I just, think it’s laidback, but also there’s a lot of people here but, it’s very laidback. You’ll see kids running around, dancing, having a good time,” Boster said.

Kids running to candy after the plane passes over a field for kids to take part made the day special, too.

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Entry deadline approaching for State Fair of West Virginia

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July 4, 2024

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Entry Deadlines for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia are quickly approaching, with livestock due by midnight on July 6, 2024 and home, arts and garden by midnight July 12, 2024.

“Seeing the hard work exhibitors put into their entries and projects is always a highlight of the State Fair,” CEO Kelly Collins stated. “From the quilts, art, food, flowers, and vegetables in the West Virginia Building, to livestock exhibits in the barns, it is a tradition we hope to continue to grow for years to come.”

All entry information and registration can be found by visiting www.statefairofwv.com/competitions or by calling 304-645-1090. No late entries will be accepted.

The 10-day State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating 99 years on Aug. 8-17, 2024. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $16.9 million economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Join the conversation by using #sfwv2023!

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WVSports – Inside the Rankings: West Virginia Football's 2025 Recruiting Class

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July 4, 2024

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WVSports – Inside the Rankings: West Virginia Football's 2025 Recruiting Class

West Virginia has 21 commitments in the 2025 recruiting class so far and is currently ranked 20th nationally. WVSports.com takes a closer look at the recruiting rankings and how each recruit factors into the team total on Rivals.com.

How does Rivals.com come up with their point system for the rankings? We look at that as well as where the Mountaineers got to where they’ve already gotten.

First, let’s explain the process: Players are assigned a set number of points based on their Rivals.com Rating (RR). A 6.1-ranked prospect receives 150 points, a 6.0-ranked prospect receives 135, a 5.9 ranked prospect receives 120, a 5.8 ranked prospect receives 105 and so on down the line in increments of 15.

Players ranked in the Rivals250 receive bonus points depending on how high they are ranked. The No. 1 prospect in the country gets +100 bonus points. The No. 25 prospects gets +55 bonus points. The No. 166 prospects gets +19 bonus points and so on until you get to +3 bonus points at the end of the 250.

Those bonus points are added to the points they receive for their Rivals Rating.

It is important to note that only the top 20 ranked recruits for each school count in the team race. So, if a school has 25 commits, Rivals.com will only count the top 20 for ranking purposes.

Rivals Rating points for Top 20 rated commits + Rivals250 Bonus Points = Total Points

It is all explained in greater detail here – Rankings Formula.

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