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UNC football vs. West Virginia in Duke’s Mayo Bowl: Score prediction, scouting report
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UNC football started the 2023 season with a statement win against South Carolina in Charlotte.
The Tar Heels (8-4) will end the year against West Virginia (8-4) in Charlotte on Wednesday, Dec. 27 (5:30 p.m., ESPN), aiming to salvage their season with another positive experience at Bank of America Stadium.
It’ll be the third meeting between UNC and the Mountaineers. Both of the previous games were in the postseason, with the Heels winning the 1996 Gator Bowl and West Virginia earning a win in Charlotte in 2008.
Here are some other things to know and a score prediction for the latest meeting between the Tar Heels and Mountaineers.
UNC football turns to Conner Harrell at QB
In mid-December, UNC announced that at least nine Tar Heels won’t be playing in the bowl game. That group includes quarterback Drake Maye, who announced his plans to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.
That sets up redshirt freshman Conner Harrell to be the Tar Heels’ starter against West Virginia. Harrell appeared in three games, most notably in the second half of UNC’s 59-7 win against FCS program Campbell. In relief of Maye, Harrell went 4-for-4 with 71 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 61 yards and a TD.
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All about UNC running back Omarion Hampton
Despite a lackluster finish in the regular season, it wasn’t all bad for the Tar Heels. Sophomore running back Omarion Hampton emerged as a star and All-American as one of the ACC’s premier players. Hampton is fourth among FBS backs in rushing yards (1,442) and yards per game (120.2). He also has 15 touchdowns. If UNC is going to end its bowl skid, Hampton has to be great against the Mountaineers.
Quarterback Garrett Greene powers West Virginia’s potent rushing attack
With 2,812 rushing yards, West Virginia has the top rushing offense among Power Five programs. The Mountaineers were the only group in the Big 12 to finish with more than 2,000 rushing yards in league games.
Dual-threat quarterback Garrett Greene leads the nation’s signal-callers with 13 rushing touchdowns. With top running back CJ Donaldson set to miss the game, Greene’s production will be even more important. Greene had multiple touchdowns in the final eight games of the regular season.
UNC vs. West Virginia score prediction
West Virginia 33, UNC 26: The Tar Heels have lost three bowl games in a row. For a group that started the season 6-0 and lost four of its last six, it’s hard to imagine UNC turning things around with key starters not suiting up. West Virginia’s run game will be the difference.
Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at rbaxley@fayobserver.com or @RoddBaxley on Twitter.
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Progress continues on West Virginia’s first stargazing cabins
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BRUCETON MILLS, WV (WVNS) — Progress continues to be made on the first stargazing cabins in the Mountain State.
The stargazing cabins will be located at Coopers Rock State Forest and are estimated to open in fall 2024. Reservations for the cabins will begin to be accepted on August 1, 2024. Governor Justice visited Coopers Rock State Forest on Monday, June 24, 2024 to check on the progress on the cabins.
This is another exciting day for West Virginia with the addition of these incredible cabins. Coopers Rock State Forest is a gem within our state park system, and as we continue to draw visitors from around the world, it’s important that we maintain and enhance its amazing condition and reputation. This stunning park is among our most frequently visited, and the projects we’re working on here will further put this forest on the map.
Governor Jim Justice
The stargazing cabins are part of more than $200 million in improvements made to the West Virginia parks system under the leadership of Governor Justice.
There will be five A-frame stargazing cabins that will be found by the main ridge between Raven Rock and the main overlook, and there are plans to add seven more cabins in spring 2025.
The cabins will be set up to give guests a chance for unique stargazing opportunities using the telescopes in the cabins to look at some of the darkest skies on the East Coast.
It’s amazing to see these improvements coming to fruition at Coopers Rock State Forest. Gov. Justice has brought the West Virginia State Parks system to much higher levels with his vision and guidance. I’m looking forward to all of the new and returning visitors who will come to stay in the newly constructed cabins and at the campground once they’re ready.
Brett McMillion | Division of Natural Resources Director
Investments were made at 36 parks, nine forests and three rail trails throughout the Mountain State. Cacapon Resort State Park’s new lodge, creating two new state parks, new recreational facilities, hundreds of new campsites built or upgraded, systemwide infrastructure upgrades, and renovations at every lodge and cabin in the system will be included in the projects.
Since the investments were made, revenue grew significantly and visitation increased, which will allow for reinvestment in public lands in West Virginia.
We continue to see folks interested in unique lodging, and I’m thrilled to see our state’s first stargazing cabins nearing completion. The more than $200 million in improvements at our state parks system are paying dividends. A visit to any of our parks will show the incredible quality of our facilities and the popularity of our public lands. Our state parks system is a true gem, and we are forever grateful to the Governor for his continued commitment to ensuring our facilities the very best.
Chelsea Ruby | West Virginia Tourism Secretary of Tourism
More than $15 million in investments were made at Coopers Rock State Forest. Some of the improvements include the stargazing cabins, major water and wastewater treatment improvements, a new laundry and firewood facility, and a modern 25-site RV campground.
The contracts in the investments were awarded to companies and firms in West Virginia. The first five stargazing cabins and new campground to Wolfes Excavating in Clarksburg, the next seven cabins will be built by Zetti Contracting LLC in Morgantown, ZMM did the architectural work, and CEC completed the engineering.
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WVSP release tattoo images in death investigation
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LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia State Police have released images of tattoos on a woman’s body found earlier this week in Lincoln County — all in hope of someone being able to identify her.
On Monday, troopers found the woman’s body in a wooded area off of Taunton Drive in the Harts community of Lincoln County.
WVSP say the woman died from a single gunshot wound.
The tattoos were on the woman’s left and right calves. If you recognize the tattoos and might know who they belong to, you’re asked to contact state police or your local 911 agency.
Death investigation underway after body found in wooded area
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Pair of Texas men charged in shooting death of West Virginia woman – WV MetroNews
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Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County, TX – Two men have been charged in connection to the shooting death of a West Virginia woman.
46-year-old Christopher Crum and 65-year-old Robin Crum of Livingston, Texas, were both charged with murder on Friday for the June 15th murder of 38-year-old Jillian Rasnick.
Rasnick was found dead of a gunshot wound in Polk County, Texas, according to a Polk County Sheriff’s office release.
Officers believe there was a verbal altercation between the Crums and Rasnick which led to the shooting.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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