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West Virginia baseball earns 11-10 win, sweeps series with No. 17 UCF

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April 14, 2024

West Virginia baseball earns 11-10 win, sweeps series with No. 17 UCF

The boys are back in town — and they’re swinging for the fences.

After a road trip that saw West Virginia baseball head to Kansas last weekend and to in-state rival Marshall this past week, the Mountaineers returned home this weekend for a series with No. 17 UCF (21-12).

And with potential top draft pick JJ Wetherholt back in the lineup and seemingly fully healthy, WVU is playing their best ball yet. The Mountaineers (22-13) used their hot bats on Sunday to earn an 11-10 win in extra innings over UCF, sweeping the Knights in the weekend series.

After trailing 10-8 headed into the ninth inning, the Mountaineers evened the score with a pair of runs off walked batters. After a scoreless inning to kick off extra play, senior Reed Chumley blasted a walk-off home-run in the eleventh inning to secure the win.

DRIVE HOME SAFELY!!#HailWV | @ChumleyReed pic.twitter.com/s7JkcUbXYR
— WVU Baseball (@WVUBaseball) April 14, 2024

Chumley’s home-run was one of three for WVU on the afternoon — Wetherholt and junior Kyle West also added one apiece. The Mountaineers caught fire at the plate for 12 total hits during the game, with a quartet of batters recording multiple hits and eight different WVU batters tasting at least one hit.

On the mound, WVU sophomore Gavin Van Kempen improved his personal win-loss record to 6-1 this season. He earned the win tossing 3.2 hitless innings as the closer, striking out four Knights in the process. Graduate student Hambleton Oliver also stood out with a solid performance, pacing the Mountaineers with five strikeouts in 3.2 scoreless innings.

The sweep over a ranked opponent marks a signature series win for WVU after a hot-and-cold start to the season. In the past two series’ and last week’s midweek contest since Wetherholt returned, the team boasts a 6-1 record. The Mountaineers will return to Kendrick Family Ballpark in Morgantown for the next game on Tuesday, as they host rival Pittsburgh in the Backyard Brawl. First pitch is set for 6:30 pm.

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

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March 29, 2026

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) – The West Virginia Mountain Bike Association kicked off its cross country series Sunday with the Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi.

The event had options for all skill levels. Bikers had the choice to race 6 miles, 14 miles, or 19 miles.

Each race had a mix of straight track biking, and twisting and climbing through the woods. Bikers of all ages could participate, and each age group had its own race and results.

“I really do think that trails build community, and if you can get outdoor activity where people can come out and hike and bike,” said George Finly, a mountain biker and trail volunteer. “This is as much as a hiking trail as it is a biking trail. It’s right along the river, which is beautiful. Eagles were flying back and forth yesterday, and today is great because we’ve got a lot of kids out here.”

The next WVMBA cross country mountain bike race will be April 19 in Buckhannon.

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

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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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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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