West Virginia State Police receive influx of toy donations

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December 15, 2023

West Virginia State Police receive influx of toy donations

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Two weeks ago, we reported about West Virginia State Police asking the public to donate toys to help bring Christmas joy to children in our area.

After that story aired, WVSP said they received an influx of donations.

On Thursday, we stopped by as they started giving out toys in the West Huntington area.

Troopers say they just want to make sure everyone has a Merry Christmas this year.

It’s still not too late to donate; troopers will accept donations through Dec. 19.

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Suspects detained following drive-by shooting near Shawnee Sports Complex – WV MetroNews

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May 19, 2024

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Suspects detained following drive-by shooting near Shawnee Sports Complex – WV MetroNews

A shots fired call was reported in Institute around 3 p.m. Sunday. (WCHS-TV)

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Several people have been detained after a drive-by shooting in Kanawha County.

Deputies responded to an apartment complex in the 200 block of Smoot Avenue near the Shawnee Sports Complex in Institute after Kanawha County Metro 911 received calls around 3 p.m. Sunday that shots had been fired in the area.

Authorities said the suspects fled in an SUV. Nitro Police detained the suspects on Tyler Ridge Road near Cross Lanes.

No injuries were reported.

The West Virginia Soccer Association Open Cup is currently taking place at the complex. All activities at the complex were suspended Sunday.

West Virginia State University was also placed on lockdown; however, the lockdown has been lifted and deputies reported this was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community, according to a press release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.

Names of the suspects have not been released. An investigation continues.

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SEC Commit to Take Official Visit to West Virginia

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May 19, 2024

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SEC Commit to Take Official Visit to West Virginia

West Virginia is looking to flip the decision of 2025 defensive back Carson Lawrence (Chattanooga, TN) who is currently committed to Vanderbilt. The Mountaineers have secured an official visit with the four-star recruit while Ole Miss and Virginia Tech are also in the mix. Lawrence will be in Morgantown from May 31st-June 2nd.

“I’ve built some great relationships with the staff over there (at WVU),” Lawrence told FanNation. “I have a great connection with ShaDon Brown. He just lets me know how they love me as a player and he thinks I can be a great player for them.”

Although Lawrence is leaving his options open, he’s been committed to Vanderbilt since last June so it’s not a guarantee that he’ll eventually flip his decision. “I would just say it has to definitely feel like home with me and my family,” he responded when asked what it would take to move off of Vandy.

As a junior, Lawrence notched 40 total tackles, nine passes defended, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, two tackles for loss, and a pair of touchdowns.

He tells me that he expects to make his final decision sometime in July.

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WVSports – 2025 RB Jones adds West Virginia offer

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May 19, 2024

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WVSports – 2025 RB Jones adds West Virginia offer

2025 RB Jones Adds West Virginia Offer – WVSports

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West Virginia became the first power program to extend a scholarship offer to Portsmouth (Va.) Norcom 2025 running back Nakeem Jones during the evaluation period.

Jones, 6-foot-0, 215-pounds, found out about the news from his head coach who had met with wide receivers coach Bilal Marshall earlier that day.