West Virginia
‘Without a donor, I probably wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you right now.’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – What looks like two words on a license to most people, means a second chance at life to Tabitha Adkins.
“Without a donor, I probably wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you right now,” said Tabitha Adkins, an organ donor recipient.
After receiving the call that saved her life one year ago, Adkins spends West Virginia Donor Day sharing the importance of organ donations.
“There’s over 500 individuals in the state of West Virginia waiting for that life-changing phone call, and everybody out here can be the potential to be a hero,” Adkins said.
More than 100,000 U.S. residents are on the transplant list and more than 500 of those waiting are West Virginia residents, but only 36% of West Virginians are registered organ donors.
The Center of Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) is a non-profit organization serving Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Traveling all over the state, CORE talks about organ donation and helps people register to be an organ donor. CORE says their mission is to “save and heal lives through donation.”
Twelve hospitals and eight DMVs in West Virginia have tables with information about organ donation and ways to register as an organ donor setup.
Craig Powers volunteers for CORE because organ donation hits home for him. Twenty-two years ago, he made the decision to donate an organ to his brother.
“In August of 2002, August the 9th I donated him a kidney and he has been doing great since then,” Powers said.
To find more information about organ donation tap here. Anyone can register to be an organ donor there.
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An eatery in West Virginia was named among the most “outrageous outdoor dining spots” by Yelp.
Yelp released its “10 Outrageous Outdoor Dining Spots 2025” list, and Hillbilly Hot Dogs in Lesage was included.
The iconic eatery in Cabell County is known for its gourmet hot dogs “with flavor combos as unusual as the place itself,” according to Yelp. Diners can eat in two repurposed school buses, enjoy hot dogs at picnic tables, check out the kissing booth or stop by the wedding chapel, all while capturing breathtaking views of the Ohio River.
Hillbilly Hot Dogs even has a “Weenie Song,” set to the tune of the old vaudeville song “Where the Money Goes.”
If the unique atmosphere isn’t enough to sell you, the joint also serves “next-level amazing” hot dogs, according to Yelp. Its menu features more than 20 specialty hot dogs. Hillbilly Hot Dogs also serves burgers, sandwiches and other meals.
“Hillbilly Hot Dogs not only lives up to the hype, it exceeds it,” a Yelp reviewer wrote in 2024.
Sonny and Sherry Knight opened the eatery in September 1999, and it’s still going strong in 2025. The business has evolved and expanded since its opening, saying it owes its success to “all of you thousands of weenie lovers who visit us each and every year.”
Sonny Knight, known as the “Weenie Man,” died in 2021, and Sherry Knight continues to run the restaurant. It is open Monday and Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Yelp said it compiled a list of 10 places that offered unique outdoor dining experiences and received top ratings from Yelp users to create the list.
West Virginia
What Kansas football coach Lance Leipold saw on targeting calls during win against WVU
The Topeka Capital-Journal’s Jordan Guskey talks Kansas football win
Check out what The Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Jordan Guskey had to say following Kansas football’s Big 12 Conference win against West Virginia.
LAWRENCE — Kansas football’s 41-10 victory against West Virginia this past weekend saw a pair of players ejected due to targeting calls, one on each side.
In the second quarter, WVU nickel/safety Fred Perry was disqualified because of a hit he made on KU quarterback Jalon Daniels. In the third quarter, Jayhawks safety Devin Dye was disqualified for a hit he made on a Mountaineers running back Cyncir Bowers. Holistically, Kansas football coach Lance Leipold acknowledged Saturday the calls were made in the interest of player safety.
But while Leipold thought Dye’s ejection was unfortunate, Perry’s led to a little longer of a conversation postgame. That’s because after the hit, some pushing and shoving ensued until players from both teams were separated. Kansas offensive lineman Kobe Baynes, who appeared to shove Perry right after the hit on Daniels, would eventually be called for a late hit.
Leipold, at one moment concerned the situation would get out of hand, was glad to see it get settled as quickly as it did. Although he understands a player’s desire to defend their teammate, he called for composure in all situations. He called it a tough situation for officials to handle.
Here are a few more takeaways from the Big 12 Conference matchup between the Jayhawks (3-1, 1-0 in Big 12) and Mountaineers (2-2, 0-1).
Why Trey Lathan was selected to be Kansas’ 4th captain for game
Kansas has three lead captains this season in Daniels, offensive lineman Bryce Foster and defensive end Justice Finkley, but each game there’s a fourth “rotational” captain who is honored as well. Against West Virginia, that individual was linebacker Trey Lathan. Lathan, who finished the game with three tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and an interception, transferred to KU during the offseason from WVU.
Leipold acknowledged Lathan’s past stop in his college career with the Mountaineers did play a factor in the decision. However, Lathan’s also someone he felt has been playing well and become more confident. Lathan is also someone he felt had become a more vocal leader within the defense and is well respected.
Kansas’ offensive line doesn’t allow any sacks
West Virginia’s defense collected six sacks against Pittsburgh just the week before this matchup. But by game’s end against the Jayhawks, the Mountaineers didn’t have a single sack. So, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Leipold was pleased with the protection Kansas’ offensive line gave Daniels and for how Daniels at times escaped pressure.
On film, Leipold had seen an impressive defense that was athletic up front. It could use multiple looks and was aggressive. But KU proved capable of stymying that aspect of WVU’s defense.
West Virginia’s tempo offensively doesn’t prove to be much of a factor
Leipold thinks Kansas’ defense can get better at playing against tempo, based on what he saw against West Virginia. However, considering how well the Jayhawks played and what he heard as the game unfolded, he thought they did well. Physical play and quality tackling helped force numerous punts and stops as KU took control of the game.
Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He was the 2022 National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas. Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.
Injuries are piling up for the West Virginia Mountaineers early in the season, particularly in the running back room. To everyone’s surprise, Tye Edwards was unable to play this past weekend against Kansas, and despite being a game-time decision for that game, his status for this week’s matchup versus Utah remains in question.
“Hopeful might be too much,” Rodriguez responded when asked about Edwards’ status. “I’m more… he’s probably still doubtful right now with his hip pointer. He’s trying to. It’s not where he’s wanting to sit out. He’s a kid that really wants to play.”
Rodriguez also noted that Cyncir Bowers is in the concussion protocol and is also questionable for Saturday’s game.
So, what in the heck do the Mountaineers manufacture a rushing attack against a Utah defense that allows just over 110 yards on the ground per game? It’s a great question, especially given the Mountaineers’ offensive line struggles.
As far as available backs, WVU will have Clay Ash, Diore Hubbard, Tyler Jacklich, and Andre Devine. Those four have combined to rush for 127 yards on 38 carries, averaging 3.3 yards per tote. Ferris State transfer Kannon Katzer is still working his way back from injury, but his status as of this morning is unknown. If it is just those four aforementioned backs, WVU may have to get creative with Rodney Gallagher III and maybe go as far as starting Jaylen Henderson at quarterback to make Utah respect the threat of him pulling it and keeping it.
On today’s episode of Between The Eers, I discuss this huge problem the Mountaineers may have in the run game.
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