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WV Dems endorse Harris for president • West Virginia Watch

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July 23, 2024

WV Dems endorse Harris for president • West Virginia Watch

The West Virginia delegates to the Democratic National Convention voted Monday to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, according to an announcement from the party.

Harris, the first Black woman to be nominated as a presidential candidate by a major political party, will break barriers and “pave the way for a more inclusive and representative democracy,” the party said in a statement.

“Vice President Harris has been a steadfast advocate for reproductive rights,” Teresa Toriseva, the Democrats’ vice chair and candidate for attorney general, said in the statement. “In light of recent attacks on reproductive freedom, her commitment to safeguarding these rights is crucial.

“We need her leadership to ensure that every woman has the autonomy over her own body and the freedom to make her own health care decisions,” she said.

President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would not seek re-election to the office, ending weeks of speculation about his candidacy after a lackluster performance at last month’s debate against his Republican opponent, former president Donald Trump. Biden on Sunday endorsed Harris.

Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, chair of the Democratic Party, said earlier Monday he “wholeheartedly” supports Harris.

“When we elected President Biden, we also voted for Kamala Harris as vice president,” he told West Virginia Watch. “One of the roles of vice president is to be the president, if God forbid, something happens to the president. So to me, it’s the most logical choice, without hesitation, [to] support Kamala Harris [for] president.”

Harris needs 1976 votes at the national convention to secure the nomination. West Virginia has 25 delegates and two alternates. The convention is slated for next month in Chicago.

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West Virginia Returns Home to Face Maryland in Midweek Clash

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March 10, 2026

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West Virginia Returns Home to Face Maryland in Midweek Clash

The West Virginia Mountaineers (10-3) welcome the Maryland Terrapins (10-5) to Kendrick Family Ballpark Tuesday afternoon the first encounter between the two programs since 2023 and the first meeting in Morgantown since 2018. The first pitch is set for 2:00 p.m. EST and the action will stream on ESPN+.

The Mountaineers captured their fourth consecutive series of the season after taking two of the three games from Columbia over the weekend. West Virginia sophomore Matt Ineich and senior Brodie Kresser both blasted grand slams during the series. Ineich lifted WVU in game two with a walk-off grand slam in the 10th in game two, and Kresser ignited a 16-1 rout, capping a six-run second inning in the series finale.

Gavin Kelly leads West Virginia at the plate with a .436 batting average with a Big 12 leading nine doubles. Ineich and senior Paul Schoenfeld has raked in a team-leading 16 RBI apiece, while senior Matthew Graveline has clubbed a team-high three home runs.

On the mound, West Virginia is expected to start sophomore David Hagen. The right-hander has made four appearances on the season, including one start. He last started in the home-opener against Ohio where he pitched two scoreless innings and recorded a strikeout to collect his first win of the season. He holds a 1.00 ERA with five strikeouts on the season.

After starting 3-4, Maryland is 7-1 in its last eight games. The Terrapins won two of three at UNC Wilmington in the season opening series, followed by a midweek win against Georgetown before getting swept at Louisiana. The Terps bounced back with a pair of midweek wins versus Delaware and swept a one-win Wagner team.

Junior Brayden Martin is batting a team-best .443 to go with four doubles and 12 RBI. Redshirt freshman Ryan Costello leads the Terps in home runs (9) and RBI (21) and is third in batting average at .328, while freshman Ty Kaunus has a team-high seven doubles and has .269 batting average.

Maryland is scheduled to start freshman Nic Morlang. The right-hander has four appearances on the season, including four starts. He allowed five earned runs in his appearances, coinciding with his two starts, in six innings of work. In his last two appearances in relief, He’s allowed one earned run on five hits.

West Virginia leads the all-time series 8-5, including a five-game winning streak over Maryland.

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Citations issued after big party weekend in Morgantown – WV MetroNews

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March 9, 2026

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Citations issued after big party weekend in Morgantown – WV MetroNews

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a series of parties in Morgantown over the weekend.

Morgantown police officers, West Virginia University Police and state police responded to reports of overcrowded parties, underage drinking, physical altercations and multiple injuries.

Morgantown Communications Director Brad Riffie said several citations were issued for open containers and underage consumption.

Two large parties were dispersed and six arrests were made without incident.

None of the reported injuries are believed to be serious or life-threatening.

The Morgantown Fire Department assisted in the operations.

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Weir High senior Hailey Hans named 2026 West Virginia student journalist of the year

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March 9, 2026

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Weir High senior Hailey Hans named 2026 West Virginia student journalist of the year

Hancock County, WV — A Weir High School senior has been recognized as the 2026 West Virginia Student Journalist of the Year.

Hailey Hans was selected for the statewide honor after building a journalism portfolio since her freshman year. She also serves as the staff manager of Weir Student Media, where she oversees articles and is in charge of deadlines.

“When I was a freshman I was placed in the journalism one class, and I actually tried to get pulled from the class. But, then after I sat in the class and I learned a little bit, that’s where my love grew and then from there I continued to take classes, I helped pass a law, and I got to these national conventions. Where it just lit a fire inside me,” Hans said.

Hans is planning to attend West Liberty University in the fall to study education with a minor in journalism, with the goal of becoming a journalism teacher. She will now submit her portfolio for the national-level contest.

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