Babydog secures second film role
By Matthew Young, RealWV On the heels of Disney’s successful 2019 remake of the 1955 animated classic Lady and the Tramp, Nickelodeon Films hopes to duplicate that success with a modern reimagining of their own famous pup – Blue of Blue’s Clues-fame. Much like the Lady and the Tramp remake, Blue’s Clues will be a […]
WVDNR announces top teams, archers for 18th Archery in the Schools state tournament
More than 750 students from nearly 70 schools participated in the annual tournament CHARLESTON. W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Thursday results from the 18th WVDNR Archery in the Schools State Tournament. The top high school teams were Shady Spring, Winfield and Hurricane. The top middle school teams were Ripley, Peterstown […]
GameChanger discontinues relationship with TikTok after removal of drug-prevention advertising
By Matthew Young, RealWV GameChanger, the highly successful West Virginia-based substance misuse prevention program, encountered unexpected resistance last week from TikTok, as the social media platform removed GameChanger’s “One Pill Can Kill” educational campaign from the app due to perceived advertising policy violations. As reported Monday by FoxNews’ Aishah Hasnie, “The group (GameChanger) paid thousands […]
Faced with declining enrollment and financial shortfalls, Pres. Gee sees smaller WVU in the future
Gee says ‘everythings on the table’ in terms of cuts;’ announces new last-dollar-in scholarship program By Matt Young, WV Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – “It is time to truly transform our university into one of relevancy without losing sight of who we are, [and] without losing sight of our mission and our values.” Those were […]
Justice issues statement regarding his decision not to sign HB 2820
PRESS RELEASE: CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement Wednesday after he allowed HB 2820 to go into law without his signature: “I fully support the ability of our HOPE scholarship recipients, students in microschools or learning pods, homeschooled students, or our private school students to participate in extracurricular activities at their school or at their local […]
‘The Sky’s the Limit’ EDTalks event set for Thursday at 11:30am
By Matt Young, WV Press Association The Sky’s the Limit on Thursday as the Education Alliance hosts the latest in its “EDTalks” series – this time at Marshall University’s Bill Noe Flight School at Yeager International Airport in Charleston. Thursday’s program, which starts at 11:30 a.m., is open to the public at no cost, and […]
Order calls for garnishing governor’s wages, and Auditor’s Office says it will comply as it would for anybody
By Brad McElhinny MetroNews A court judgment proposes to garnish the wages Jim Justice earns as governor to resolve a big business debt, and the state Auditor’s Office says it is prepared to comply just the way it would for any similar court order affecting a state employee. “When we receive a wage garnishment order issued by […]
Future in aviation now in reach for student enrolled in Marshall University’s Bill Noe Flight School
Education Alliance’s ‘The Sky’s the Limit’ EDTalks on Thursday being held at Bill Noe Flight School at CRW By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “At my peak, I’m sometimes flying four times a week. But on a slow week, it’ll be once or twice. Either way is good. When you’re flying four […]
Charleston hosts 2023 West Virginia Construction and Design Expo – GALLERY
By Matthew Young, RealWV CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center played host to the 2023 West Virginia Construction and Design Expo. The two-day event took place between Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23, and featured more than 300 exhibitors. Photos by Matthew Young, RealWV.
Alderson Archers chase state title!
By Matthew Young RealWV CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Alderson Elementary School Archers arrived at the Charleston Coliseum Saturday morning in pursuit of immortality. And like a group of seasoned troubadours, these high-pressure competitors showed up ready to croon their ballad of accuracy for a chance at the West Virginia State Championship. “We are so excited, […]
