Morgantown News

07/13/2025

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🎬 No media room? No problem.
Turn your living room into a home theater with a few DIY upgrades — perfect for movies, sports & binge-worthy streaming nights.

📺 Transform your space ➡️ https://www.wvnews.com/diywv/big-screen-at-home-how-to-turn-your-living-room-into-a-home-theater/article_6085f719-ef92-4401-ac94-7ad8c15bd44b.html

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — You don’t need a basement or a dedicated media room to enjoy a cinematic experience at home. With a few smart upgrades and some DIY creativity, your

07/13/2025

🏈 WE’RE HIRING: MULTIMEDIA SPORTS WRITER 🏀
Join the award-winning WVNews family!

Do you live and breathe sports? Love turning great plays into great stories? We’re looking for a Multimedia Sports Writer who’s just as comfortable crafting compelling game recaps as they are engaging fans through digital and social media.

This isn’t just another sportswriting gig — it’s a chance to work alongside one of the top sports editors in West Virginia and grow under one of the most forward-thinking media teams in the industry.

📌 What You'll Be Doing:
• Covering local and regional sports through smart, sharp storytelling
• Writing, editing, and posting across digital and print platforms
• Shooting and editing photos and video
• Occasionally paginating sports pages
• Collaborating with a creative, high-energy newsroom
• Pitching in where needed — we’re a team!

🎯 What We’re Looking For:
• Passion for sports and storytelling
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Digital and social media savvy
• Experience with photography, video, or Adobe tools a plus
• Positive attitude and a collaborative mindset

⚡ If you're driven, curious, and ready to make your mark in sports journalism, this is your shot.

📧 Send your resume and writing samples to [email protected]

Become part of the WVNews winning team — where sports, storytelling, and innovation come together!

07/13/2025

Whether you ride or drive, knowing motorcycle safety helps everyone.

Take our Motorcycle Safety Trivia at wvnews.com/trivia to test your knowledge and learn how to share the road safely.

Every question is a chance to be more aware. 🧠💡

07/12/2025

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🏛️ Historical reenactments across West Virginia bring 18th–19th century stories to life — from battles to town life and vintage fashion.
🎭 Discover how these immersive events honor Appalachian and American heritage.

📖 Explore the past ➡️ https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/reenactments-bring-history-to-life-across-west-virginia/article_bb2c5c5e-7fc3-42a1-9a95-58c2c3ffc765.html

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — For those who love history, historical technology, vintage fashion or the stories that shaped Appalachia, historical reenactments offer a vibrant and immersive way to connect with the

07/12/2025

🎨 WE’RE HIRING: GRAPHIC DESIGNER 🎨
Join the award-winning WVNews family!

Are you a creative powerhouse who thinks outside the grid? We’re on the hunt for a Graphic Designer who’s ready to bring bold ideas to life across print and digital platforms and who knows their way around Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and other Creative Cloud tools (Illustrator? Animate? Even better!). If you’ve got past experience in newspapers or media — awesome, but it’s not a dealbreaker.

This on-site position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited to help shape the visual identity of our many publications — from newspapers and glossy magazines to special sections and digital ads.

📌 What You’ll Do:
• Design engaging layouts for print publications and special projects
• Create and schedule digital ads, including animated and static formats
• Work with HTML5 files for digital ad platforms
• Support the editorial and marketing teams with various creative tasks
• Juggle deadlines with flexibility and a positive attitude
• Contribute fresh ideas and creative solutions in a team-focused environment

✅ What We’re Looking For:
• Strong design instincts and a sharp eye for detail
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (experience with other Adobe apps a big plus!)
• Experience designing for both print and digital
• Comfortable working under deadlines and shifting priorities
• Past newspaper/media experience is a bonus, but not required

This is your chance to be part of a fun, driven, and supportive creative team where your work truly makes an impact.

💥 Ready to design your next chapter with WVNews?

📧 Send your resume, work samples, and any relevant experience to:
📩 [email protected] and [email protected]

We can't wait to see what you bring to the table!

07/12/2025

✝️ Do you want a piece—or peace?
Author JoAnn D. James reflects on the difference between having a small part of faith vs. embracing the full peace God offers.

📖 Read her inspiring message ➡️ https://www.wvnews.com/theet/opinion/columns/piece-or-peace/article_6f9fada3-14c2-44cb-b2c6-0a7be4335239.html

Have you ever heard someone say the word piece and the word peace? They sound the same, but they mean completely different things. Understanding the difference can help us see

07/12/2025

🆓 Free to read:
🛞 A flat tire doesn’t have to ruin your day — especially if you know how to change it.
🚗 Learn the step-by-step basics every WV driver should know (and why it matters in rural areas).

📖 Read the guide ➡️ https://www.wvnews.com/flat-tire-here-s-how-to-safely-change-it-yourself/article_25159d0b-7853-444b-beb2-4c7135426f08.html

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Getting a flat tire can be a stressful experience — especially if you’re stuck on the side of a back road or busy highway. But with the

07/11/2025

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🚿 Mold in the bathroom? It’s more than just unsightly — it can cause odors, stains & health concerns.
🧼 Learn simple, affordable ways to prevent growth & keep your space fresh.

📖 Tips & tools ➡️ https://www.wvnews.com/diywv/beat-the-bathroom-mold-diy-tips-to-keep-damp-spaces-clean-and-healthy/article_d4f28664-1968-4aa1-92ce-34bb9859ab1a.html

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Mold can be more than just an eyesore — in bathrooms, it’s a stubborn intruder that thrives in warm, damp environments and can lead to odors, staining

07/11/2025

NEW WVU BOG MEMBERS: West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has appointed 3 people to the WVU Board of Governors, as well as making other appointments. Check it out:

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday appointed Bray Cary, Oliver Luck, and Jim Martin to the West Virginia University (WVU) Board of Governors. He also appointed

07/11/2025

That's a bold strategy, Cotton: Antero Foundation's annual dodgeball tournament continues to be on target as a great fundraiser for nonprofits. https://ow.ly/t87Z50Wor7j

07/11/2025

Harrison Circuit Judge McMunn sends man to prison for fleeing while under influence of m**h at over 115 mph; also, sets show cause hearing for attorney who doesn't appear at pretrial conference in separate case. https://ow.ly/wI8C50Woqmm