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Jim McFarland will live on in laughter and admiration

Jim McFarland, or as I called him, Pappaw Jim, was a larger-than-life character with an oversized personality that matched his imposing physical appearance.
He was a natural storyteller.
After an evening at his house, it was common to leave with your face and guts hurting from laughing at one of his many tales, recalling his days growing up in the rural community of Shutlz in Pleasants County, his time as a professional baseball player, or his career in public service as a law enforcement

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Mountaineers score twice in each half to defeat LaSalle

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The tough tests are soon to arrive for the No. 16 WVU men’s soccer team. In the early stages of the season, the Mountaineers have shown scoring prowess throughout their roster. West Virginia improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 4-0 triumph over LaSalle Monday evening. The Mountaineers have scored nine goals in their first two regular season matches.
Senior Marcus Caldeira bookended the scoring for the Mountaineers in the 9th and the 86th minutes, giving him 31 tallies

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NCAA appeals ruling of preliminary injunctions to Fourth Circuit Court

Five days after U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey granted a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the NCAA permitting eligibility to four West Virginia University football players this season, the governing body for college sports has responded in the form of an appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Plaintiffs Tye Edwards, Justin Harrington, Jimmori Robinson and Jeffrey Weimer filed suit August 1 and claimed antitrust violations under national and West

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Residents in Belle hear from Arclin plant officials about recent ammonia leak during second open house

BELLE, W.Va. –Belle residents had the opportunity to ask questions Monday evening, about an ammonia leak that occurred at a nearby plant.
Over a dozen residents attended Arclin’s second open house, which aimed to put their minds at ease about the August 16 ammonia leak. The leak, found in a pilot-operated relief valve at the plant, prompted a shelter-in-place order.
Alice Blue, a resident of Belle, said she knew how to shelter in place; however, she was more concerned about what happened during

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Still transitioning to American football, Quinn eager for opportunity to impact Herd special teams

— By Bill Cornwell
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall was faced with a conundrum at the conclusion of spring practice when three-year placekicker Rece Verhoff transferred to North Carolina.
Special teams coach Jackson White recognized the need for a solid replacement, didn’t panic and spoke to kicking scouts in the hunt for a replacement.
That replacement had to cross the Atlantic Ocean to join MU.
Freshman Lorcan Quinn from Donaghmore, Ireland will likely be handling field goal and point-after kicks



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Local flavors to be shared through Taste of Appalachia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Monday, the regional economic development nonprofit Advantage Valley launched ‘Taste of Appalachia.’
Taste of Appalachia is an initiative that sells locally grown and made products for corporations or employers that want to gift their clients or employees with some fresh tastes.
A portal opened on Monday that features eight curated gift sets that come from locals in Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, and Wayne counties.
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State’s top Class AAAA teams to be tested in Week 1

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Carey and Joe Brocato discuss the best Class AAAA matchups on the board in the opening week of the high school football season.
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Police investigating fatal Wyoming County shooting

HANOVER, W.Va. — The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting from last week that left one man dead.
The shooting, which occurred last Friday in the Hanover area, left Teddy Toler dead. The WCSO confirmed that Austin Cline, the nephew of Toler, is the suspect.
Cline was arrested last year after shooting Toler during a domestic altercation. He was charged with wanton endangerment, domestic assault, and possession of a controlled substance.
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WVSSAC State Softball Tournament moving to eight team, double elimination format

Three months after the WVSSAC announced the State Baseball Tournament would double in size from four to eight teams in all four classifications starting in 2026, softball is following suit while maintaining the double elimination format that previously existed.
A survey sent to member high schools presented three choices — keeping the current four-team, double elimination format, adopting an eight-team single elimination tournament or instead having an eight-team double elimination bracket,

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3 Guys Before The Game – Spot The Ball (Episode 652)

It’s here!  The countdown to one of the most anticipated West Virginia football seasons has entered GAME WEEK.
On Saturday afternoon, Rich Rodriguez will navigate the sidelines of Mountaineer Field for the first time in 17 years.  It’s an event that many thought would never happen, and a needle-mover for the college football world.
The return of Rodriguez brings with it more questions than answers.  Can Coach Rod rekindle his Mountaineer magic? Can a rebuilt WVU roster play with the Hard Edge

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