West Virginia may have a unique shape that can make it a bit tricky to pinpoint, but like every other state, it has its own geographic center. The geographic center of West Virginia is situated within the Elk River Wildlife Management Area, near Sutton in Braxton County. While the exact center isn’t marked, there is…
Five weeks into the 2024 West Virginia high school football season, High School on SI has released its updated computer rankings for the top teams in the state. The rankings are based on SBLive’s formula, which uses a linear algebra-based ranking algorithm inspired by the Colley Bias-Free Ranking Method. This method was originally developed by…
As you notice what appears to be a bird nest in the trees this fall in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky, take a closer look—it might actually be a squirrel nest. According to 97x, that clump of leaves high up in the tree could be a squirrel’s home, known as a drey. Dreys are used…
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has reported a “dramatic increase” in school threats across the state in recent weeks, leading to the expulsion of dozens of students who could potentially face jail time, according to the department’s weekly School Safety Update. Jonah Adkins, WVDE Director of School Safety, stated in a video update…
Winning is always rewarding, but doing so with a season-high score makes it even sweeter, just ask Mountain View. The Mountain Lions dominated the Gateway Olympians 52-20 on the road this past Friday. With this victory marking their third win by more than 27 points this season, the blowout wasn’t a surprise. Mountain View’s senior…
A San Jose man has been arrested on felony vandalism charges after a string of BB gun shootings targeted local businesses and vehicles, according to police. Between September 21 and September 26, officers received reports of at least 10 incidents where windows were shattered due to BB gun fire, resulting in damages exceeding $21,700. Fortunately,…
A woman and her attorney have been identified as the victims of a fatal double shooting in Napa, as confirmed by the county coroner’s office on Friday. Georgina Padilla, 38, of Napa, and Ralph Andino III, 54, of American Canyon, were found outside an apartment complex on the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue on Thursday…
Donatos Pizza, the Ohio-based chain renowned for its generously topped pizzas, has announced plans to establish 10 new locations in northern Florida. This expansion is expected to create approximately 300 jobs, boosting local employment and bringing its distinctive pizza offerings to new markets. The targeted areas for the new Donatos locations include key northern and…
As residents continue to recover from Hurricane Helene, Florida officials are highlighting the effectiveness of a special flood protection barrier known as Tiger Dams, which successfully shielded a fire station and a hospital from flood damage. During a visit to Manatee Memorial Hospital, Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the importance of flood mitigation strategies in low-lying…
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene continues to escalate as search crews uncover more bodies and floodwaters slowly recede, revealing neighborhoods devastated by the storm. As of Monday, the death toll across six states has surged to 135, following Helene’s landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane. Almost 2 million customers remain without…