National Jamboree Set To Open Under Stormy Skies
Scouts from across the nation are preparing to converge on Fayette County for West Virginia's fifth National Jamboree.
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W.Va. Biscuit Voted ‘South’s Best’
Tudor’s "Mountaineer” biscuit was named “The South’s Best Biscuit” in an online poll contest held by Garden & Gun, a southern lifestyle magazine.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow WVU's Mascot Has Influenced Generations of West Virginians
West Virginia University’s mascot, the Mountaineer, is a big deal in the state. In fact, fans are called ‘Mountaineer Nation.’ West Virginians have long…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMarch 28, 1868: Eli ‘‘Rimfire’’ Hamrick Born in Webster County
Eli ‘‘Rimfire’’ Hamrick was born at Bergoo in Webster County on March 28, 1868. Considered one of the best woodsmen of his time, he often led coal and…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTimothy Eads Named Next Mountaineer Mascot
A selection committee has named Timothy Eads as West Virginia University's next Mountaineer mascot.Eads won a cheer-off competition held during the Feb.…
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New Mountaineer Takes the Helm and Rifle at WVU
West Virginia University welcomed a new Mountaineer mascot to the fold Friday during the official "passing of the rifle" ceremony.The 65th Mountaineer is…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal Miner's Daughter 1 of 4 WVU Mountaineer Mascot Finalists
West Virginia University will have a new mascot Wednesday evening. The selection process includes an application, interview and cheer off. One of the -…
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