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University senior Ryder Hastings making an impact at UHS where it matters most

Michael Griffith/ The Dominion Post — Fri, 01 May 2026 23:11:25 +0000

MORGANTOWN – University High School senior Ryder Hastings has found his passion for special education throughout his time on Baker’s Ridge. As a sophomore, Hastings began working with students at […]

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Strut, Sit, Stay: Black Diamond Cluster Dog Show Season Returns to Morgantown

Benjamin Powell/ The Dominion Post — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:48:43 +0000

MORGANTOWN — Handlers and their dogs took center stage this week at Mylan Park as the Black Diamond Cluster Dog Show returned, drawing competitors from across the country for several […]

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United in Movement event coming to Suncrest Towne Centre

The Dominion Post — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:52:12 +0000

By FAITH ABDULLAHFor the Dominion Post According to recent health data, West Virginia ranks 46th among states in overall health. These numbers reflect the state’s health challenges with chronic illness, […]

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Next Generation on the Lanes: Youth Bowlers Take Center Stage in Morgantown

Benjamin Powell/ The Dominion Post — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:44:31 +0000

MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia State USBC Youth Championships unfolded over two weekends, March 21–22 and March 28–29, at Suburban Lanes, drawing young bowlers from across the state to compete […]

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What Even Is a Vacation?

Benjamin Powell/ The Dominion Post — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:08:39 +0000

Stepping away isn’t always easy. For many, the idea of a vacation comes with a familiar image. Five to seven days somewhere warm, sand between your toes, and just enough […]

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Trailblazers on the Mat: Girls’ wrestling earns sanctioned status in West Virginia

Benjamin Powell/ The Dominion Post — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:46:33 +0000

HUNTINGTON — Inside the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington last weekend, history quietly unfolded on the wrestling mats. In just six hours, the West Virginia Girls State Invitational Championships […]

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Champions Again: WVU hockey captures its first CHMA championship since 2014 behind a statement weekend at Hope Gas Ice Pavilion

Benjamin Powell/ The Dominion Post — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:22:22 +0000

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University’s club Division I hockey team completed a historic weekend, capturing the CHMA championship for the first time since 2014, after Friday night’s 7-3 comeback victory […]

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West Virginia Public Theatre: A Little Bourbon Street in the Heart of Morgantown

Benjamin Powell/ The Dominion Post — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:47:32 +0000

MORGANTOWN — Purple, green and gold filled 123 Pleasant Street on Thursday evening as West Virginia Public Theatre hosted its annual Morgantown Mardi Gras fundraiser. Presented by Hope Gas, the […]

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‘Sight Unseen’ and the Real-World Impact of Vision Rehabilitation

Benjamin Powell/ The Dominion Post — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:09:37 +0000

Editor’s Note: This story is personal. I was born with albinism and am visually impaired. As a child, I was a participant in West Virginia University’s Children’s Vision Rehabilitation Program. […]

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West Virginians Helping West Virginians: Huggins’ Fish Fry Marks Another Year of Impact

Benjamin Powell/ The Dominion Post — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:57:27 +0000

MORGANTOWN — The line formed early Friday evening at the Hazel and J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park, a familiar sign that one of Morgantown’s most beloved traditions was […]

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