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Miss West Virginia finishes 3rd runner-up in Miss America pageant

A hometown crowd was cheering Berkeley County native and Miss West Virginia Elizabeth Lynch Thursday night as she took third runner-up in the Miss America pageant in Connecticut. Lynch earned a $15,000 scholarship. She is a recent graduate from West Virginia University with a Master of Science in food and nutritional science. Her social impact initiative “Growing Up, Growing Ag: Advocating for Appalachian Agriculture” became a platform to showcase farmers and others in the ag industry. As part of her Miss West Virginia duties, Lynch will travel the state and meet with young ...

Bobby and Trevor Nicholas perform holiday concert today at Met

Local singer Bobby Nicholas will join his son, Trevor Dion Nicholas, for a father-son Christmas Celebration today at the Metropolitan Theatre. The concert’s mission is to raise money toward a scholarship created in the name of the late Doris Marilyn Nicholas and the West Virginia University School of Social Work. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/generations-christmas-2022-tickets421311974457 Prices range from $20-$125. Doris Marilyn Nicholas, Bobby’s wife of 43 years and Trevor’s mother, earned a ...

Promise of privacy in WVU nursing pods

WVU TODAY Parents seeking a comfortable, private space to nurse or pump on West Virginia University game days, at other university events or during office hours now have access to the new WVU Nursing Pod. The transportable lactation suite is currently located at the coliseum’s ...

WVU Extension invites youths to explore computer science at 4-H Code Camp

From smartwatches and robots to video games and apps — today’s digital world runs on code. At West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H Code Camp, youth from across the state will have the opportunity to learn one of the world’s most in-demand skills through fun, hands-on coding activities. This annual weekend camp will be Feb. 24-26 at WVU Jackson’s Mill. During Code Camp, campers will work on interactive projects while learning how computer science can be applied to topics like music, games and computer animation. “I’m really excited for Code Camp this year,” ...

CCA welcomes Therapy Dog

The West Virginia University College of Creative Arts has taken on a new staff member. This one is just 2 years old and has become a popular addition this semester. Daisy, a black Labradoodle, is the college’s therapy dog. She works three days a week and is responsible for easing ...