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Shaquille O'Neal graduates with his second master's degree
10+ min ago (148+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAVE/Gray News) " Shaquille O'Neal is adding another title to his name. O'Neal graduated from Louisiana State University with his second master's degree, a Master of Arts in liberal arts. His thesis, "Interdisciplinary Approach to Mentorship through…...
3 people killed, several others injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland, California
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (97+ words) WTAP The crash happened shortly after 11 p. m. , according to officials. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene and five others were injured, the Oakland Fire Department said. Two of those injured were in critical condition. The driver involved in the…...
Washington County Relay for Life held at Civitan Park
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (205+ words) BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - The Washington County Relay for Life was held Saturday evening at Civitan Park. Rhonda Blair, chairperson of the Washington County Relay for Life, said the event features luminaries in honor or in memory of loved ones who…...
The heat is here, but relief is on the way mid-week
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (223+ words) PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (WTAP) - Showers and storms made their way through the Mid-Ohio Valley during the early afternoon hours Saturday. We got a break from the precipitation during the evening and early night hours, but more rain is on the way…...
Teams from around the M. O. V. compete in the WVSSAC Tennis State Championship
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (154+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WTAP) - Bradyn Woodard and Isaac Harris of Williamstown won the Division 2 Boys Doubles State Championship at the WVSSAC Tennis State Championships this weekend. Woodard and Harris defeated Winston Hunter and Alistair Gould of Charleston Catholic 6-0, 7-5 to claim the…...
Parkersburg South softball heading back to state tournament for first time since 2012
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (168+ words) PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg South defeated Buckhannon-Upshur 9-1 to win a regional championship and advance to the state tournament for the first time in nearly 15 years. The game marked the final contest at Don Godbey Fields for the Lady Patriots. South…...
Ongoing house fire in Belpre
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (89+ words) BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - Update 4: 34 p. m. First responders confirmed there were no injuries as a result of the apparent explosion. According to Warren Township Fire Chief Mark Wile, no one was home at the time of the fire. WTAP will continue to…...
Officer killed, another on life support, following head-on crash returning home from vacation
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (19+ words) Authorities in South Carolina are investigating a deadly overnight crash that has left several dead, including a police officer....
Mountwood Park Fishing Derby reels in kids, families for free day on the lake
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (465+ words) WAVERLY, W. Va. (WTAP) -Lines hit the water and kids lined the shore Saturday at Mountwood Park as families turned out for the park's annual Fishing Derby'an event organizers say has been hooking young anglers for decades. Wood County Parks Director…...
Maldives military diver dies searching for bodies of 4 Italians in an underwater cave
21+ hour, 48+ min ago (576+ words) The group of five Italian divers is believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 meters (160 feet) in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday, according to Italy's Foreign Ministry. The recreational diving limit in the Maldives is…...