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Former WVU quarterback retires

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Former West Virginia quarterback Will Grier notified the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday afternoon that he planned to retire. Grier signed with his hometown team in April, and now isn’t going to play in the 2026 season, choosing to hang up the cleats at 31 years old. Grier posted on social media confirming his retirement. The Panthers made it official and placed him on the reserve/retired list. “Retired today,” Grier posted on his Instagram, showing pictures of himself in a Dallas Cowboys, Florida Gators and WVU uniform. Grier’s football career had its ...

House Republicans’ $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on the House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion package Thursday for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump's push for strict new voter ID requirements, moving forward on a party-line vote despite trouble in the full House — and the Senate. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington framed the proposal as one last push to deliver for voters ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. It advanced on a vote of 20-14. "We are rallying to finish what we started when the American people sent us here," said ...

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Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the ...

East Liverpool City Hospital Community Festival canceled

Due to the weather forecast for Saturday, the East Liverpool City Hospital Community Festival event has been canceled. A statement issued by the hospital said "the safety of our sponsors, community partners, staff, volunteers, and community is always our top priority. Thank you to our incredible sponsors, community partners, vendors, and everyone who planned to attend." Watch the hospital's social media channels for any updates regarding the rescheduled date in the fall.

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Trump image will go on special $1 gold coin

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump's face to help celebrate America's 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday. The final design for the commemorative coin, being released in the fall, was approved earlier this ...