Ryan Wilson
Multimedia Journalist
Parkersburg, WV
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Ryan came to WTAP in June of 2019 first as the Digital Producer, and has now moved to Sports Director in June of 2021.
He comes to us from Columbia, Maryland, which is right in-between Baltimore and Washington D.C.
He graduated from Virginia Tech in 2019 with a degree in Multimedia Journalism, with a focus on Sports Media and Analytics.
He has followed sports all his life, and roots for his Hokies, plus the D.C. teams like Washington Football, the Nationals, the Wizards, and the Capitals.
In his free time he likes to watch sports, and play golf, and travel.
He also loves hanging out with his fiancee and their dog, Marshmallow.
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Parkersburg South ready for a bounce back season in 2021.
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PHS Big Reds get their football season started
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Cozzens resigns as P.H.S. Girls Basketball coach.
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Federal Hocking hires a new football coach
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Williamstown loses to Moorefield in Class A semi-final
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Marshall alum host Rally by the River
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Wade Sullivan continuing his cheer career at college
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Dozens of streets in Parkersburg will be re-paved starting May 20
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The Galaxy Food Center is making online ordering available to more residents.
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Evan Gandee is all district football and baseball for Warren High School.
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Williamstown defeats Chapmanville in Class AA semifinals; advance to play Poca in championship game.
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Kelly Erb is at the top of her game, and the top of her class.
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Riley Moore opposes the plan to cut funding from oil and gas industries.
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Mike Eruzione talked with students about becoming a hockey player, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic team
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Wood County Sheriff, and the Chief Deputy in Washington County react to the Derek Chauvin verdict.
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Help 304 is trying to help college kids with mental health.
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The United Way Alliance announces record highs for fundraising.
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Xavier Collie, of Parkersburg Catholic, is WTAP's Student Athlete of the Week.
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The show opens on Friday, April 16.
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The World's Fastest Dirt Track will return to hosting races on April 25.
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The YMCA of Parkersburg will be managing the two outdoor pools in Parkersburg.