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MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — A six-mile portion of U.S. Route 119 has been officially dedicated in memory of West Virginia State Police Sergeant Cory S. Maynard, who was killed in the line of duty in June 2023. Maynard’s family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and members of
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg City Council has approved a $1.25 million settlement with approximately 44 members of the Clarksburg Fire Department, ending a two-year dispute over the calculation of the firefighters’ hourly wages and overtime compensation. The agreement resolves claims contained in two pending lawsuits, one filed in
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As Central West Virginia begins recovering from devastating flash flooding that damaged homes, businesses, roads, churches and schools, two Catholic schools in Clarksburg are mobilizing support for students and families in neighboring Lewis County. The flooding that swept through the region Tuesday night caused especially significant destruction
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UPDATE: West Virginia State Police have confirmed that the two people reported missing following the flooding in Upshur County were found deceased. The victims were identified as Judy A. Young, 59, and James J. Harper, 61, both of Upshur County. They were found inside a vehicle recovered from the Stonecoal
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Nearly 24 hours after severe flooding swept across central West Virginia, hundreds of National Guard members, local first responders and emergency personnel from across the state remained focused Wednesday on saving lives and reaching communities damaged by rapidly rising water. Floodwater had begun to recede in portions
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg will host two major entertainment events Friday night as nationally known performers take the stage at two of the city’s premier venues. Country music star Tyler Hubbard will perform at the Clarksburg Amphitheater, while comedian Zach Rushing will bring his Redneck Logic Tour to the
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Clarksburg Water Board will remain an elected body after City Council rejected a proposed charter amendment that would have allowed council to appoint its three members. Council voted 6 to 1 against the ordinance Thursday during its second and final reading. Council Member Marc Jackson cast
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A national and international field of junior golfers traveled to Bridgeport Country Club for one of the region’s largest junior golf events, but it was a golfer from Bridgeport who finished the week at the top of the leaderboard. Alexander Randolph captured the boys championship at
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg City Council has approved a $350,000 offer to purchase Hite Field from the Harrison County Board of Education, renewing the city’s effort to acquire the historic athletic property. Council approved the offer Thursday evening after returning from an executive session involving the potential purchase
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WHEELING, W.Va. — For nearly three decades, West Virginia hockey fans could watch future Pittsburgh Penguins begin their professional careers in Wheeling. That chapter is now coming to an end. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that the organization is ending its affiliation with the Wheeling Nailers after 29 seasons, concluding
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is creating hazy skies and unhealthy air conditions across Harrison County and much of northern and central West Virginia, according to state and federal officials. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Friday. The alert,
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Thousands of sports cards, Pokémon cards and collectibles will fill Mylan Park this weekend as the WV Card Show hosts its largest two-day event to date. The Morgantown Mega Card Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport’s 9-10-11 Little League All-Stars captured a West Virginia state championship Sunday evening, defeating Ceredo-Kenova 11-1 before a large hometown crowd at The Bridge Sports Complex. The championship completed an unbeaten week for Bridgeport. The All-Stars won all five of
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will lead a new regional energy innovation initiative backed by $321 million in public and private funding, bringing together three major research universities and more than 60 partners across West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. The U.S. National Science Foundation announced Tuesday that the
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County residents are being asked to help shape the county’s long-term priorities as officials collect public input for an updated Comprehensive Plan. The plan will serve as a guide for future decisions involving land use, housing, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, recreation and quality of
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chelsea Ruby will step down as West Virginia tourism secretary at the end of July, closing a nine year tenure in which annual visitor spending increased by more than $2 billion and the Almost Heaven campaign became one of the state’s most recognizable public brands. Gov.
FAIRMONT, W.Va. West Virginia’s new Office of Entrepreneurship is officially open, giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a new point of contact inside state government when they are trying to start, operate or grow a business. Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed the new office during a regional
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Construction activity is underway at the former Waldo Hotel as work begins on the long vacant downtown Clarksburg landmark. Photos taken Thursday show construction equipment, materials and temporary fencing along the building. A portion of Fourth Street beside the property has also been closed to traffic while
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Less than a month from now, downtown Clarksburg will become the setting for two days of Christian music, worship and family activities as Jesus Fest WV returns to Jackson Square. The free festival will take place Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, with three nationally recognized
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — After spending the past few months serving clients, preparing its space and building the foundation of the business, The Beauty Loft is now marking its public launch in Clarksburg. The salon and spa, located at 616 W. Pike Street, celebrated Thursday morning with a ribbon cutting alongside
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Millions of people across social media have spent the past several days sharing and admiring breathtaking images from West Virginia's America 250 Celebration, but many may not know the photographer behind some of the event's most widely shared photographs has spent years documenting
