News
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Years of planning, construction and infrastructure work officially came together Monday as the ribbon was cut on the new passenger terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport. The new two-story terminal includes approximately 53,000 square feet of space, four commercial gates, expanded security screening areas,
News
WEST UNION, W.Va. — One of the largest planned energy projects in West Virginia has secured its natural gas supply for its first decade of operation. Competitive Power Ventures announced that EQT will supply the entire anticipated natural gas requirement for the proposed 2,100-megawatt CPV Shay Energy Center
News
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Flooding, road closures and widespread power outages were impacting communities across West Virginia Sunday night as repeated rounds of heavy rain continued to move across the state. The National Weather Service said additional showers and thunderstorms are expected through Monday, with flash flooding remaining the primary concern.
News
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Mike D’Antoni spent decades taking basketball ideas from West Virginia to Italy and eventually to the NBA, where his fast paced offensive philosophy helped change the way the sport is played. But when it came time Saturday night to tell his story from the stage of the
News
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A $1 billion military aircraft engine contract will bring nine years of overhaul work to Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Bridgeport operation, providing another major long-term boost for Harrison County’s growing aerospace industry. Pratt & Whitney Canada will overhaul more than 750 PT6A-68 engines
News
Eighty-one years ago, as World War II came to an end in the Pacific, an American battleship bearing the name of the Mountain State was there to see the war through. The USS West Virginia had traveled an extraordinary road to get there. Less than four years earlier, the
News
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — One of West Virginia’s most recognizable landmarks is entering a new era after the Justice family and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management completed a roughly $500 million joint venture that gives the New York investment firm controlling interest in The Greenbrier. Kennedy Lewis now holds
News
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — One of North Central West Virginia’s largest transportation and economic development projects is preparing to open next week as the new passenger terminal at the North Central West Virginia Airport reaches the finish line. The airport will open the new terminal to the community during a
News
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport’s Gracia Knight is preparing to represent West Virginia on the national stage later this month, and Mountain State supporters have an opportunity to help send her directly into the semifinals at Miss Teen USA. Knight, the reigning Miss West Virginia Teen USA, is competing in
Connect-Clarksburg tells the stories important to North Central West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County will remain under a state of emergency through Sept. 19 as recovery work continues following the severe storms and flooding that struck West Virginia beginning July 21. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that Harrison is one of 12 counties where the emergency declaration will be
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — One of West Virginia’s largest annual traditions is back as the State Fair of West Virginia opened Thursday for 10 days of agriculture, food, carnival rides and a packed lineup of live entertainment. The 101st State Fair of West Virginia runs Aug. 13 through Aug. 22
GENEVA, Ohio — Former West Virginia University football standout and one of ESPN’s most prominent personalities, Pat McAfee, is defending his appearance alongside President Donald Trump at this week’s Patriot Games after the event generated significant reaction and criticism online. McAfee greeted Trump after the president arrived in Ohio
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey and West Virginia legislative leaders unveiled a new 20-year framework Tuesday aimed at making the state a major destination for data centers while establishing protections for electric ratepayers, water resources and communities where projects could be built. Morrisey was joined by Senate President
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Sixteen local golfers battled the clock, the course and some uncooperative weather Tuesday to raise more than $23,000 for the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties. The 2026 Birdie Bash was held Aug. 11 at Bridgeport Country Club, with eight two-person teams taking part
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A yearslong effort to transform the North Central West Virginia Airport will reach a major milestone next week as the airport opens the doors of its new passenger terminal to the community. The airport will hold a public grand opening celebration Monday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Around 50 high school students from across West Virginia spent 10 days this summer doing something Marshall University President Brad Smith had challenged them to consider before they ever arrived on campus: looking at problems around them and thinking about how they could solve them. “If you&
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The growing debate over Flock Safety cameras has reached the West Virginia State Capitol, where lawmakers are beginning to consider how the increasingly popular law enforcement technology should be used and what protections may be needed for the public. The Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization spent
STONEWOOD, W.Va. — Newly crowned Miss West Virginia Elizabeth Romanek made a stop in Harrison County last week, helping Stonewood celebrate a new group of local royalty during the Stonewood Firefighter’s Festival Children’s Pageant. Romanek served as emcee for the July 31 pageant at the Stonewood Volunteer Fire
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Mountaineer fans will have a chance to celebrate the approaching WVU football season when 3 Guys Before the Game brings its summer series finale to The Social Tap in Bridgeport. The live event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia has added another major opponent to its 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule, with the Mountaineers set to face North Carolina in Charlotte on Black Friday. WVU will meet North Carolina on Friday, Nov. 27, in the Dick Vitale Invitational at the Spectrum Center, home
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — When people asked why a candy store was opening in downtown Clarksburg, the family behind Cornerstone Candy offered a simple answer. “It’s for the kids,” Cornerstone Candy wrote on its Facebook page. “Their smiles have brought us tears of joy the last two days.” Those smiles
