Miss West Virginia Visits Stonewood as Firefighter’s Festival Crowns 2026 Royalty

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

3 Guys Before the Game Bringing Summer Series Finale to The Social Tap in Bridgeport

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

WVU Adds North Carolina as Men’s Basketball Schedule Continues to Take Shape

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

‘It’s for the Kids’: Cornerstone Candy Opens to Strong Response in Downtown Clarksburg

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

Glenville Mayor Mark Sarver Resigns After Appointment to Lead State Water Development Authority

GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Glenville Mayor Mark Sarver has submitted his resignation after being appointed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey to serve as executive director of the West Virginia Water Development Authority. Sarver announced the decision Friday, saying serving as mayor of the Gilmer County community had been one of the greatest

PHOTO GALLERY: Rustic Mechanicals Apprentices Take the Stage in Downtown Clarksburg

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — More than three months of rehearsal and preparation culminated this weekend in downtown Clarksburg as a group of talented young performers brought William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” to the stage. The Rustic Mechanicals Apprentice Company presented five performances of the production as the conclusion of

Southern Momma & Friends Bringing Live Comedy to Robinson Grand

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Comedian Darren Knight, better known to audiences as “Southern Momma,” will bring his touring comedy show to downtown Clarksburg this week. Southern Momma & Friends LIVE is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. Knight will be joined

Harbaugh embraces West Virginia as new Giants era takes shape at The Greenbrier

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The beginning of a new era for one of the NFL’s most recognizable franchises is unfolding in the mountains of West Virginia. John Harbaugh began his first training camp as head coach of the New York Giants last week at The Greenbrier, bringing a

Two Delegates, Two Parties: Holstein and Pushkin Selected to Lead West Virginia’s Major Political Organizations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s two major political parties have completed their summer leadership elections, placing two members of the House of Delegates at the center of their statewide operations heading into the November general election. The West Virginia Republican Party unanimously reelected Delegate Josh Holstein as chairman during

167th Airlift Wing Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe Receives Federal, State Honors

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A member of the 167th Airlift Wing whose recovery has inspired people across West Virginia received two additional honors over the weekend for his service and sacrifice while protecting the nation’s capital. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was presented with the U.S.

Trump Announces $4.5 Million in Federal Flood Assistance for Lewis, Upshur Counties

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that approximately $4.5 million in federal disaster assistance is immediately available to help West Virginians recover from the devastating July flooding. Trump said in a social media post that he spoke with Gov. Patrick Morrisey before approving the assistance for

Volunteers Needed This Week as Lewis County Flood Relief Efforts Continue

WESTON, W.Va. —The Lewis County Family Resource Network is seeking volunteers throughout the week as flood recovery efforts continue in Weston and surrounding communities. Volunteers are needed at the Market Place Mall Flood Relief Distribution Center and to assist the Lewis County Senior Center with Meals on Wheels deliveries.