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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.
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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&
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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.
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
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.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Flood Watch remains in effect for Harrison County and a large portion of West Virginia through midnight Sunday as additional showers and thunderstorms move across the region. The National Weather Service says heavy downpours could produce flash flooding in some communities, particularly where storms repeatedly move
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport native Mason Williams added another major accomplishment to his golf career Friday, capturing the first West Virginia Open championship of his career at The Resort at Glade Springs. Williams entered the final round one stroke behind Ryan Bilby before shooting a 4-under-par 68 on
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University will begin the 2026 football season with three road games during its first four weeks, including an opening matchup against NCAA Division I opponent Dayton. The Fighting Falcons will travel to Dayton, Ohio, for a noon kickoff Saturday, Aug. 29, at Welcome Stadium. Dayton
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The final weeks of summer are going to the dogs as the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties prepares to bring “Drool at the Pool” back to Clarksburg. The dog-friendly fundraiser will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A downtown Clarksburg barbershop will provide free haircuts for children during a two-day back-to-school event this weekend. CAP’S Tonsorium will host the event Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 126 South Chestnut Street.
ELKINS, W.Va. — One of Harrison County’s most popular homegrown musical groups will bring together country, bluegrass and folk performers for a daylong festival in the heart of West Virginia. The Davisson Brothers Band will host the 2026 Wild & Wonderful Country Fest on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the
