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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Traffic on Interstate 79 southbound was temporarily shut down Wednesday afternoon after a Harrison County school bus caught fire near the Jerry Dove Drive exit in Bridgeport. Motorists were diverted off the interstate at Exit 124 before being routed back onto I-79 while firefighters worked to
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A month-long investigation by the West Virginia Department of Education has resulted in the State Board of Education placing Harrison County Schools under partial state intervention after investigators identified concerns involving board governance, long-term financial stability and special education oversight. The investigation began on April
EAST VIEW, W.Va. — The Ink Lab officially celebrated its grand opening Wednesday as community leaders, business owners and members of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the studio's location in East View. Owned by Travis Johnson, The Ink Lab has
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia Football has announced its promotional schedule for the 2026 home season, giving Mountaineer fans a first look at the themed game days that will accompany each of the Mountaineers' seven home contests at Milan Puskar Stadium this fall. The lineup includes several fan-favorite
WESTON, W.Va. — Questions surrounding West Virginia's child welfare system have once again moved to the forefront following the recent death of an infant in Mingo County, with Adam Burkhammer, a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing Lewis County and a licensed foster parent, calling
The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 30th anniversary class of Leadership Harrison, a leadership development program that provides participants with an inside look at the organizations, industries, and institutions that shape Harrison County. This year's class is limited to 30 participants, with Chamber
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport native and Ben McDougal served as the featured speaker during the opening ceremonies of the West Virginia Little League 9–11 State Baseball Tournament Sunday evening at the Bridge Sports Complex in Harrison County. McDougal addressed players representing communities from across West Virginia, sharing his journey
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Although the National Independence Day Parade was canceled because of extreme heat, the Robert C. Byrd High School Band still had the opportunity to represent Harrison County and West Virginia during its visit to the nation's capital as part of the nation's 250th
As communities across West Virginia commemorate America's 250th anniversary, Historic Waldomore in Clarksburg is inviting residents to take a closer look at the sacrifices and stories of those who served our nation through a new month-long exhibit, "The Citizen Soldier." Open throughout July, the exhibit
DAVIS, W.Va. — Four golfers representing Bridgeport Country Club turned in outstanding performances at the 2026 West Virginia Junior Amateur Championship, earning top finishes against many of West Virginia's best junior golfers during the three-day tournament at Canaan Valley Resort. Alex Randolph and Audrey Kerr each found
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Patriotic music filled the Clarksburg Amphitheater on Thursday evening as the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra returned for its annual Independence Day concert, bringing residents from across North Central West Virginia together for one of the community's favorite summer traditions. The free performance at Veterans Memorial Park
