From Lost Creek to National Recognition: Meet the Couple Behind Lost Creek Farm

LOST CREEK, W.Va. — From a historic family farm in Harrison County, Amy Dawson and Mike Costello have built a culinary destination that has attracted the attention of Anthony Bourdain, the James Beard Foundation and visitors from across the country. Their Lost Creek Farm has become one of West Virginia’

From Farmington to the Federal Bench, Michael Aloi Earns Judicial Excellence Award

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Before Michael J. Aloi spent nearly three decades practicing law in Fairmont, before he became a circuit judge and before his career brought him to the federal bench in Clarksburg, his story began in the small Marion County community of Farmington. That more than four-decade legal

Clarksburg Marks Overdose Awareness Day With Remembrance Walk, Signs of Progress in Harrison County

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County residents will gather in downtown Clarksburg Monday to remember those lost to overdose, support families affected by substance use and connect residents with prevention, treatment and recovery resources. International Overdose Awareness Day will begin locally with a Remembrance Walk at 5 p.m. from Christ

West Virginia Wesleyan Ends 35-Game Losing Streak in Mike Kellar’s Coaching Debut

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — West Virginia Wesleyan ended a 35-game football losing streak Saturday, Aug. 29, with a 31-13 victory over Post University, giving Mike Kellar a win in his West Virginia Wesleyan coaching debut. The victory at Cebe Ross Field was the Bobcats’ first since a 31-30

Annese Family’s ‘MaryNara’ Wins People’s Choice at Italian Heritage Festival Pasta Cook-Off

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Annese Family took home the People’s Choice award Saturday as hundreds gathered at Jackson Square for the annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Pasta Cook-Off, one of the signature events leading into festival weekend in downtown Clarksburg. The family’s “MaryNara” was selected as

Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office Says Flock Camera Helped Locate Missing 9-Year-Old

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office says a Flock Safety license plate camera helped deputies locate a missing 9-year-old boy and take a suspect into custody following a reported child abduction Saturday. The sheriff’s office received the report at approximately 12:50 p.m.

Fairmont State Opens BEACON Simulation Center, Plans Major Expansion of Nursing Training

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University has opened a new nursing simulation center that could significantly change how students receive clinical training, with the university planning to increase the amount of nursing clinical education conducted through simulation from about 10 percent today to as much as 50 percent over the

Anthropic Reportedly Commits $45 Billion to AI Computing Power at West Virginia Campus

MASON COUNTY, W.Va. — One of the largest financial commitments in the global race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure is reportedly connected directly to a massive development underway in West Virginia. Anthropic, the company behind the Claude artificial intelligence platform, has reportedly reached a six year agreement worth approximately $45

Bridgeport’s Gracia Knight Reaches Top 20 at Miss Teen USA

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Harrison County’s Gracia Knight reached the Top 20 at Miss Teen USA Wednesday night, representing West Virginia on a national stage alongside contestants from across the country. Knight, a Bridgeport High School senior and the reigning Miss West Virginia Teen USA, competed in the national finals

West Virginia Could Receive Up to $114.6 Million as Meta Agrees to New Limits for Children

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia could receive more than $114 million from a major national settlement with Meta that would also change how children are allowed to use Instagram and Facebook. Attorney General JB McCuskey announced Wednesday that West Virginia is among the states and territories participating in a $17.

Clarksburg Water Board Lawsuit Raises Larger Question Over Who Controls Its Future

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A lawsuit between the Clarksburg Water Board and the City of Clarksburg is setting up a broader legal fight over who has the authority to change how one of the city's most independent public bodies is governed. At issue are four charter amendments approved by

Antero Foundation’s Clarksburg Dodgeball Tournament Raises More Than $200,000 for West Virginia Nonprofits

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A summer fundraiser that brought hundreds of people and nearly 100 teams to Clarksburg generated more than $200,000 for nonprofit organizations across West Virginia, Antero Resources announced this week. The Antero Foundation’s eighth annual Fuel the Burn Dodgeball Tournament was held June 12 at Hite