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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $12 million Regional Hub Tourism and Recreational Complex. Combined with previously secured grants, this cements a $16.5 million total investment in Upshur County. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Upshur County and the surrounding region,” said Governor
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By Rosalyn Queen As we say goodbye to spring, we welcome summer. Memorial Day always means the beginning of summer. It means graduation for both high school and college. It means vacation and it means summer jobs. But Memorial Day means more than that. In 1868 it was established to
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HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. — One of the closest legislative races in West Virginia remains unresolved as Delegate Laura Kimble has announced she will request a recount in the Republican primary election for the 71st House District seat. According to a statement released Wednesday, Kimble trails challenger Tim McNeely by just
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A night centered on tradition, history, and community impact brought together leaders from across the region as the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce recognized businesses and organizations that have helped shape Harrison County for generations. During the Chamber’s annual Awards Dinner held Wednesday evening at the
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💡Images sponsored by East of Chicago Pizza Competition took place Thursday at Keyser High School during the WVSSAC Class AAA Region II Championship as teams from across the region battled for regional titles and spots in the state track and field championships. Schools including Bridgeport High School, Robert C. Byrd
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A new public art project celebrating West Virginia’s history and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary will officially debut Friday in downtown Clarksburg. The Clarksburg History Museum announced it will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, May 22 at 1 p.m. for Harrison County’s new America 250 mural
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Traffic on the northbound lanes of Interstate 79 near the 123 mile marker in Bridgeport was reduced to one lane Wednesday morning due to construction work by the West Virginia Division of Highways. Motorists experienced slow moving traffic and delays through the work zone as crews continued work in the
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Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today officially launched West Virginia’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary at the Culture Center in Charleston, announcing a four-day, family-friendly event on the Capitol Complex grounds from July 2-5. “As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, West Virginia is
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Community leaders, business partners, supporters, and guests gathered at Pete Dye Golf Club earlier this month as the Antero Foundation hosted its 9th annual “Hats, Hearts & Horses” Kentucky Derby Gala, one of North Central West Virginia’s signature charitable events. Held in conjunction with the running
By Rosalyn Queen The Clarksburg Farmers Market opened on Saturday, May 9, to a great crowd and to approximately 20 vendors. The board and committee worked extremely hard to expand the vendors and to get a varied group that would attract and meet the needs of the public. The vendors’
By Rosalyn Queen “Roz’s Book Club” is featuring a new type of book this month. The book is, “Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog,” by Lisa Scottoline, who is a New York Times best-selling author. This book is like me as in it Scottoline uses stories
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner joined lawmakers, child care advocates, and providers in Bridgeport this week to celebrate the passage of House Bill 4191, a new law designed to strengthen child care services across the state. The event was held at Cubby’s Child Care