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Sissonville Native Wins More Than $66,000 On Wheel Of Fortune

SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — A West Virginia woman walked away a winner on “Wheel of Fortune,” taking home more than $66,000 in cash and prizes, including a trip to Thailand.

Sissonville native Autumn Collette appeared on the nationally televised game show Monday, winning the main game before advancing to the Bonus Round.

Collette capped off the appearance by correctly solving the final puzzle, “BEAMING,” bringing her total winnings to $66,850 in cash and prizes.

Her mother and brother were in attendance for the taping and joined her on stage following the win.

Collette competed while wearing a medical boot after suffering a torn Achilles in a kickball injury.

She has also built a following online as a West Virginia social media creator and shared news of her appearance with followers before the episode aired.

“Wheel of Fortune” is hosted by Ryan Seacrest alongside longtime co-host Vanna White.

Black Hawk Helicopter Among Highlights of Girls in Aviation Day Saturday in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A West Virginia Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter will be among the highlights Saturday as Girls in Aviation Day returns to North Central West Virginia Airport for its fifth year. The free event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct.

Pierpont Breaks Ground on $25 Million Aviation Training Center at NCWV Airport

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A major expansion of aviation workforce training in North Central West Virginia is officially moving forward after Pierpont Community & Technical College broke ground Wednesday on a new aviation maintenance education facility at the West Virginia AeroTech Park. The approximately 65,000-square-foot facility near North

84th Preston County Buckwheat Festival Draws Crowds to Kingwood for Annual Fall Tradition

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — One of West Virginia’s best-known fall traditions brought thousands of visitors, families and community groups to Kingwood as the 84th Preston County Buckwheat Festival filled the city with parades, livestock competitions, carnival rides and plenty of buckwheat cakes. The five-day festival ran Sept. 23

West Virginia Republicans Launch ‘Yes on 1’ Push Ahead of November Amendment Vote

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Republican Party has launched a public campaign urging voters to support Amendment 1 this November, releasing new “Yes on 1” material centered on adding an explicit U.S. citizenship requirement for voting to the West Virginia Constitution. The party’s campaign graphic carries the

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Black Hawk Helicopter Among Highlights of Girls in Aviation Day Saturday in Bridgeport

Pierpont Breaks Ground on $25 Million Aviation Training Center at NCWV Airport

84th Preston County Buckwheat Festival Draws Crowds to Kingwood for Annual Fall Tradition

West Virginia Republicans Launch ‘Yes on 1’ Push Ahead of November Amendment Vote