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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Mayor Wayne Worth and three newly elected members of Clarksburg City Council officially took the oath of office Wednesday evening during a special meeting at Clarksburg City Hall. Worth was sworn in as mayor, succeeding former Mayor Jim Malfregeot following the May municipal election. Jerry Riffle, Rocky
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Fresh asphalt is now being laid in front of the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center as paving work continues throughout downtown Clarksburg. The ongoing road improvement project is part of continued efforts to improve driving conditions, enhance downtown infrastructure, and extend the lifespan of city streets. Crews have been making
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia closed Fiscal Year 2026 with one of its strongest financial performances in recent years, collecting more than $5.69 billion in General Revenue and finishing the year $370.7 million above budget estimates, according to year-end figures released Wednesday by the West Virginia Department
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A popular North Central West Virginia business known for transforming backyards and outdoor spaces into luxury camping experiences is entering a new chapter. Glamp WV has officially been sold, with founders announcing that ownership has been transferred to Clare Cistaro Zummo and Hannah Davis. The announcement was
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The United States Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that West Virginia may continue enforcing its Save Women's Sports Act, concluding that states may determine eligibility for girls' and women's school sports based on biological sex. The 6-3 decision represents one of the
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Veteran baseball coach Patrick Marozzi has been named the next head baseball coach at Liberty Middle School, marking a new chapter in a coaching career that has spanned high school and youth baseball across Harrison County. Marozzi announced the move following the conclusion of the 2026 season
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Clarksburg History Museum is celebrating a pair of milestones as the organization continues its mission of preserving and promoting the history of Harrison County. The museum recently announced it has become an official West Virginia Tourism Partner, joining the state's tourism network as it
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg Classical Academy is set to receive nearly $863,000 from the West Virginia School Building Authority as part of the state's first round of facility funding dedicated to public charter schools. The award, approved during the School Building Authority's Fiscal Year 2027
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University continues to see positive momentum in student success and enrollment, according to an update presented this week to the university's Board of Governors. According to reporting by MetroNews, university officials said first-to-second-year student retention has climbed above 70 percent,
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After 10 years helping shape the public voice of the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office, Deputy Secretary of State and Communications Director Mike Queen has announced plans to retire from state government. Queen said he plans to retire on March 31, 2027, following the
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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Elizabeth Romanek was crowned Miss West Virginia 2026 during the annual Miss West Virginia Competition held Saturday in Martinsburg. Representing Miss Morgantown, Romanek earned the opportunity to serve as the state's official representative to the Miss America Organization over the next year. She succeeds outgoing
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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Miss Clarksburg Winterfest's Teen Zoe Little was crowned Miss West Virginia's Teen 2026 during the annual Miss West Virginia competition held Saturday in Martinsburg. Little earned the statewide title after competing against contestants from across West Virginia through the Miss West Virginia Organization,