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Body found in Highland County not that of Staunton man who vanished in 2012
HIGHLAND COUNTY — A body discovered mid-April near the Confederate Breastworks Trail in Highland County is not that of a Staunton man who went missing around that area 12 years ago, according to the Highland County Sheriff's Office. On April 20, a body was found on a service road...
Braves Softball Team Rolls Past Elkins by 18-4 Score
On Tuesday night, Bridgeport Middle School;s softball team boarded a school bus and headed to Elkins Middle School to play a Mid-Mountain Ten Conference game. On the way there, it did not look promising that the game would be played due to rainy weather. But when they arrived, the skies cleared and the game was able to be played.
A brighter and drier day Wednesday as the mid spring heat up continues
Wednesday starts with low level clouds, humidity, and fog as we kick the last bits of Tuesdays system out. By sunrise, the clouds begin to clear and fog lifts as temps rise into the 60s. A mix of sun and clouds turning sunny by the mid afternoon won’t hurt temps much but we do remain […]
100 years later: Remembering the fire that nearly wiped out Franklin
FRANKLIN, Wv. (WHSV) - 100 years ago the Town of Franklin, West Virginia was almost destroyed by a massive fire. On the evening of April 17, 1924, a fire broke out at the Pendleton Times that burned 37 buildings and left around 60 people homeless. ”The Pendleton Times they were...
Brandywine library reopening delayed; work to run into June
The reopening of the Brandywine Hundred Library, closed since Feb. 1 for repairs, has been delayed, New Castle County announced on Facebook. “Due to unforeseen circumstances related to the extensive replacement of equipment, Brandywine Library will not be reopening on Monday, May 6th,” the county wrote. “As soon as we have a confirmed date, we will let you know. “Until ... Read More
Defense seeks venue change in Lawrence Puffenbarger case
FRANKLIN, Wv. (WHSV) - The man accused of sexually abusing multiple children in Franklin, West Virginia was back in court on Thursday for a status hearing. 61-year-old Lawrence Puffenbarger, known as ‘Grasshopper’ by many in the community, faces seven charges of first-degree sexual abuse. In Pendleton County Circuit...
Moorefield High School community mourning loss of Gary Foster
MOOREFIELD, Wv. (WHSV) - The Moorefield and Petersburg communities are in mourning after two young men were killed in a car crash back on April 16. 23-year-old Jaron Rowland and 17-year-old Gary Foster, a Moorefield High School student were both killed when their vehicles collided. Now the Moorefield High School...
Regional Task Force holds meeting in Elkins
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Regional Task Force on Addiction, Homelessness, and Mental Health convened Tuesday at Elkins City Hall for a public meeting aimed at updating the community on its progress in tackling substance abuse issues. Since its inception in 2021, the task force has been diligently working on strategies to address these pressing […]
LUCAS to offer lung cancer screening in Parsons and Buckhannon
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Tucker and Upshur counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, LUCAS will be at:
Defense to challenge judge's decision to reject modification of bond in Randolph (West Virginia) homicide
ELKINS, W.Va. (WV News) — A defense challenge is imminent of a judge's decision to let a $2 million cash bond stand for a Randolph County murder suspect despite a special prosecutor's filing that challenged the validity of the state's case. On Monday, Randolph County Judge David H. Wilmoth...
Stories of the Week: April 21 through April 27
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page. A Barbour County organization has completed its first tiny house to provide shelter for young men who have aged out of the foster care system. The Clarksburg Water Board has proposed...
West Virginia Autism Supportive Center hosts ‘Light the Night’ 5K walk and run
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month and to bring awareness to the condition, the West Virginia Autism Supportive Center hosted the ninth "Light the Night" 5K walk and run at Riverbend Park in Elkins Friday night.
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