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Female middle schoolers who refused to compete against transgender student banned from future competition
Five West Virginia middle school student-athletes have been banned from all future competition after they protested the participation of a transgender student during their track and field competition. The five Lincoln Middle School students refused to compete against Becky Pepper-Jackson, a 13-year-old biological male who identifies as a transgender girl, during an April 18 shot put […]
Man gets prison for stealing cash and identities from customers at West Virginia credit union
Brandon Rayshawn Watkins, 30, of Douglasville, Georgia, was sentenced today to 13 months in federal prison for bank fraud. According to court documents and statements made in court, Watkins made unauthorized transactions from accounts at Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union in New Martinsville. Watkins obtained the personal identifying information and account numbers for numerous credit […]
Long Vacant Commercial Site Set for New Business as Work Moves Ahead for Near $1 Million Retail Project
A long vacant site that used to be home to a new and used car dealership for decades will soon see a new business open up shop. According to a Harrison County official, the site situated at the intersection of Davisson Run Road and U.S. Route 19 (Milford Street) will soon be home to the second DG Market grocery store in Harrison County.
Harrison County Commission attempting to buy parking lots
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV)- The lots that sit on Washington Avenue behind the Harrison Courthouse used to be owned by the city of Clarksburg for years, but currently, they are under the control of a private entity, which charges people to park. That has some concerned it’s keeping people away from downtown – and harming business.
West Virginia officials approve construction of gas-turbine power plant
CHARLESTON — The siting certificate for a gas-turbine power plant proposed by Competitive Power Ventures in Doddridge County more than a year ago was approved Monday by the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The wholesale generation plant proposed by CPV Shay would be capable of supplying electricity to 1.8...
Mini Pop Kids Bringing Canada's Number One Music Brand for Children to Clarksburg's Amp on July 20
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Mini Pop Kids, Canada’s #1 music brand for kids is coming to the Clarksburg Amphitheater on July 20th! The Mini Pop Kids will take the stage to perform kid friendly versions of today’s biggest pop songs in this energetic and interactive live show!. For...
Clarksburg Pizza Co. Holds Grand-Opening Ceremony
Various local and statewide officials were on hand Thursday, April 25, in Clarksburg to celebrate the opening of the area's newest restaurant. A ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for Clarksburg Pizza company took place Thursday, April 25. Clarksburg Pizza Co., located in the Adamston section of Clarksburg, will be...
Clarksburg’s 2024 sidewalk reimbursement program to begin
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The City of Clarksburg’s 2024 sidewalk reimbursement program is set to begin May 3rd. This initiative provides financial assistance for property owners looking to improve sidewalks and curbs around their properties. The program is open to both residential and commercial property owners within Clarksburg city...
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