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First at 4 Forum: Aimeè Comer
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Director of the Clarksburg Visitor’s Bureau Aimeè Comer joined First at 4 on Monday. She talked about what’s coming up in Clarksburg, the upcoming First Friday, and where people can learn more. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at...
Gas prices down slightly after ‘skyrocket,’ AAA says
Gas prices in northern West Virginia have dropped by five cents this week after "skyrocketing" 15 cents two weeks ago and increasing again the week after. The average gas price is now $3.59 per gallon of regular gas, according to AAA data.
First at 4 Forum: Dr. Brittanie West
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Dr. Brittanie West from UHC Family Medicine joined First at 4 on Monday. She talked about allergy season, how allergies are affected by heat, and where people can learn more. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 -...
Fairmont Parks & Recreation community band rehearses for summer concerts
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - As summer draws near that means concerts will take place throughout North Central West Virginia. Since 2019 the Fairmont parks and recreation community band has been keeping folks in the friendly city entertained during the summer concert season. Band Director Mike Swisher is pleased with what he has seen from his ensemble so far in rehearsals.
Wreck on I-79 sends one to hospital, one lane closed
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - An accident between 2 vehicles has caused a temporary lane closure on I-79 Southbound. Officials confirmed one individual was transported to UHC for injuries sustained during the accident. One lane near Mile Marker 129 is temporarily closed while authorities respond accordingly. Crews from the Bridgeport Fire...
HealthNet called for motorcycle accident on Route 50
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE: 911 officials confirm that Route 50 westbound is now open. The road was cleared and opened shortly after 10:20 P.M. They add that the patient was taken by ambulance to United Hospital Center after the accident - the patient’s condition is unclear at this time.
Pittsburgh-based planetarium brings interactive experience to Liberty High School
Students at Liberty High School got a chance to learn more about the stars on Tuesday thanks to a visit from the Pittsburgh-based Pittcon Planetarium and its 14-foot-tall portable dome.
Two Free Concerts, Including Van Halen Tribute Band, Part of City Parks of Clarksburg Memorial Day Event
City Parks of Clarksburg has announced its Memorial Day weekend celebration with the opening of the Splash Zone aquatics center and newly remodeled Mini-Golf facility as well as two free concerts at the amphitheater beginning on Friday evening. Doug Comer, director of City Parks, envisioned a weekend to celebrate the...
EXCLUSIVE: Meet one of the girls who protested playing against transgender athlete in Harrison County
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - On Monday WDTV 5 News told you about five middle school athletes who were barred from their upcoming competition because they protested playing against a transgender athlete. Now, one of those students is speaking out. 5′s Tanner Gilmartin spoke with Sabrina Shriver and her mother Deborah...
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival holds annual Spring Gala
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The kick-off event for the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival was held Saturday evening at Village Square in Clarksburg. The festival’s annual spring gala to honor its new Regina Maria and her royal court, serves as a preview of what’s to come during the main festival on Labor Day weekend.
FBI CJIS Division hosts 2024 Citizens Academy graduation ceremony
Ten weeks of training culminated Tuesday night at the Bridgeport Conference Center as the FBI Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) Division held a graduation ceremony for those enrolled in its Citizen's Academy.
Small Business Week Awards Held in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) -This week is National Small Business Week, and this afternoon in Fairmont, the Small Business Administration hosted an event to honor its award winners from across the state. One hundred fifty people attended the small business administration luncheon in Fairmont on Wednesday. Officials with the SBA say...
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