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New Harrison County Business Hoping to Pamper You

The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting event for the area’s newest business recently. On Friday, October 16, the ribbon was cut on The Beauty Room LLC. The business, according to the Chamber, is ready to help you look and feel your beautiful best. It...

Harrison County, WV · 2d

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WVDOH announces another I-79 bridge project in Harrison County

LOST CREEK, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Division of Highways has announced a new Harrison County bridge project in Harrison County. The project will take place on the Browns Creek bridge, which runs over Mount Clare Road about one mile north of the Lost Creek exit. The deck on...

Harrison County, WV · 3d

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Update on West Virginia vs. Kansas amidst FAA national ground stop chaos

How will the national flight issues impact West Virginia's game against Kansas?

Morgantown, WV · 6h

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“I accepted death that day”: Lewis County family receives new home after surviving July 21 floods

JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) - A Lewis County family that lost its home in the July 21 floods is receiving a new home built by Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders. Letitia and Billy Lowther have lived in a camper on a muddy lot with their 16-year-old daughter and two dogs in the months since the flood.

Lewis County, WV · 7h

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Kansas reaches Morgantown after nationwide ground stop

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. Kansas has reached Morgantown ahead of Saturday’s football game against West Virginia, clearing a significant travel hurdle during a nationwide aviation disruption. The official Kansas football account posted from Morgantown on Friday evening, providing primary confirmation that the visiting team had made it to town. The...

Morgantown, WV · 8h

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Bridgeport to be Part of Seven-Figure WVDOH Project Involving Several Cities and Two Counties in 2027

As construction work by the West Virginia Division of Highways continues at full throttle, expect to see more work in 2027 that could come around the same time as the Virginia Avenue bridge replacement. In September, the WVOHD awarded a contract to Tempo Construction LLC, the low bidder on a...

Bridgeport, WV · 2d

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Morgantown ranked among best small sports cities in the U.S.

A new ranking compiled by WalletHub combines several of its previous ones that took a look at how each U.S. city favors certain sports, including football, baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey.

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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West Virginia Emergency Management Division and FEMA announce potential disaster relief for renters affected by August storms

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Renters in three counties in the Mountain State could be able to get grants from FEMA to help with recovery following storms and flooding that occurred in August. According to a press release, renters with damage from flooding and storms from August 14, 2026 to August 18, 2026 in Fayette, Kanawha, […]

Fayette County, WV · 9h

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Services announced for fallen Preston County firefighter, community leader

NEWBURG, W.Va. — Funeral services for a Preston County firefighter and community leader will be held this weekend in Newburg. Clinton “JR” Wolfe, 61, was a firefighter and assistant fire chief with the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) and was killed in the line of duty Sunday. No other information has been released.

Preston County, WV · 1d

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A WVU Army ROTC Cadet From a Coal Town Finds a Uniform, a Passport and a Camera

From his shrinking West Virginia hometown, Ayden Norcross assumed his future lay under the hood of other people’s cars or in the crawl space of other people’s homes, as an auto mechanic or HVAC technician, with enough steady pay to continue fueling his passion — filming silly YouTube videos.

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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Progressive gifts veteran in West Virginia a new vehicle

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A veteran living in West Virginia is getting a helping hand as she works toward her next chapter. Wintre Ward, an Ohio Army National Guard veteran, received the keys to a Chevy Malibu on Tuesday as part of the Progressive Keys to Progress program. Ward,...

West Virginia · 2d

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City of Morgantown to pause rollout of new LED streetlights amidst resident concerns

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A rollout of LED streetlights within the City of Morgantown will be paused amidst resident concerns over light intruding into homes at night. Morgantown City Manager Jamie Miller announced towards the end of the Morgantown City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday that the current LED light replacements have been put on pause as city officials discuss alternatives with FirstEnergy affiliate Mon Power as part of the ongoing bulb replacement plan. The pause was made in response to numerous concerns expressed by First Ward residents that carried over into the public portion of Tuesday’s meeting.

Morgantown, WV · 3d

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Community baby shower supports expecting mothers in Taylor County

New or expecting mothers and parents were invited to a free community baby shower on Thursday hosted by Taylor County Partners in Prevention.

Taylor County, WV · 1d

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West Virginia Rural Health Association recognizes healthcare professionals, city officials as part of annual conference

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...

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Taylor County Board of Education considers no-confidence vote in superintendent

The Taylor County Board of Education scheduled a meeting to consider a no-confidence vote in Superintendent Dr. John Stallings following his impact statement concerning the possible closure of Flemington Elementary School.

Taylor County, WV · 1d

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Lower Greenmont pedestrian bidge and greenscape continues to take shape

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Efforts to continue development of green space in the lower Greenmont neighborhood in Morgantown are starting to take shape. Morgantown Director of Engineering and Public Works Damien Davis confirmed that the pedestrian bridge located near the Essie’s Sweet Shoppe at the end of Pennsylvania Avenue is expected to be completed and open to the public within the next few weeks. The bridge that will be placed across Decker’s Creek to create another access into the downtown area will be the first of several projects that will take place over the next several months to develop the green space, including plans to address select parcels of property near the bridge.

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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WVU lights Woodburn Hall as building marks 150 years

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia University students gathered at the center of campus Thursday for cookies, hot apple cider and the lighting of Woodburn Hall, which is celebrating 150 years. The community came together to light the historic building and ring in the holiday season. Tradition returns under Benson.

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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W.Va. National Guard To Honor Fallen Soldier

The West Virginia National Guard will hold Monday a remembrance event in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. On Nov. 26, 2025 Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe were shot during an attack in Washington, D.C. They were serving as part of Operation D.C. Safe and Beautiful, to provide additional security and safety at key locations in the district.

West Virginia · 10h

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Northwood Health Systems adds new psychiatrist to their staff in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Northwood Health Systems welcomed a new adult and geriatric psychiatrist to their staff. Northwood Health Systems is a nonprofit behavioral health center for residents of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel county. After running a private practice in North Carolina the past six years, Dr. Todd Derreberry decided that he wanted […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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U.S. Army veteran, killed in late October wreck in Buckhannon, provides the gift of life as organ donor

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A U.S. Army veteran killed in an Upshur County accident is being remembered this Veterans Day for giving the gift of life. Thomas “Shayne” Knight, of Jane Lew, died at 35 years old after suffering injuries in a Buckhannon car wreck in late October. His wife, Aislynn Posey, was also killed in the crash.

Buckhannon, WV · 2d