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FSU approves two new degree programs
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont State University has announced the approval of two new programs today. The first new program is an Associate Of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, that will be available for middle college students, the program available for students between the ages of 16 and 18. The second...
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...
Temperatures Continue Rising for Sunday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - After seeing cool temperatures throughout most of the week, we are finally heating up and just in time for the weekend. Temperatures started rising above average yesterday and continued today with highs hitting the upper-70s and low-80s across the area. Sunday and Monday temperatures will continue to rise, expect to see highs in the mid to upper-80s and the potential for some record-breaking highs. We will see our next round of rain return Tuesday, but even with a cold front crossing, we will see highs back into the 80s towards the end of the week as we start May on Wednesday. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
Buzz Henderson Center hosts Paddle Battle Tournament
MEADOWBROOK, W.Va (WDTV) - The newly opened Buzz Henderson Center in Meadowbrook hosted a pickleball tournament on Saturday. This was the first event of its kind to be held at the center, which opened back in January. The event consisted of three tournaments, one for each division based on the...
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...
Five Below location coming to Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Preparations have been underway for one of Harrison County’s newest upcoming retail additions: Five Below. The discount retail establishment will be making its way to the Clarksburg area in the near future, with changes being made to the Eastpointe Shopping Center in order to accommodate the anticipated addition. Though the City […]
Federal West Virginia inmate sentenced for the death of fellow inmate
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced for the death of a fellow inmate. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Stephen C. Crawford, age 45, an inmate formerly housed at United States Penitentiary Hazelton, was sentenced Monday to 188 months in prison for the death of a fellow inmate. Crawford was found guilty […]
Frost Advisory extended into Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A Frosty Advisory has been issued by The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh for Thursday morning. The Advisory is in effect from 12 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Thursday. Counties included: Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, and Hancock. Temperatures are forecast to dip towards the middle 30s through Thursday morning, which could result […]
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