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RESIDENTS have just weeks to buy groceries before a new surcharge hits on December 1. Shoppers at Walmart, Kroger, and more will be affected by the fee. Randolph County in West Virginia is implementing a 10 cent surcharge on goods and services to fund emergency ambulance services. Commission President David...
KINGWOOD, W.Va. –– A former teacher at the Bruceton Elementary School has agreed to deferred adjudication after being charged with maltreatment of a disabled child. Melissa Kent was one of three teachers accused in the incident that happened in March of this year. Kent, Jessica Hunter, and Leah...
West Virginia Republicans have maintained a supermajority in the state legislature following Tuesday’s election. But Democrats are slated to double their seats in both chambers. Election results will not be official until canvassing is completed next week, but if preliminary results hold, Democrats will jump from two seats to...
Noah Keith Gilroy → Savannah Carol Waybright Dobbins. Ronald D. Beckwith and Sandra Beckwith → James Weese. Mingo District; two parcels containing 1.2 acres and 2 acres. Michael S. Lowther → Tony D. Stoops and Teresa M. Stoops. Beverly District; Lot 17. Dolly Holdings LLC → BAM...
For just four days out of the year, you can visit a small, village-like Christmas town right in the middle of Preston County.
ELKINS , W.Va (WDTV) - A new 10-cent special emergency ambulance service fee will be added to eligible transactions in Randolph County beginning Dec. 1, after approval by the Randolph County Commission. The fee applies to goods sold in the county and services performed in the county. It is intended...
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Democrats made significant gains in the West Virginia Legislature during Tuesday’s general election, flipping several Republican-held seats in both the House of Delegates and State Senate, although Republicans will still maintain a supermajority in both chambers. According to unofficial election results, Democrats increased their representation in the 100-member House of Delegates […]
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Lance Wheeler has been elected to represent District 8 in the West Virginia Senate, defeating Kim Hundley. The district covers a portion of Putnam and Kanawha Counties. Wheeler served the Kanawha County Commission from 2020-26. He left the commission earlier this year to lead the...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was a busy Tuesday night in Kanawha and Putnam counties for the election. There were several races of note in the House of Delegates. – 18th District incumbent Jim Butler, R, defeated Democrat Jonathan Hersman in a tightly contested race. Butler earned 90 more votes than Hersman.
The proclamation for General Christian was officially recognized by the Marion County Commission on Oct. 28.
Pruitt says the skilled nursing community will create many new job opportunities since it will more than double the capacity of the old one.
Even in death, a West Virginia father, veteran and husband is continuing to save lives through the gift of organ donation.
More than a month ahead of her scheduled hearings before the West Virginia Ethics Commission (WVEC), Clarksburg City Manager Tiffany Fell has agreed to pay $2,000 to resolve
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — This Veteran’s Day, McDonald’s in north central West Virginia are giving back with free, hot meals for those who served. According to a press release, McDonald’s locations in the Clarksburg and Weston areas will offer free meals to both veterans and those who are currently serving in the military on Veterans Day.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - WDTV’s annual Salute to Service dinner was held Thursday at the Clarksburg VFW to honor veterans, with community members and service organizations attending. Maria Saunders, VFW state chaplain, said she has attended several of the dinners over the past couple of years and described this...
HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that the southbound Interstate 79 on-ramp at WV 58, will close at night for paving next week. The road closure will be on WV 58, on the Interstate 79 southbound on-ramp, at the 117 exit (Anmoore), from 6:00 P.M. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, until 6:00 A.M. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
Along Interstate 79 in North Central West Virginia, two kinds of workers carry a quiet fear about their own mental health. One group is the physicians, nurses and other clinicians who keep the state’s hospitals and clinics open. The other is the federal workforce in Clarksburg, home of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division, […]
HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - Harrison County Animal Control is asking for the public’s help finding out who abandoned these two underweight puppies on a rail trail. The puppies were found at the rail trailhead between Arlington and Glen Falls, according to a Facebook post from the agency. Animal Control said the only thing left with them was a pile of dog treats.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County officials continue to express the need for county representation on one of the largest public utilities in the county. Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom spoke about recent developments involving the Morgantown Utility Board on WAJR’s Talk of the Town, where he called for the Morgantown City Council to consider a county resident to replace longtime board member Tom Witt, who recently announced he would not seek reappointment. Bloom discussed the need to have representation for more than half of the customers that do not live within city limits while also stating the potential impacts on development if the status quo were to continue.
Road Closure on County Route 20, Sunny Lane, to Begin Thursday, November 12, 2026. Marshall County, WV – A portion of County Route 20, Sunny Lane, will be closed at milepost 0.20 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for a culvert installation. Traffic signs will be used to maintain traffic. Local traffic, school buses, and emergency vehicles will be accommodated.
