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Fundraiser organizers confident they surpassed goal for Star City Police Chief’s cancer battle
The organizers of a fundraiser for Star City Police Department Chief Jessica Colebank's cancer battle say they're confident they surpassed the $10,000 goal they set for Friday night's spaghetti dinner.
Picky in Parsons contest winners!
Our promotions team has announced the winners of the Picky in Parsons video contest, to award free tickets to the big Pickin’ in Parsons Bluegrass Festival in West Virginia next weekend. First prize goes to Latasha Midcap from Evans, WV, who made up and sang a Picky People Passionate...
Second Annual Stonewood Firefighter's Festival is Set for 3-Day Event with Plenty of Entertainment on Tap
The second annual Stonewood Firefighter’s Festival is scheduled to take place August 2-4 in Stonewood. And once again, everyone is invited. The three-day festival’s main day is Saturday with a full lineup of entertainment. From good food from multiple food truck vendors along with music, crafts, a pageant...
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Hamlin, Clay, Grantsville, and Clarksburg
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Lincoln, Clay, Calhoun, and Harrison counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at:
House Call: UV Rays & Skin Safety, Part IV
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - I’m Meredith Williams, MPH, RN, OCN, director of cancer services at United Hospital Center. July is Ultraviolet Safety Month and I’m here to answer your questions about UV Rays and skin safety. 1. With the beginning of the school year right around the corner,...
FALSE ALARM: Police find no evidence of shooting at Meadow Creek Apartments
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE (7/26 at 11:15 a.m.): 911 officials said the shooting was a false alarm. ORIGINAL: A shooting was reported at the Meadow Creek Apartments in Bridgeport Friday morning. Authorities responded to the apartment complex, which is located on South Mimosa Lane, at approximately 10:15 a.m., according...
Bridgeport welcomes new Director of Human Resources
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Amanda Woody may be new to the city of Bridgeport, but she’s no stranger to social work. Prior to making the move to Bridgeport, Woody spent time with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office building an impressive resume. However recently, she was named Bridgeport’s new Director of Human Resources, hoping to make her mark in the position she knew she couldn’t let pass.
Pantry Plus More to hold back-to-school bash in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Pantry Plus More in Morgantown will be holding a back-to-school bash early next month. The back-to-school bash will be held at the Mon County Center at Mylan Park on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is for any student attending a...
Urgent Search Underway for Missing 75-Year-Old Man with Dementia in Orlando
The Orlando Police Department has issued an urgent alert regarding Miguel Vera, a 75-year-old resident with dementia, who has been reported missing since early this morning. Vera, described as a man of 5 feet 7 inches in height, weighing 150 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair, was last seen in the vicinity of S. Kirkman Road and Raleigh Street around 2 a.m. He was notably wearing a blue shirt and black pants at the time of his disappearance, according to Orlando Police.
West Virginia Coal Mining Fatality: Woman Dies in Second Incident of 2024
Reporting from Charleston, WV: Ashley Cogar, a 33-year-old coal truck driver from Erbacon, West Virginia, tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in an accident at the Wyco Surface Mine. This incident is the second coal mining fatality in the state this year, which raises ongoing concerns about mine safety.
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