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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.
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.
BBG Tech: The Cybersecurity Struggles of Small Rural Businesses in West Virginia
In the digital age, small businesses face many challenges, and for those located in rural areas like much of West Virginia, cybersecurity is a critical but often overlooked threat. With limited budgets and resources, these businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can have devastating consequences. This article explores the cybersecurity risks small rural businesses face, why they are targeted, and practical steps they can take to protect themselves. The reality is that these crimes may not be reported or seen in the news much, but the threat still exists, and business owners need to be aware.
High pressure settles into the area today
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! As we come to the close of another work week we are greeted with higher temperatures and clearing skies as we move on throughout the weekend. We do have a few chances of rainfall in the more mountainous regions throughout the afternoon. Highs today are going to be in the mid to high 80s in the lowlands and the mid 70s in the higher elevations.
West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow Medicaid to deny coverage for gender-affirming surgery
West Virginia will take its fight over whether its Medicaid program must cover gender-affirming surgeries to the Supreme Court, the state’s Republican attorney general announced Thursday. “Once again, the state of West Virginia is going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference in Bridgeport, W.Va. The announcement is the latest…
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