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South Harrison shuts down Braxton County in opener
FLATWOODS, W.Va. (WV News) — South Harrison opened its high school football season with a very impressive defensive performance for a 24-0 shutout of Braxton County Friday night in Little Kanawha Conference action. The Hawks’ defense held the Eagles to 3 yards rushing on 17 carries and 16 yards...
Remembering
Between Morgantown and Fairmont, my mother makes the rounds at three or four cemeteries. She checks on my father’s grave at the National Cemetery in Pruntytown. From there, she drives to those of her parents, grandparents, in-laws, and a couple of her friends. She makes certain headstones are clean,...
Charles Clarence Florence Jr.
Charles Clarence Florence Jr., 81, of Bridgeport, died peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Visitation, 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Funeral, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Ken Ramsey officiating. Private interment, Boggs/McCutcheon Cemetery near Reedy, WV.
NASA IV&V Facility looks to expand cybersecurity work and educational outreach
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — As cybersecurity has grown as an important industry across the world over the last decade, so too has NASA’s Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility’s commitment to not only providing such services internally, but providing cybersecurity education as well. Manny Cordero,...
Jackson's Mill Jubilee returns to Weston (West Virginia)
WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — For the past 50 years, one of the most historic locations in Lewis County has held an event for people all over the state. This year, it’s back again and bigger than ever. The 50th Jackson’s Mill Jubilee kicked off Friday, and hundreds...
Clarksburg Water Board receives $3.8 million to protect water from effects of climate change
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Clarksburg Water Board has been awarded millions of dollars in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A $3.8 million grant has been awarded to the CWB through the EPA’s Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. Officials said this is the inaugural...
UPDATE: Officer in viral Monongah traffic stop barred from working in law enforcement for now
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The investigation into Officer Nathan Lanham after a viral traffic stop earlier this month will continue for at least one more month. The West Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Program held a hearing with Lanham Thursday morning in Charleston and decided more information was needed before they could make a decision on the outcome of his career.
Rt. 50 in Clarksburg backed up after 5 vehicle accident
Update: The driver of a semi truck that was involved in this wreck is in custody after crashing on I-79 in Lewis County. Click here for the latest coverage. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Traffic is backed up in the eastbound lane on U.S. Route 50 due to a five vehicle accident on Wednesday morning. According […]
Liberty High School classrooms cool despite HVAC troubles, superintendent says
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The classrooms at Liberty High School are still “cool as normal” despite HVAC troubles, according to Superintendent of Harrison County Schools Dora Stutler. A school administrator at Liberty told Stutler that the classrooms were cool all day, even though one cooling tower is being...
Concerns many, details lacking on state-backed hydrogen projects
The dozens of comments streaming in online sent a clear message. “WHY are we having to listen to the gaslighting and patronizing narratives?” Fairmont resident BJ McManama wrote. “How do you respond to the people here who know that our way of life — our lands — our communities are at risk from this kind of industrial upheaval?”
West Virginia Wesleyan VP of enrollment shares results of recent recruitment efforts
BUCKHANNON – West Virginia Wesleyan College welcomed 360 new students to campus for the 2024 Fall semester.John Waltz, vice president for enrollment and marketing at West Virginia Wesleyan College, attended the Aug. 29 Upshur County Commission meeting to report how […]. Read the full story. Join My Buckhannon...
UCDA director says Prime 6 is a ‘great fit’ for Upshur County; plus, how to apply
BUCKHANNON – The executive director of the Upshur County Development Authority said Thursday the Buckhannon-Upshur area has never been home to a unique company quite like Prime 6. Yet, at the same time, UCDA director Brandon Tenney said Prime 6 – an innovator in high-performing clean fuels for the...
Carpenter Crunch Time Week 1; An interesting weekend of football is upon us
BUCKHANNON – Hard to believe that football season is actually here. A lot has changed in the game both at the high school level and the collegiate level. For some reason, a state like West Virginia with around 115 schools now has four classes. The transfer rules have changed the game, and it has hurt the Bucs with up to at least 10 football players leaving for other schools in the last two years.
Football Bucs struggle in loss in opener at Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT – It started off poorly and never got any better for the Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers in their 2024 debut on the road against the Bridgeport Indians Friday night.The Bucs went down 35-0 after one quarter and lost a 77-0 decision.Bridgeport […]. Read the full story. Join My Buckhannon...
Upshur County Circuit Clerk’s Office accepting applications for full-time deputy clerk position
The Upshur County Circuit Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time deputy clerk position. The position offers excellent health care benefits. Duties include the ability to effectively handle requests from the public, handling numerous telephone requests or inquiries for records that may or may not be confidential in nature, normal office correspondence, filing, and other duties as assigned. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Typing skills and computer experience are required.
Colts erupt in second quarter to best Grafton
PHILIPPI — Philip Barbour erupted for five touchdowns in the second quarter en route to claiming a 35-14 win over Grafton Friday night at George Byrer Field at BC Bank Park. After a scoreless first quarter filled with opening-game mistakes on both sides, the Colts came to life on offense behind senior Drew Morral and junior Logan Beam, who each found the end zone twice in the second canto.
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