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‘Benson River Jam’ along Tygart River will feature live music this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The first Benson River Jam will be held tomorrow along the Tygart River. The event will feature four artists playing live music and will take place from noon to 8 p.m., according to the Facebook event. Chad Heldreth will play at noon, and Kelly Lynott will...
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, Fireworks Display Set Tonight at Clarksburg's Amp with Free Admission
The City Parks of Clarksburg announced that the Wheeling symphony is set to perform this evening, Saturday July 6 as part of the Celebration of America at Veterans Park in Clarksburg. The event is funded in part by the Cultural Foundation, the City of Clarksburg, and the. Harrison County Commission....
Task force delivers first fire hydrant inspection and maintenance rules
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A set of rules for fire hydrant maintenance developed by a task force empaneled by state lawmakers is prepared for review and comment. The task force was created in June of 2023 after an investigation into the maintenance and testing of fire hydrants statewide. Morgantown Utility...
Reaction to Morgantown firefighter pay dispute
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– Firefighters in Morgantown are concerned as new policies are enacted by the city to comply with a new state law. The measure, sponsored by state Senator Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, requires municipalities to pay firefighters during holidays for their entire shift even if it spans two calendar days or give them equal time off.
Thornton native wins Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024
THORNTON W.Va – After representing West Virginia for a year, Taylor County native Grace Austin-Trboyevich was named Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024. Miss Agriculture USA, a national nonprofit organization, runs through all 50 states, inviting all ages from two years old and beyond. Austin-Trboyevich started her journey with the organization by applying to be West Virginia’s queen in 2023.
Independence Day Celebrations set in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown is ready to welcome area residents to come celebrate Independence Day. A day of family-friendly activities, live music, and 4th of July fireworks will kick off at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park Amphitheater. City of Morgantown Arts and Culture Director Vincent Kitch encourages residents to come down to the free event that will also include local food vendors and performances from local aerial performers.
America-themed First Friday held for Fourth of July in Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Downtown Clarksburg hosted a festive First Friday to kick off the Fourth of July weekend. First Friday is an art and music series that helps Clarksburg’s revitalization efforts by bringing people to the downtown area. The festivals have been going on in Clarksburg for 3...
WVU advances their search for a new president with several representatives from southern WV
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia University Board of Governors is advancing their search for a new president. This announcement comes after WVU President E. Gordon Gee announced his intent to retire after his contract ends on June 30, 2025. In order to find a new president, the Vice President of the Board of […]
Two Mountain State volunteer fire departments benefit from the Lowes Hometowns program this year
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Lowe’s Home Improvement will perform nearly $200,000 at two volunteer fire department facilities in the state. Lowe’s District Manager Brittany Roberts said they’ll do the work through the Lowe’s Hometowns program. Materials are provided and associates participate in completing the projects, but members of the community are encouraged to help as well.
Bonnie's Bus Scheduled for Four Additional July Stops in Area Including Two in Harrison County
Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Harrison, Doddridge, and Lewis 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:. Community Care of Clarksburg from 8 a.m. to...
Why Bridgeport? What is Essential for City Survival
There is a considerably large range of answers to this question. At the most fundamental level, the basic needs for human survival are air, shelter, water, and food. I have listed them in order of how quickly we would perish without them. Beyond these foundational requirements, sociologists add clothing, physical space, sleep, transportation, safety, communication, love, education, etc. I don’t fault these assertions at all. Each is important in its unique way and to a varying degree.
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