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Meadowbrook Mall hosts ‘Summer Extravaganza’, gives out gift cards
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Meadowbrook Mall hosted its first Summer Extravaganza event, as part of its customer appreciation day. On Friday, every half hour from 1 pm to 4 pm 150 $15 mall gift cards were distributed for free. Shoppers could use the cards anywhere in the mall during the three hours. There were also craft stations, face painting and a bouncy house, just a few ways the mall displayed its gratitude.
West Virginia child dies in Myrtle Beach drowning
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — A two-year-old girl from Doddridge County is dead following a family vacation to Myrtle Beach. Authorities said Lylah Dillon, of New Milton, was pulled from a lazy river attraction Sunday evening. She was taken to the hospital where she later died. An autopsy is being...
NJ woman pleads guilty to defrauding Marion County victim through social media
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A New Jersey woman pled guilty to an investment scheme in federal court in Clarksburg Friday. Dianna Mae Fernandez, 38, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, is accused of defrauding victims from West Virginia and elsewhere out of more than $300,000. Fernandez admitted to wire fraud, according to...
Fairmont teacher named as finalist for WV Teacher of the Year
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Five educators from around the state have been announced as finalists for the 2025 Teacher of the Year award, including one woman from Fairmont. Krista Blankenship is a third grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Fairmont. Throughout her 18-year career, she has taught in...
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Interstate 79 Southbound in Area Between Saltwell and Marion County Line
Due to an accident on Interstate 79 South between the Saltwell Avenue exit and the Marion County line, the interstate will be closed for an extended period of time due to a vehicle fire. Officials are asking motorists to plan an alternate travel route. They are also notifying those traveling...
Young Filmmakers Camp returns to Buckhannon for 9th year
BUCKHANNON — ART26201 is gearing up to host its 9th Annual Young Filmmakers Camp in Buckhannon, with space still available for aspiring young filmmakers. The camp will run from July 29 to August 2, 2024, at the LASCAUX Micro-Theater. The week-long workshop, supported by West Virginia Wesleyan College, will...
Salem Comes from Behind for Win over Wood Ducks
The Humboldt/Hartford Wood Ducks had a lead for six innings, but Salem rallied for an 11-5 win on Sunday, July 14th. Both teams put two runs on the board in the first inning. The Wood Ducks scored two more runs in the second for a 4-2 lead. Salem got one run in the top of the fourth. The scored remained 4-3 in favor of the Wood Ducks until the top of the seventh inning. Salem scored three times to take a 6-4 lead. They added five more runs in the top of the ninth to make the score 11-4. Humboldt/Hartford added one run in the bottom of the ninth.
T&L Hotdogs to host weekly car cruise
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Another car cruise will take place at Dave’s Famous T&L Hotdogs this Saturday night!. The cruises have been & will continue to take place every Saturday night all summer long at the Clarksburg location in Rosebud Plaza and the Weston location at Garton Plaza, organizers said.
4 local fire departments to receive more than $250,000 in grants
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Senator Joe Manchin announced more than $400,000 in funding for five West Virginia fire departments Thursday. Four of the five departments are in the North Central West Virginia area. The Lumberport Fire Department will receive $94,771. The Bridgeport Fire Department will receive $81,818. The Worthington Volunteer...
Fort New Salem (West Virginia) holds annual Myths of the Mountain storytelling event
SALEM, W.Va. (WV News) — Fort New Salem held its annual Myths of the Mountains storytelling event Saturday evening. Folks showed up and took part in a guided tour of the Fort while being regaled with Appalachian tales in six different cabins. They were led by lantern bearing tour guides and visitors had a chance to hear classic tales along with original stories.
Buckhannon-Upshur quarterback Dawson Tenney aims to bounce-back from injury with breakout junior campaign
TENNERTON, W.Va. (WV News) — After his sophomore season was cut short by a broken ankle in just the team’s third game, Buckhannon-Upshur quarterback Dawson Tenney eagerly rejoined a new-look Buccaneer roster, gearing up for what promises to be a breakout junior campaign under center in 2024. “My...
Dr. Hailea Harper joins WVU Medicine United Hospital Center ENT & Audiology practice
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Hailea E. Harper, Au.D., has joined the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center ENT & Audiology practice. Dr. Harper earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Disorders from West Virginia University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, before going on to earn her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky.
Shinnston Community Band brings their sound to downtown Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The Shinnston Community Band performed a free concert Saturday afternoon on the lawn of the historical Waldomore Mansion in downtown Clarksburg. Thankfully there are several towering trees on the property that everyone performing and in the audience surely appreciated on the hot afternoon. Over...
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