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McDaniel to perform at Barbour County Fair
PHILIPPI — Up-and-coming country music star Chase McDaniel will perform during the 2024 Barbour County Fair. McDaniel will take the stage at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Barbour County Fairgrounds. Raised in the small town of Greensburg, Kentucky by his grandparents, Chase McDaniel is one of Nashville’s most tenacious singer-songwriters and...
Upcoming city meetings and events announced for mid-July
BUCKHANNON — Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers of Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Board meeting agendas can be found at this link. City Council meeting agendas can be found at this...
Upshur County School Board goes live: Meetings are now just a click away
BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Board of Education will now live stream all their meetings and post them on YouTube for later viewing. Upshur County Schools superintendent Christy Miller said a new senate bill passed recently requiring all school boards […]. Read the full story. Join My Buckhannon...
Donald Eugene Henderson
Donald Eugene Henderson, age 91, of Buckhannon, died July 12, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. He was born in Buckhannon on September 4, 1932, a son of the late Francis Flay and Edna Ruth (Barnett) Henderson. On August 21, 1952, he was united in marriage to Mary M. Campbell, who preceded him in death on August 7, 2015.
Northern West Virginia ghost linked to Country music's "Big Bad John"
GRANT TOWN, W.Va. — If you've had the opportunity to descend into a West Virginia coal mine, you might have come away with a new sense of the absolute darkness. The coal itself absorbs what little light might reach into the deep. Though the darkness can inspire dread, the...
Mason Bailey: East Fairmont’s New Wrestling Coach and Two-Time State Champion Inspires Success
Two-time state champion Mason Bailey has been appointed as the new head wrestling coach at East Fairmont High School, succeeding Logan Bowman who stepped down for personal reasons. Bailey, who returned to East Fairmont as an assistant coach last year, expressed his excitement at the opportunity, describing it as a dream come true to give back to his community.
Adopt-A-Highway volunteer picnic scheduled
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Transportation have announced the Annual Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Appreciation Day Picnic, set for Saturday, Aug. 3, at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, Lewis County. "The event is dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of volunteers who commit their time...
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.
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...
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...
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