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Ohio man arrested for attempting to rob Fairmont store
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - An Ohio man was arrested after attempting to rob a store in Fairmont this week. Kenneth Lancaster, 23, of Toronto, Ohio, is accused of entering a store on Adams Street with a Dollar General bag on his head and attempting to rob it, according to the Fairmont Police Department.
Liberty Principal Message: LHS Students Wanting to Start 2024 Year at RCB to have Transportation Option
The following message is from Liberty High School Principal Robert L. Herrod II. "Attention parents and guardians of students currently attending Liberty High School, or students who will be beginning high school at Liberty in the fall:. "With the planned 2025 merger of Liberty High School and Robert C. Byrd...
Donald Eugene Henderson
Donald Eugene Henderson, 91, of Buckhannon, died July 12, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. He was born in Buckhannon on Sept. 4, 1932, a son of the late Francis Flay and Edna Ruth (Barnett) Henderson. On Aug. 21, 1952, he was united in marriage to Mary M....
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...
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...
Breaking ground on Buckhannon’s future: SYCC project clears major hurdle
BUCKHANNON—The children of Upshur County are closer than ever to finally enjoying a new $4 million addition to the Stockert Youth and Community Center. After nearly two years of waiting, the City of Buckhannon has received its letter of conditions […]. Read the full story. Join My Buckhannon...
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.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Heat Wave Continues Throughout the Weekend
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Our second heat wave of the summer has arrived here in NCWV as lowland high temperatures have jumped back into the 90s for the weekend. Feels-like temperatures are expected to remain below triple digits for now, but with heat and humidity rising for the start of next week we do expect to see those feels-like temperatures starting to exceed 100 degrees by Monday afternoon. Highs on Monday and Tuesday will be into the mid-90s across the lowlands. Luckily chances for convective showers throughout the evening to overnight hours Monday and Tuesday could give us some much-needed quick showers until we cool down as a result of a passing cold front into the middle of next week with showers and storms Wednesday and Thursday. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
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...
Lurch Fest set to return to Philippi
PHILIPPI – Lurch Fest 2024 officials have announced a release party for the new Ted Cassidy biography will be part of a full list of festival activities this year. The Philippi-based festival that celebrates actor and Philippi native Ted Cassidy, known for his iconic role as Lurch in “The Addams Family,” returns Aug. 3.
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...
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