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Bruceton Mills hosts 76th annual Good Neighbor Days celebration
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. (WBOY) — The communities of Brandonville and Bruceton Mills are celebrating their Good Neighbor Days Festival this weekend with plenty of events set to happen throughout the communities. The festival features the Good Neighbor Days Parade and Mile Race on Friday along with things like raffles, games, vendors and food. Much of […]
Jackson Co. Commission clears up confusion on opioid settlement spending
RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) — Questions are being brought up about West Virginia opioid settlement money and what it’s being used for, specifically in Jackson County. Friday evening, the Jackson County Commission addressed public concerns about a new training center and gun range and how much of the settlement money was used to build it. According […]
Stories of the Week: July 14 through July 20
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page. West Virginia State Police have identified a body pulled from Summersville Lake as that of a missing Morgantown man. The buyer of a 99-bedroom Elkins IOOF Home plans to turn it...
Cabela’s celebrating 20 years with birthday party
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Cabela’s Outfitters at The Highlands is turning 20 and is inviting the community to help them celebrate! The outdoor store is hosting its 20th birthday party on August 10 from noon to 8 p.m. According to organizers, over 60 vendors will be in the Crafters Market located between the store […]
WVU Medicine Children’s opens new clinic to help families with infants diagnosed with NAS
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU Medicine Children’s has partnered with local organization to offer a new clinic for families with infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). IMPACT WV, a program at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities with a focus on improving the health and well-being of...
West Virginia Ranks 10th in 2024 MLB Draft Slot Value
Players drafted out of West Virginia University earned the 10th highest amount of signing bonus slot money out of any college in the nation. Five Mountaineers were drafted in the 2024 MLB Draft, headlined by 7th overall pick JJ Wetherholt. Other Mountaineers drafted include David Hagaman (4th round), Aidan Major (5th round), Derek Clark (9th round), and Tyler Switalski (16th round). Combined, those five players signed for $8,018,500 in signing bonus slot money.
Beverly-Lowell knocks out Marietta in Legion Baseball district tournament action
BEVERLY, Ohio (WTAP) - It was a successful day for Beverly-Lowell Post 389/750 in the District 8 American Legion Baseball Tournament at Fort Frye High School. First, they narrowly defeated Marietta Post 64 4-3 in a game that went eight innings. Beverly-Lowell jumped out to an early 3-0 in the...
Bakers face off to be named the best at the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Local bakers gathered at GoAart Ballpark in Charleston for the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest. The bakers whipped up their best iterations of the West Virginia staple to compete for the prestigious Golden Thumb Awards, Both judge's choice and the people's choice awards were up for grabs.
Students get Moovin' and Groovin' in Charleston to prepare for a new school year
CHALRESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The first day of school is right around the corner and an event was held at the Charleston Town Center Mall Saturday to help kids prepare for the new school year. Moovin' and Groovin' featured free giveaways and free or discounted services from local vendors...
Domestic situation occurred between couple after watching Trump’s speech
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic situation between a couple ensued after watching Trump’s acceptance speech. On July 19, 2024, at approximately 1 a.m., Deputy H. Walker was sent to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Ravendiff area of Wyoming County. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with a female victim who revealed […]
Couple arrested after dispute over drinking the last Pepsi
SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A couple was arrested after fighting over drinking the last Pepsi. On July 17, 2024, a Raleigh County Deputy was assigned to respond to a domestic disturbance in Sophia. Upon arrival, the deputy found the complainant on the back porch of the residence. She reported that her daughter, Destiny Smith, had […]
Davis Medical Center to offer free eye screenings as part of Healthy Vision Month
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - Davis Medical Center is celebrating Healthy Vision Month with free eye screenings. The event will take place on Thursday, July 25th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the DMC Marketplace in Elkins. During the event, Dr. Misty Wray, an ophthalmologist, and her staff will provide...
Active Weather Pattern Expected to Start Next Week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Despite drought conditions across all of NCWV, we look to finally be entering an active-weather pattern next week that will give us multiple chances for rain showers across the viewing area. The best chances look to remain in our southern counties and the mountains, which are areas in the greatest need of precipitation. After a mainly dry Sunday across NCWV, rain chances pick up tomorrow night and continue into Monday. Most chances for thunderstorms will remain non-severe on Monday. Scattered lighter rain chances throughout the rest of the week. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
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