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SeaLand Encounters hosts educational Shark Show at State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – Brave fairgoers got the chance to get up close and personal with some creatures from the deep. SeaLand Encounters is hosting a live Shark Show featuring two Nurse Sharks. All of the sharks they work with are raised in captivity, and some of them (like Rosita, who was rescued from living […]
Best-selling authors bringing literary talk to Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Libraries and independent bookstores are an important part of small towns across the country, and a pair of best-selling authors are highlighting that on a trip to Berkeley County West Virginia. New York Times Bestselling authors Jordan Ifueko and Namina Forna will come together for a discussion on their writing […]
O’Hern to serve as president and CEO of WVU Medicine East
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Albert L. Wright, Jr., president and CEO of the West Virginia University (WVU) Health System announced today the appointment of Mark O’Hern as president and CEO of WVU Medicine East, which includes WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center, WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center, and their affiliated clinics. O’Hern’s first day will be Monday, Nov. 4.
Strasburg Community Library faces lengthy cleanup after flooding in basement
STRASBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Strasburg Community Library faces a major cleanup after it discovered its basement was flooded with 18 inches of water following overnight storms. The flooding decimated the bookstore in the library’s basement that it uses to raise money for the library. The total cost of the damage is unknown, but the library is currently closed to patrons.
Maryland Native Shane Lee Has Emotional Reunion With Parents at Chargers Practice
Shane Lee, who is a Montgomery County native from Burtonsville, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent this past spring after three years at Alabama and his senior year at USC. As Lee took a knee after practice on Thursday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh brought Lee’s parents out for an emotional reunion before his father Mark Lee spoke to the team (clip below).
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Tom Brookens carved out fine Major League career
Plenty of Chambersburg athletes have become professionals in a variety of sports, but none have had a pro career as long or successful as Tom Brookens. Brookens was a Major League baseball player for 12 years, which included winning a World Series title with the Detroit Tigers in 1984. He...
Police Officer Injured in Gaithersburg During Pursuit of Felony Shoplifting Suspects Linked to Multiple Thefts at Rio/Crown
A Gaithersburg police officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a fleeing driver involved in two shoplifting incidents on Monday afternoon. According to the Gaithersburg Police Department, “On August 12 at 4:50 p.m., police were responding to the to the Dick’s Sporting Goods located in the unit...
West Virginia Weather: Storms Expected to Impact Weekend Plans
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for an active weather week, with a notable shift from sunny skies to potential storms by the weekend. Today brings a slight chance of showers, though most areas will remain dry as temperatures climb to a high of 84°F. The rest of the workweek will feature a warming trend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s by Thursday.
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