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WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 15, 2024- Gary E. West College of Business students curated a student-driven fashion show set to take place on April 17th from 7-8 P.M. in the College Union Ballroom. The Thrill of Thrift Fashion Show is inspired by the Topper Thrift consignment shop located on the first floor of Main Hall, and the event came to fruition by Junior Marketing Major, Tessa Ullom.

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack has resumed operations Sunday after closing for this weekend’s flood on Friday. Its parent company Delaware North issued a press release saying that the slots, Sportsbook, table games and food court are all now open. Poker will resume on Wednesday, while the Sunday kiosk promotion will run until […]

The Home & Life Expo wrapped up its three-day event at The Highlands. "If you're in the market for something from a household perspective, it's a great place to judge. We have competitors going against each other. You can take a look at what the pricing is for a garage door or a roof. That gives you the ability, when you are ready to purchase, to know who has the best deal, who might offer the best service, and who you might like to go with," said Kurt Zende, President of the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce.

Horseback riding is available at many West Virginia state parks and resorts, according to the state's tourism website.

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special group of students at Wheeling Park High School held a special pet adoption event today at Wheeling Park. The Paws for a Cause club is a student-led initiative at Wheeling Park High School that aims to help and support various animal shelters throughout the Ohio Valley in many ways. […]

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Happening in Marshall County, A Hard Day's Night, a Beatles tribute band, is set to perform Saturday night at 7:30 at the Moundsville Center, located in the former West Virginia Penitentiary. The tribute band has been playing the Beatles famous songs across the country since 1996....

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Life Expo and Spring Craft Show are back for 2024. Held at the Highlands Sports Complex, the shows will feature a variety of vendors selling things like jewelry, wood works, food, products for home renovation, and many more. The vendors are from […]

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to raise awareness on the dangers associated with alcohol, and resources to help those struggling with addiction. But you don’t have to be an alcoholic to have issues. Officials with First Choice Services tell us that alcohol misuse contributes to […]

Looking for a food challenge? This West Virginia restaurant is putting you to the test. Taqueria 304 in Wheeling, West Virginia have called out their customers to take on the Diablo’s Doom Challenge. To complete the challenge you must eat three chicken tacos, soft or street, with Jalapenos and Doom sauce. You will need to […]

WHEELING, W.Va. — Monster trucks will be making their comeback in Ohio County. The Toughest Monster Truck Tour will take place April 26-27 in Wheeling. But that's not all. There's plenty of other names performing in Wheeling in the coming months. Upcoming artists at the Capitol Theater include Ian...

WHEELING, W.Va. — The Stifel Fine Arts Center hosted its annual crosscurrents art exhibition Thursday night in Wheeling. For more than 40 years, the Oglebay Institute has shown multimedia work from artists across West Virginia, Pennsylvania and more. The current exhibit includes 91 pieces of art on both floors...

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — After all of the rainy, gloomy weather we’ve had over the past few weeks, the thought of a beautiful sun-soaked beach could be just what the doctor ordered. Now you can have that experience right here in the Friendly City, well, almost. Back to the Beach is the theme for the […]

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Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack will close Friday at 5 p.m. due to the threat of flooding from the Ohio River and will remain closed until further notice. All promotions for the day are cancelled. Look for updates on the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack website, social media and email. Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is...

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Prom season is almost here and a popular spot in Belmont County is opening its doors for pictures. The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum in Barnesville has been a popular place for prom pictures over the years. But instead of charging for pictures, the museum is opening its first floor with a recommended donation.

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — If you like live music, food trucks, a festival atmosphere, and helping abused and neglected animals, mark your calendar. On Saturday, May 4th, the Raise The Woof Band Bash will take place at the Carnes Center at the Belmont County Fairgrounds. It’s being presented by Belmont County Hoof and Paw […]

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Listen up, girls. (Notice we’re not saying boys.) If you’d like a four-legged companion, meet Brody. Brody lost out on a chance to be the 7News Pet Of The Week because of a scheduling problem. But his story needs to be told, so here it is! Brody was rescued by […]

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Fifty years ago, women were not allowed to become priests in the Episcopal Church. But eleven women accomplished it anyway, ordained by several retired bishops in Philadelphia.The movie “The Philadelphia Eleven” will be shown this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Towngate Theatre and Cinema. The 90-minute documentary details how […]