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First at 4 Forum: Stephanie Humphrey
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Technology expert Stephanie Humphrey stopped by the First at 4 Tuesday. She shared hot, new technology for the summer. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5 p.m. only on WDTV.
Clarksburg City Council swears in new councilman
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WDTV) - Clarksburg City Council swore in three members on Monday. Marc Jackson and Martin Howe were reelected but joining them was new face, Ryan Deems, who is looking forward to serving his hometown in city hall. “I started running for political office in 2019, and I’ve won...
Candidate filing period begins for Fairmont City Council election
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont residents who are interested in becoming city council members will be able to throw their hat in the ring starting next Monday. The candidate filing period for the November 5th Fairmont Municipal Election will begin at 8:30 a.m. July 8th and last until 4:30 p.m. on August 7th.
WVU issues safety warning following 2 burglary incidents Tuesday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia University issued a campus warning following a report of a burglary Tuesday. The burglary was reported right after 9 a.m. at a building located at 633 North Spruce Street in Morgantown, which is a University-owned building. A cleaning crew had arrived at the site and allegedly found three people inside who were not authorized to be there.
Triple A forecasts record numbers to hit the road for Independence Day travel
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A record number of Americans will take to the road for the Independence Day holiday this year, according to a report from the Mid-Atlantic Division of Triple A. Spokesperson Tiffany Stanley said this holiday falls toward the end of the of the week, encouraging people to...
Lightsaber training class to be offered in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A lightsaber training class will be offered in Bridgeport this month!. The class is presented by Outer Rim Praxeum, a “not-for-profit” performance martial arts school based in Fairmont, and will take place on July 27th at the Benedum Civic Center. Organizers provide a foam...
Morgantown boy suffers seizure at pool, receives treatment at WVU Medicine
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Summer vacation means plenty of family swim time at local pools. For most kids, it’s business as usual — splashing, cannonballs, and the like, but when Elizabeth Pauley heard the three whistles from the pool’s lifeguards, she knew something wasn’t right. A boy was being pulled out of the pool. She instantly recognized his swim trunks. It was her son Jackson.
Former Fairmont Senior, WVU Standout and Current Pittsburgh Steeler, Zach Frazier, Nets Another Honor
Houston’s Jamal Shead and Texas’ Madisen Skinner were named the Big 12 Male and Female Athletes of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Shead captured the award in the Cougars’ inaugural year in the league while Skinner is the second consecutive Longhorn to collect the honor and the 16th overall.
Gilmer County football finds its man
GLENVILLE – The Gilmer County High School football program will be competing in the “new look” Class A field with a first-year head coach. On Monday evening, the Gilmer County Board of Education approved 1999 Titan graduate Tommy Hamric to guide the program. “Absolutely,” Hamric said of...
New Morgantown leadership sworn-in, homeless issues continue
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Morgantown city council members elected leadership for the coming year and called for action on homeless issues and support for the police department. First Ward Councilor Joe Abu-Ghannam was elected mayor after dual nominations. Abu-Ghannam, Jenny Selin, Dave Harshbarger, and Bill Kawecki voted for Joe Abu-Ghannam. Fifth Ward Councilor Danielle Trumble received votes from herself and Third Ward Councilor Louise Michael. Seventh Ward Councilor Brian Butcher abstained in the vote for mayor.
WVU football 2024 roster review: Cornerbacks
Cornerbacks continue to be a position of emphasis for West Virginia University football head coach Neal Brown and his staff on a yearly basis, and this year’s list of corners includes a variety of newcomers. In today’s defensive edition of Gold and Blue Nation’s roster review series, we take...
Bridgeport Class of ’74 Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary
The Bridgeport Alumni Association marked nearly a century and a half of tradition and success with the 140th annual banquet June 29. The class of 1974 celebrated their 50th anniversary and the bulldog spirit they took with them through life. The banquet was in Undo’s West at St. Clairsville.
Morgantown Public Library celebrates 60th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -As Independence Day approaches, it gives us a time reflect on some of the important moments in our countries history that has helped contributed to making the U.S what it is today. One of those crucial moments was signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The bill, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, put an end to segregation; and gave Americans the equal opportunity to enjoy public accommodations without being descriminated against based on race, gender, or national origin. Today marks the 60th anniversary of the milestone that changed this country forever, and to honor that the Morgantown Public Library is hosting a celebration this evening. The night will feature local civil rights activists like ‚Al Anderson, who attended the 1963 March on Washington. Charlene Marshall, who helped integrate local restaurants. Not to mention an exhibit that tells the story of the historical act; designed by the community coalition for social justice. Eve Faulkes, the main designer of the exhibit not only wanted to tell the story of the civil rights movement as a national movement, but also a local one.
Best Virginia completes summer roster with one final big man addition
Former West Virginia big man Devin Williams is joining the Best Virginia roster for this summer's TBT, the team announced on social media this afternoon. The 6-foot-9 forward, and former top-60 recruit, began his career with the Mountaineers in 2013, and played for three seasons under Bob Huggins. During that time, Williams appeared in 102 contests with 99 starts.
Watch Jaws while floating on the lake at Ace Adventure Resort
MINDEN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – ACE Adventure Resort invites thrill-seekers and movie lovers to a unique event: a screening of the classic film Jaws while floating in the park’s lake. Attendees can enjoy an after-hours swim from 8 to 9 PM before the movie starts. Guests can watch the film from the comfort of an inner […]
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