CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chelsea Ruby will step down as West Virginia tourism secretary at the end of July, closing a nine year tenure in which annual visitor spending increased by more than $2 billion and the Almost Heaven campaign became one of the state’s most recognizable public brands. Gov.
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. West Virginia’s new Office of Entrepreneurship is officially open, giving small business owners and entrepreneurs a new point of contact inside state government when they are trying to start, operate or grow a business. Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed the new office during a regional
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Construction activity is underway at the former Waldo Hotel as work begins on the long vacant downtown Clarksburg landmark. Photos taken Thursday show construction equipment, materials and temporary fencing along the building. A portion of Fourth Street beside the property has also been closed to traffic while
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Less than a month from now, downtown Clarksburg will become the setting for two days of Christian music, worship and family activities as Jesus Fest WV returns to Jackson Square. The free festival will take place Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, with three nationally recognized
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — After spending the past few months serving clients, preparing its space and building the foundation of the business, The Beauty Loft is now marking its public launch in Clarksburg. The salon and spa, located at 616 W. Pike Street, celebrated Thursday morning with a ribbon cutting alongside
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Millions of people across social media have spent the past several days sharing and admiring breathtaking images from West Virginia's America 250 Celebration, but many may not know the photographer behind some of the event's most widely shared photographs has spent years documenting
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Traffic on Interstate 79 southbound was temporarily shut down Wednesday afternoon after a Harrison County school bus caught fire near the Jerry Dove Drive exit in Bridgeport. Motorists were diverted off the interstate at Exit 124 before being routed back onto I-79 while firefighters worked to
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A month-long investigation by the West Virginia Department of Education has resulted in the State Board of Education placing Harrison County Schools under partial state intervention after investigators identified concerns involving board governance, long-term financial stability and special education oversight. The investigation began on April
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EAST VIEW, W.Va. — The Ink Lab officially celebrated its grand opening Wednesday as community leaders, business owners and members of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the studio's location in East View. Owned by Travis Johnson, The Ink Lab has
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia Football has announced its promotional schedule for the 2026 home season, giving Mountaineer fans a first look at the themed game days that will accompany each of the Mountaineers' seven home contests at Milan Puskar Stadium this fall. The lineup includes several fan-favorite
WESTON, W.Va. — Questions surrounding West Virginia's child welfare system have once again moved to the forefront following the recent death of an infant in Mingo County, with Adam Burkhammer, a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing Lewis County and a licensed foster parent, calling
The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 30th anniversary class of Leadership Harrison, a leadership development program that provides participants with an inside look at the organizations, industries, and institutions that shape Harrison County. This year's class is limited to 30 participants, with Chamber
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport native and Ben McDougal served as the featured speaker during the opening ceremonies of the West Virginia Little League 9–11 State Baseball Tournament Sunday evening at the Bridge Sports Complex in Harrison County. McDougal addressed players representing communities from across West Virginia, sharing his journey
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Although the National Independence Day Parade was canceled because of extreme heat, the Robert C. Byrd High School Band still had the opportunity to represent Harrison County and West Virginia during its visit to the nation's capital as part of the nation's 250th
As communities across West Virginia commemorate America's 250th anniversary, Historic Waldomore in Clarksburg is inviting residents to take a closer look at the sacrifices and stories of those who served our nation through a new month-long exhibit, "The Citizen Soldier." Open throughout July, the exhibit
DAVIS, W.Va. — Four golfers representing Bridgeport Country Club turned in outstanding performances at the 2026 West Virginia Junior Amateur Championship, earning top finishes against many of West Virginia's best junior golfers during the three-day tournament at Canaan Valley Resort. Alex Randolph and Audrey Kerr each found
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Patriotic music filled the Clarksburg Amphitheater on Thursday evening as the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra returned for its annual Independence Day concert, bringing residents from across North Central West Virginia together for one of the community's favorite summer traditions. The free performance at Veterans Memorial Park
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Mayor Wayne Worth and three newly elected members of Clarksburg City Council officially took the oath of office Wednesday evening during a special meeting at Clarksburg City Hall. Worth was sworn in as mayor, succeeding former Mayor Jim Malfregeot following the May municipal election. Jerry Riffle, Rocky
Fresh asphalt is now being laid in front of the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center as paving work continues throughout downtown Clarksburg. The ongoing road improvement project is part of continued efforts to improve driving conditions, enhance downtown infrastructure, and extend the lifespan of city streets. Crews have been making
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia closed Fiscal Year 2026 with one of its strongest financial performances in recent years, collecting more than $5.69 billion in General Revenue and finishing the year $370.7 million above budget estimates, according to year-end figures released Wednesday by the West Virginia Department
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A popular North Central West Virginia business known for transforming backyards and outdoor spaces into luxury camping experiences is entering a new chapter. Glamp WV has officially been sold, with founders announcing that ownership has been transferred to Clare Cistaro Zummo and Hannah Davis. The announcement was
