Bridgeport Native Mason Williams Captures First West Virginia Open Championship

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport native Mason Williams added another major accomplishment to his golf career Friday, capturing the first West Virginia Open championship of his career at The Resort at Glade Springs. Williams entered the final round one stroke behind Ryan Bilby before shooting a 4-under-par 68 on

Fairmont State Opens 2026 Football Season Against Division I Dayton

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University will begin the 2026 football season with three road games during its first four weeks, including an opening matchup against NCAA Division I opponent Dayton. The Fighting Falcons will travel to Dayton, Ohio, for a noon kickoff Saturday, Aug. 29, at Welcome Stadium. Dayton

United Way’s ‘Drool at the Pool’ Set for August at VA Park Splash Zone

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The final weeks of summer are going to the dogs as the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties prepares to bring “Drool at the Pool” back to Clarksburg. The dog-friendly fundraiser will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the

CAP’S Tonsorium to Provide Free Back-to-School Haircuts for Children in Clarksburg

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A downtown Clarksburg barbershop will provide free haircuts for children during a two-day back-to-school event this weekend. CAP’S Tonsorium will host the event Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 126 South Chestnut Street.

Clarksburg’s Davisson Brothers to Host Wild & Wonderful Country Fest in Elkins

ELKINS, W.Va. — One of Harrison County’s most popular homegrown musical groups will bring together country, bluegrass and folk performers for a daylong festival in the heart of West Virginia. The Davisson Brothers Band will host the 2026 Wild & Wonderful Country Fest on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the

Jersey Mike’s Nears Bridgeport Opening as Sandwich Chain Continues Rapid Growth

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Jersey Mike’s appears to be moving closer to opening its first Bridgeport restaurant as the rapidly growing sandwich chain prepares for a major transition nationally. A new Jersey Mike’s sign has now been installed at the company’s future location in the White Oaks area,

West Virginia Tax Free Weekend Returns for Back to School Shoppers

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Families preparing for the upcoming school year will soon have four days to save on clothing, school supplies, computers and other eligible purchases during West Virginia’s annual sales tax holiday. The 2026 Tax Free Weekend begins at 12 a.m. Friday, July 31, and continues through

Morrisey Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration as Flood Recovery Continues in Weston, Buckhannon

WESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey is seeking an expedited federal disaster declaration as National Guard members, state agencies, nonprofit organizations and a growing number of volunteers continue the recovery effort across Weston, Buckhannon and other flood-damaged communities. Morrisey formally asked President Donald Trump on Saturday to issue an

United Way Closes Annual Campaign With $100,000 Antero Foundation Contribution

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties concluded its 2026 Annual Campaign with a $100,000 contribution from the Antero Foundation, bringing the campaign’s final fundraising total to $737,700. United Way announced the contribution while thanking the businesses, employees, volunteers and individual donors who

Portion of U.S. 119 Dedicated in Memory of Fallen Trooper Cory Maynard

MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — A six-mile portion of U.S. Route 119 has been officially dedicated in memory of West Virginia State Police Sergeant Cory S. Maynard, who was killed in the line of duty in June 2023. Maynard’s family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and members of

Clarksburg Approves $1.25 Million Settlement With 44 Firefighters

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg City Council has approved a $1.25 million settlement with approximately 44 members of the Clarksburg Fire Department, ending a two-year dispute over the calculation of the firefighters’ hourly wages and overtime compensation. The agreement resolves claims contained in two pending lawsuits, one filed in

Notre Dame, St. Mary’s Rally to Help Flood-Damaged St. Patrick School in Weston

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As Central West Virginia begins recovering from devastating flash flooding that damaged homes, businesses, roads, churches and schools, two Catholic schools in Clarksburg are mobilizing support for students and families in neighboring Lewis County. The flooding that swept through the region Tuesday night caused especially significant destruction