Ike Morris Remembered for His Contributions to Glenville State and West Virginia

GLENVILLE, W.Va. — To understand the legacy of I.L. “Ike” Morris in West Virginia, one only has to look around Glenville. A university stadium bears the Morris family name. A major campus center was built with help from a record-setting family gift. A new health and fitness complex

Early Voting Begins Wednesday as Secretary of State Warner Shares Election Information

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Early voting begins Wednesday across West Virginia, and Secretary of State Kris Warner is reminding residents to rely on official election information as the state prepares for the November 3 general election. Early voting runs from October 21 through October 31, giving registered voters an opportunity to

Bridgeport Wins Class AAA Golf State Championship; Randolph Claims Individual Title

WHEELING, W.Va. — Bridgeport High School overcame a nine-stroke deficit in the final round to capture the Class AAA state golf championship, while sophomore Alexander Randolph completed an impressive two-day performance to claim the individual state title. The Indians entered the final round at Oglebay Resort's

Salem Apple Butter Festival Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Crowns 2026 Royalty

SALEM, W.Va. — Four decades of tradition were celebrated in downtown Salem as the Salem Apple Butter Festival marked its 40th anniversary with four days of apple butter making, pageants, parades, entertainment and community events. The milestone festival was held Oct. 7-10, bringing residents and visitors back to Salem

John Beilein Honored With Induction Into WVU Sports Hall of Fame

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Nearly two decades after leading West Virginia University men's basketball through one of the most memorable stretches in program history, former head coach John Beilein has earned a permanent place among the Mountaineers' athletic greats. Beilein was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of

Blenko Glass and Dolly Parton Partnership Raises More Than $85,000 for Imagination Library

MILTON, W.Va. — A partnership celebrating the legacy of country music legend Dolly Parton has raised more than $85,000 for children's literacy through the sale of handcrafted glass made in West Virginia. Blenko Glass Company presented a check for $85,259.89 to Dolly Parton's

$1 Million Project Will Add ADA Curb Improvements Across Harrison, Doddridge

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A more than $1 million accessibility project is set to bring improvements to sidewalks and street crossings across six communities in Harrison and Doddridge counties. The West Virginia Division of Highways has awarded a $1,027,802 project for the installation of ADA curb cuts at approximately

A Slice Of NY Squared Wins Two Awards At Taste Of Harrison County

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Slice of NY Squared WV took home two awards Saturday during the second annual Taste of Harrison County, a one-day downtown Clarksburg event organized by the Clarksburg History Museum. The restaurant was voted Best Sandwich and Best Pizza as local food businesses competed across six

Photos: Elkins Tops Grafton 44-21 on Homecoming Night

GRAFTON, W.Va. — Elkins continued its strong start to the high school football season Friday night, defeating Grafton 44-21 at McKinney Field. The result improved the Tigers to 5-1, while the Bearcats moved to 3-3. The matchup brought together two Big Ten Conference programs as Grafton celebrated

WVU To Launch Nuclear Engineering Pathway Beginning In 2027

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is preparing to launch a new nuclear engineering pathway beginning in 2027, giving students across several engineering disciplines an opportunity to develop specialized skills for careers in the nuclear industry. The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources plans to introduce a

Former Harrison County Commissioner Bernie Fazzini Dies at 79

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Bernard “Bernie” Fazzini Sr., a longtime Harrison County public servant whose career stretched from the Clarksburg Fire Department to county government and eventually to representing West Virginia counties on the national level, has died at the age of 79. Fazzini died Tuesday, Sept. 29, at J.W.

Black Hawk Helicopter Among Highlights of Girls in Aviation Day Saturday in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A West Virginia Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter will be among the highlights Saturday as Girls in Aviation Day returns to North Central West Virginia Airport for its fifth year. The free event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct.