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Grammy Nominated, ACM Winning, Billboard-Topping Act on Way to Perform at West Virginia State Fair

Dierks Bentley, an acclaimed American country music singer and songwriter known for blending modern country, rock, and...

By Jeff Toquinto August 14, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

Photos: Summer Reading Program Participants at City Public Library are Recognized at Council Meeting

Posted on August 14, 2026

During the Moday, August 10 Bridgeport City Council meeting recognition was given to youngsters and family members fo...

UHC Welcomes Dr. Dipanjan Debnath to UHC Oncology

Posted on August 14, 2026

Dipanjan Debnath, MD, is joining Zeeshan Ahmad, MD; Paul M. Brager, MD; Salman S. Osman, MD; and Ather Syed, MD, at UH...

Morrisey Extends State of Emergency in 12 Counties, Including Harrison as Flood Recovery Continues

Posted on August 14, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the State of Emergency will be extended in 12 counties following the severe...

From "Pie in the Sky" to Reality, Officials to Celebrate Opening of New $27 Million NCWV Airport Terminal

Posted on August 14, 2026

A project that started several years ago but has been discussed for decades is about to become reality Monday. This co...

Vandalia Health Mobile Mammography Unit Offers Convenient Care in Clarksburg

Posted on August 14, 2026

Vandalia Health’s Medicine in Motion initiative includes a sophisticated fleet of mobile medical units designed to break d...

25th Annual Ride for Life Dice Run for American Cancer Society is Saturday

Posted on August 14, 2026

25th Annual Silver Anniversary “Ride for Life” Dice Run benefiting the American Cancer Society will be held Saturday,...

Harrison County BOE Launches New School Bus App

Posted on August 14, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION The Harrison County Board of Education is excited to launch the My Ride K-...

Local Woman who Dedicated 33 Years to Education on Several Fronts, Lucille Ann Sellers, Passes at 76

Posted on August 14, 2026

Lucille Ann Sellers, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born on August 4, 1949, Lucille ded...

Bridgeport Contractor Awarded Near $10M Contract to Do 4.5 Mile Harrison County Route 50 Paving Project

Posted on August 13, 2026

A project to pave US 50 from the junction of US 19 in Clarksburg to the junction of Interstate 79 near Bridgeport is a...

City Man among Six Sentenced for Part in Fentanyl Drug Trafficking in North Central West Virginia

Posted on August 13, 2026

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. ATTORNEY, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA A Harrison County man was...

United Way's Annual Birdie Bash Surpasses its Goal as Local Golfers Put in Extra Hours to Raise $23,000

Posted on August 13, 2026

What started as a challenge to golf for ten hours straight ended as a major victory for the community. Participants in...

Photos: A Beautiful Sunday Afternoon in August for All Shoppers at Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market

Posted on August 13, 2026

It has been another great season at the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market and this past Sunday, August 9, was no except...

Class AAA Runner-Up BHS Cheerleading Team Looks to Capture Title in 2026 with Largest Squad in Years

Posted on August 13, 2026

The Bridgeport High School cheerleading squad knows how it feels to finish as the second best cheerleading squad in Cl...

Harrison County's Newest Business Up, Running in Shinnston with Dental Surgery Center Ribbon Cutting

Posted on August 13, 2026

The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the community’s newest business last week with a ribbon cutting held...

LUCAS to Offer Lung Cancer Screening in Clarksburg

Posted on August 13, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Harrison an...

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