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West Virginia

Wheeling Businessman and Philanthropist Howard Long Dies at 91

WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling businessman and philanthropist Howard Long has died at the age of 91. Long was widely known for building Coronet Foods into...

Wheeling Suspension Bridge to Remain Closed to Vehicle Traffic

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Transportation has determined the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge will not reopen to vehicle traffic. Transportation officials said...

Brit Floyd Bringing 2026 World Tour to Wheeling’s Capitol Theatre

WHEELING, W.Va. — Brit Floyd, widely known as one of the world’s premier Pink Floyd tribute bands, is set to bring its 2026 world...

Wheeling Secures Federal Earmark Funding for Local Improvement Projects

WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling City Manager Bob Herron announced the city will receive funding through federal congressional earmarks for several local improvement projects. Herron said...

Three Men Sentenced in Separate Sexual Assault Cases in Ohio County

WHEELING, W.Va. — Ohio County Prosecuting Attorney Shawn Turak announced sentences for three recent sexual assault and solicitation cases this week. Chris Lipscomb, 54, received...

Officials Say 143 Excess Staff Positions Drove Hancock County Schools’ Financial Crisis

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hancock County Schools’ state-installed administration said the district added approximately $7.7 million in expenditures between fiscal years 2024 and 2025...

Wheeling Police Launch Business Crime Watch Initiative

WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Police Department is seeking to strengthen cooperation with businesses in the downtown and Centre Market areas. Police have scheduled the...

Candidates File for Major Races as West Virginia Primary Approaches

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Candidates across West Virginia are filing to run for state and federal offices as the primary election draws closer. Former State Senate...

Seven Arrested in Wheeling Police Drug Enforcement Operation

WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Police Department says seven people were arrested and multiple controlled substances were seized during a special enforcement operation earlier...

Capito Pushes Sanctuary City Concessions as DeWine Prepares for Immigration Enforcement Surge

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito said Thursday that Democrats must make concessions on policies involving so-called sanctuary cities in order to pass...
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