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National Chain Restaurant with Over 3,000 Locations Preparing to Open First Location in City at White Oaks

Posted on July 08, 2026

A national restaurant chain with thousands of locations nationwide and several in West Virginia as well as the area is...

LUCAS Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit Slated for Harrison County Visit as Part of Early August Dates

Posted on July 08, 2026

LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Lincoln, Wayne, and H...

It's Happening: Curtain to Open on The Wild Sonflower's Summer Season

Posted on July 07, 2026

On our way to Lambert’s Winery last Wednesday evening for live music and coal-fired pizza, m...

Fairmont State Board of Governors Thank Bridgeport Resident, Businessman John Schrippa for 2-Year Term

Posted on July 07, 2026

The Fairmont State University Board of Governors met on June 25th at 9 a.m. in the Falcon Center Board Room, hearing c...

Meadowbrook Mall Sees Recreational Venue Close its Doors after Being in Business for Six and a Half Years

Posted on July 07, 2026

A recreational and family business at Bridgeport’s retail hub has ceased operations in recent weeks, Meadowbrook...

Reminder: A Look at Harrison County Schools 2026-27 Calendar from Month of August into Month of June

Posted on July 07, 2026

Although summer is barely at the halfway point, the end of summerfor students is a little less than a month and a half awa...

Bonnie's Bus Announces Initial Stops in August with Pair of Visits Slated to Take Place in Region

Posted on July 07, 2026

Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography units will visit Lincoln and Preston counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital...

Photos: Opening Day Ceremonies Set Stage for State Little League Tournament this Week in Bridgeport

Posted on July 06, 2026

The Bridge was the location of Sunday evening's opening day ceremonies for the West Virginia Little League 9–10–11 State T...

United Hospital Center Receives Jenkins Subaru and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Blanket Donation

Posted on July 06, 2026

June marked Subaru Loves to Care month, Jenkins Subaru in Bridgeport has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societ...

BUMC Whale of a Sale Scheduled for Last Week of July

Posted on July 06, 2026

With literally something for literally everyone, the Bridgeport United Methodist Church Whale of a Sale is set to run July...

City Preps for Demolition and Replacement of Virginia Avenue Bridge and Road Closure Accompanying It

Posted on July 06, 2026

As things move forward with the Center Street Bridge replacement, officials with Bridgeport met last month with state...

Law of the Saw: WVU Alum Arden Cogar Jr. Practicing Lawyer Who Also Practices at Timbersports

Posted on July 06, 2026

Wham! Crack! Crash! Whack! Squint, and through the haze of woodchips you might glimpse an axe-wield...

West Virginia Tourism Department's Guide to a Perfect Summer Weekend in Breathtaking Harpers Ferry

Posted on July 05, 2026

Looking for that perfect summer weekend trip in the Mountain State? If so, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has...

BHS Alumna Patricia "Patty" Rummel First Recipient of Clarksburg History Museum's History Keeper Award

Posted on July 05, 2026

The Clarksburg History Museum proudly announced Patricia "Patty" Rummel as the inaugural recipient of its History Keeper A...

Photos: Another Massive Crowd on Hand as Fireworks Light Up Sky at Annual Bridgeport Hill Event

Posted on July 04, 2026

The heat did not stop the community from coming out in large numbers Friday night on Bridgeport Hill as the annual Firewor...

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