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Health Naturally is Open on Johnson Avenue

The long-time Fairmont health and wellness business, Health Naturally, has relocated to Bridgeport. ...

By Julie Perine February 26, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

Update: Wreck at Davisson Run Road and Route 50 Intersection Involves Two Vehicles, Medical Transport

Posted on February 26, 2026

Editor's Note: There has been a second wreck at the same intersection this afternoon, Thursday, Feb. 26. The story bel...

City Council Discusses Stormwater Issues and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Application

Posted on February 26, 2026

Bridgeport is on the cusp of the 10,000 resident mark and when that number is surpassed, the city will – according t...

Bridgeport Cemetery Manager Asking Visitors to Avoid Parking in Wet Areas Due to Landscape Damage

Posted on February 26, 2026

MESSAGE FROM THE BRIDGEPORT CEMETERY MANAGER We kindly ask all visitors to be mindful and respectful of the...

City Man who Owned, Operated His Own Business for 30-Plus Years, Gregory "Greg" Allen Knotts, Passes

Posted on February 26, 2026

Gregory Allen “Greg” Knotts, 59, of Bridgeport, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his residen...

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Gala Raises Over $2 million for West Virginia’s Kids and Families

Posted on February 26, 2026

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s raised more than $2 million at its annual gala, an event dedicated to expanding car...

Multiple Agencies Respond to Two-Vehicle Accident in Harrison County Requiring Two Medical Transports

Posted on February 26, 2026

Area first responders were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon that resulted in medical tr...

Former Owner, Operator of Harrison County Business, Mary Belle Elza, Passes Away at the Age of 91

Posted on February 26, 2026

Mary Belle Elza, 91, of Mannington, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. ...

Bridgeport Campus Graduates Collect 100 Percent Initial Pass Rate on NCLEX for Registered Nurses

Posted on February 25, 2026

For the second consecutive year, Bridgeport Campus graduates from the West Virginia University School of Nursing have earn...

41st Annual Troop 40 Chili Feed Right Around Corner as Benedum Civic Center Set to Host Event March 7

Posted on February 25, 2026

The 41st annual Vaughn Ritter Friends of Troop 40 Chili Feed is scheulded to take place on Saturday, March 7, from 11...

National Chain Latest NewPointe Plaza Retail Addition

Posted on February 25, 2026

A national chain that has more than 500 stores across 49 states is bringing its first location to North Central West V...

Scam Warning Reminder: Bridgeport Police Advising Community of Recent Phone Financial Con Increase

Posted on February 25, 2026

FROM THE BRDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT The Bridgeport Police Department is warning residents about an incr...

Pastor Regina Riley to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Women of Distinction Celebration Friday, Feb. 27

Posted on February 25, 2026

The Progressive Women’s Association will host its annual Black History Month "Women of Distinction" celebration on Friday,...

Local Three-Vehicle Accident Sends Two to Hospital

Posted on February 25, 2026

First responders were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle accident with injuries Monday morning in Harrison County....

Boyce, Working Under UHC Banner, Earns Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner Designation

Posted on February 24, 2026

Elkins Corridor Medical Center, service provided by United Hospital Center, is proud to announce that Alison Boyce, AP...

Kelly Nelson New MVB Bank Chairman of the Board

Posted on February 24, 2026

The Board of Directors of MVB Financial Corp. (“MVBF” or “MVB Financial”) (Nasdaq: MVBF), announce...

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