Damian Phillips

2 months ago | wvnews.com | Matt Harvey |Damian Phillips

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The Harrison County Probation Office and Harrison County Circuit Clerk's Office will have personnel on the first floor of the County Courthouse while both public elevators are broken, according to Chief Judge Christopher J. McCarthy. McCarthy said Monday that, after consulting with fellow circuit judge D. Andrew McMunn and Joseph F.

Jan 17, 2025 | wvnews.com | Damian Phillips

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Occupants of Bridgeport hotels may soon be required to pay a $6 per night room fee. While this tax is paid by the consumer and not the business itself, hotel proprietors said they have concerns this will hurt the local hotel industry. "The only areas (with a tax) similar to this are Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, New York and Las Vegas. It makes zero sense to even be in the same conversation as them in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Jan 17, 2025 | wvnews.com | Damian Phillips

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Liberty High School staff will present their final Mountaineer Awards this spring before the school is consolidated into Robert C. Byrd High School in the fall. Liberty’s two best and brightest graduating students have been presented with Mountaineer Awards during the senior assembly prior to graduation for 34 years. “It started when we changed principals in 1990.

Jan 17, 2025 | wvnews.com | Damian Phillips

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — The North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) is preparing for continued growth in 2025, with plans to expand its aerospace services and local travel opportunities. With about 80 acres of developable land, the Benedum Airport Authority is pursuing tenants whose needs align with the airport’s strategic goals. “The airport board is working with two businesses to potentially locate here in 2025,” said Benedum Airport Authority President David Hinkle.

Jan 16, 2025 | wvnews.com | Damian Phillips

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The Harrison-Clarksburg Board of Health discussed the department's role in immunization following Gov. Patrick Morrisey's executive order to remove vaccine mandates for public school children. Health Officer Dr. Nancy Joseph said Health Department employees will continue to support, educate and encourage the public to immunize themselves against infectious diseases. "It doesn't really change what we do here, because our job is to offer immunizations.