Phyllis Smith
Anchor at WTAP-TV (Parkersburg, WV)
Catch me anchoring WTAP News at 6 & 11.
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1 week ago |
wtap.com | Payton Brooker |Phyllis Smith
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - Friday night was the first night of the Mid-Ohio Valley Multicultural Festival. The opening ceremonies started around six p.m. at Belpre Citivan Park. There was a change of venue this summer due to construction at Parkersburg City Park. Our Kirk Greenfield and Phyllis Smith helped emcee on Friday.
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1 week ago |
wtap.com | Phyllis Smith
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTAP) - State Representative Ty Moore (R-Caldwell) Wednesday took the oath of office to serve as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 95th House District, which includes all of Harrison, Noble and Morgan Counties and portions of Belmont, Guernsey, and Athens Counties.
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2 weeks ago |
wtap.com | Phyllis Smith
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) -Riverview Credit Union announced on Tuesday that its branch in Vienna will close. The branch at 502 Grand Central Avenue will permanently close effective Friday, August 8, 2025. The credit union said the decision was made after considering the banking preferences of its West Virginia members, the increasing use of digital and online banking services, and the convenience of access to a full-service office location. The current Vienna location does not offer drive-thru or ATM.
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3 weeks ago |
wtap.com | Phyllis Smith
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey talked to WTAP’s Phyllis Smith virtually to talk about making policy changes to the state’s foster care system. He has laid out six reforms. The state has been plagued by serious child welfare issues for years. Most recently, there was the fatal neglect of a teenager in Boone County in 2024, as well as the conviction in March 2025 of a couple for abuse and neglect of their foster care children.
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3 weeks ago |
wtap.com | Jason Leveille |Phyllis Smith
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Strategic Highway Safety Plan Southeast Ohio Regional Meeting was on Monday, June 2, 2025. This is a statewide-coordinated safety plan that provides a comprehensive framework for reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. It must be updated every five years. A lot has changed since the last update. Using a device that is not hands-free is now a primary offense in Ohio.
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