Sadaf Nikzad

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Community celebrates WV native accepting presidential nomination 100 years ago

Aug 11, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - On August 11, 1924, lawyer and politician John W. Davis came to Clarksburg to accept the Democratic presidential nomination. At the time, he was living and working in New York as an attorney. He ran against Calvin Coolidge, the Republican candidate. Even though he didn’t win, he’s still the only person from West Virginia to be the nominee for a major political party. To honor him and his accomplishments, a centennial commemoration program was held Sunday at the Waldomore.
Local teens donate funds from yard sale to American Red Cross

Aug 4, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - 15-year-old Gail Carillo and her friends put together a multi-family yard sale Saturday as part of Bridgeport’s annual city-wide yard sale. The three girls chose to donate to the Red Cross because they all want to go into the medical field. Carillo said that the project went smoothly because all three girls had to work together.
Morgantown church asks to build shelters for people experiencing homelessness in the area

Jul 31, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Morgantown Church of Christ is asking the Morgantown City Council if volunteers can build shelters for people experiencing homelessness in the area. Brandon Brammer, a youth minister at the church, proposed the idea at the city council meeting on Tuesday. The goal of the project is to build low-barrier, non-congregate shelters that are free-standing instead of inside a building.
Emergency adoption event being held at Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility Sunday

Jul 27, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility in Buckhannon is holding an emergency adoption event Sunday. There’s an overflow of cats and dogs at the facility because there’s a high number of surrenders and seizures in Lewis and Upshur counties. One of the most recent seizures brought in 67 animals, but the facility only has 16 dog kennels and one cat room, so they’re in dire need of adoptions.
Randolph County man arrested for reporting false emergency to emergency officials

Jul 25, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - A Randolph County man has been arrested for reporting a false emergency to the Randolph County emergency officials. According to a court document posted on the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, a call came in to the Randolph County 911 center just before 12:30 p.m. Thursday regarding acts of terrorism at the Elkins Walmart. Court documents say that Stephen Mason called 911 to report someone committed ”obscene mutilation acts on children” in the Walmart bathroom.
Pact Act Claims Clinic held for NCWV vets in Clarksburg

Jul 25, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Huntington Veteran Benefits Administration and the VA Hospital hosted a PACT Act claims clinic in Clarksburg Thursday. A recent law change in March 2024 expanded the eligibility for the PACT Act, making even more veterans eligible around the world. Danny Henry, a coach from the Department of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, says a lot of veterans in North Central West Virginia were affected by the law change, and holding this clinic is a big deal.
Taylor County Family Resources holds family fun night

Jul 24, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Taylor County Family Resources held a Family Fun Night Wednesday in Grafton. The event let families in the area see what resources are available to them and let the kids play outside with their friends. Cathy Coontz-Griffith, the executive director of the TCFR, says this is the first Family Fun Night in years since the pandemic, and she hopes the families enjoy it.
K9s to Furkids adoption event sees huge success this weekend

Jul 20, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - K9s to Furkids, a local rescue, held an adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus on Saturday. It was very successful, with all 15 dogs brought in getting adopted. AJ Springfield, a volunteer with K9s to Furkids, said they were overwhelmed today by the community’s support. “I think it allows people an opportunity to come in and save a life, and save themselves sometimes,” said Springfield.
Marion County Girls State citizens honored at reception

Jul 18, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State is the premier leadership camp in the state for rising high school seniors. It’s a nationwide program that lets girls build their leadership skills, helps them understand the political process and teaches them how important veterans are to our country.
34th annual Brian Jozwiak Golf Classic kicks off at Tropics Thursday

Jul 11, 2024 | wdtv.com | Sadaf Nikzad

,MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Mountaineer legends from across the country are back in Morgantown this weekend for the 34th annual Brian Jozwiak Celebrity Golf Classic. The weekend started Thursday with a kickoff dinner and auction at Tropics. All the proceeds from this weekend go to WVU Medicine Children’s.