Tanner Gilmartin

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BARBOUR COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - Allegheny Metallurgical is back in business, as they’ve successfully come out of chapter 11 bankruptcy this month. The company will re-enter the market with reorganized leadership and the company says a “renewed focus on maintaining and expanding operations”. In a press release, company officials say the next steps will include the installation of longwall mining equipment and bringing operations online.

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Tanner Gilmartin

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Health care officials held a press conference in Charleston on Tuesday, picketing for lawmakers to protect health care jobs, affordable health care and food access for West Virginians. The event, live streamed on West Virginians for Affordable Health Care’s Facebook page, took place as negotiations over budget reconciliation continue in the senate.

1 month ago | wdtv.com | Tanner Gilmartin

BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - It’s a tradition that starts at a young age here in Buckhannon. In the middle of May each year, thousands flock to the small city in Upshur County for eight days of entertainment centered around strawberries. “We’re excited to keep some old traditions alive, but to bring some new things in too,” said Shane Jenkins, President of the WV Strawberry Festival. “That’s part of what you see now. We try to keep the food interesting, new and fresh.

Aug 9, 2024 | wdtv.com | Tanner Gilmartin

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation awarded Main Street Morgantown a $120,000 grant to bolster opportunities for entrepreneurs in the area. Thanks to partnerships with Bridgeway Capital, the Monongalia Arts Center (MAC), and the West Virginia University Fashion Design and Merchandising, the organization has over $200,000 for its Artisan Entrepreneurship Program (AEP). Amy Loomis with Main Street Morgantown says the progression of AEP is a huge win for the community.

Aug 4, 2024 | wdtv.com | Tanner Gilmartin

MONONGAH, W.Va (WDTV) - A woman was threatened with her life after a traffic stop gone wrong in the small Marion County community of Monongah on Thursday, August 1. A social media wildfire spread after a family friend posted the video showing a man, who identified himself as Monongah Chief of Police Nathan Lanham, threatening to kill 49-year-old Beth Delloma. Delloma was originally pulled over for having expired registration tags on her license plate, according to her attorney.