Tanner Gilmartin

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.

Aug 3, 2024 | wdtv.com | Tanner Gilmartin

FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia Robotics Extreme (WVRoX) is the only competitive high school robotics endurance event in the world, and the fifth season of the competition started Friday morning at FSU’s Falcon Center. WVRoX is a 26 hour and 14 minute competitive robotics spectacle that features 30 teams from all around North America competing in 27 matches and elimination rounds.

Jul 24, 2024 | wdtv.com | Tanner Gilmartin

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - For 100 years, the Metropolitan Theater has resided on High Street in Morgantown. Over that time, over 1,100 guests could be seated in the theater’s velvet seats on any given day to watch a movie, concert and other performances. Now, on its 100th anniversary, visitors can reflect on the community’s cultural anchor which was placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1984.

Jul 19, 2024 | wdtv.com | Tanner Gilmartin

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - It’s been more than a decade since actor and comedian Don Knotts passed away, but that hasn’t his hometown from celebrating what would be his 100th birthday. July 20th-24th, the city of Morgantown will host a festival honoring the beloved entertainer. With movie showings and performances from Knott’s friends and family members at the Metropolitan Theater.