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1 week ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

Bridgeport's Dareth Murphy Opens Brainwashed Head Spa & Salon By Julie Perine on June 21, 2025 Dareth Murphy said she has wanted to be a hairstylist since she was a little girl. With that quest at the center of her career aspirations, she stumbled upon a related field of interest. “During COVID doom scrolling, I watched Japanese videos about head spas, and I loved the idea,” she said.

1 week ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Jeff Toquinto

For the second time in three years, the governor of the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State is from Bridgeport High School. in Lewis County. This year marked the 86 William “Will” Northey won the election at the event that was held June 9 through June 15 at West Virginia University’s Jackson’s Mill facility th edition of the event that helps shape many of the state’s future leaders. “My friend, Sam Dodson, was governor two years ago,” said Northey.

1 week ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

Bridgeport's Dareth Murphy Opens Brainwashed Head Spa & Salon By Julie Perine on June 17, 2025 Dareth Murphy said she has wanted to be a hairstylist since she was a little girl. With that quest at the center of her career aspirations, she stumbled upon a related field of interest. “During COVID doom scrolling, I watched Japanese videos about head spas, and I loved the idea,” she said.

1 week ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

The 4th of July “Fireworks on the Hill” is on. WDTV News Channel 5 and the Greater Bridgeport Convention & Visitors Center are again teaming up to bring the premier fireworks show to area residents. “The residents of North Central West Virginia love this event,” said Sam Olivio, account executive with WDTV News Channel 5, event media sponsor. “Families start coming out around 5 p.m. to tailgate - setting up their chairs, blankets, and grills.

1 week ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Jeff Toquinto

Editor's Note: Bridgeport's newest business made it official on Friday, June 13, as The Oil Spot, Inc., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce. Local and county officials were on hand to commemorate the event. The new business is located at 7000 Jerry Dove Drive at the Market Place. The phone number is 304-848-8191. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday.