NEW YORK (AP) — Cat Murphy, a college student, has wanted to be a journalist since she was 11. Many of her friends don't understand why. When they engage with the news — if they do — they hear a cacophony of voices. They don't know who to believe. Reporters are biased. They make ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year's holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online. Adobe Analytics, which tracks e-commerce, said U.S. consumers spent a record $11.8 ...
VIENNA — Shoppers packed Vienna’s retail corridor early Friday morning as Black Friday crowds surged to levels local officials say haven’t been seen in years. Vienna Mayor Chad Emrick said the turnout reflects renewed optimism among consumers and continued growth in the city’s ...
PARKERSBURG — Members of Parkersburg City Council are considering an ordinance requiring the registration and inspection of residential rental units. “We want to make sure all rental housing is maintained in safe and sanitary conditions,” Development Director Ryan Barber said. Council ...
PARKERSBURG — The Customer Care team at United Bank has been named Service Team of the Year in the National Customer Service Association 2025 All-Star Awards, the bank announced. United competed against organizations representing education, financial services, health care, and nonprofits ...
