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Judge reviewing motions for possible new trial in Cupp case

PARKERSBURG – A Wood County Circuit Court judge is reviewing a motion for a new trial in a case where a woman was originally found guilty of second-degree murder, but a juror was believed to have personal connections to people involved in the case after the verdict was rendered. Judge Robert Waters is reviewing the motion as well as the state’s response in the case of Barbara Cupp. A representative of his office said Tuesday the judge has not made a ruling yet and the matter had not been set for a hearing. Cupp, 33, was originally found guilty on March 27 of the March 2025 ...

Barlow Independent Fair announces 2026 fair dates

BARLOW — The Barlow Independent Fair Board announced the official dates for the 2026 Barlow Independent Fair. From Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, the fair will feature five days of agricultural tradition, family entertainment and community celebration, according to a press release from Fair ...

Auville discusses airport with Wood County Commission

PARKERSBURG – The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport is looking to the Wood County Commission for possible support to get a new roof put on one of their hangars. Airport Manager Ben Auville appeared before the commission on Monday to give an update on things happening out at the airport in ...

Justice family seeks delay to Aug. 7 for new Greenbrier lender deal

CHARLESTON – The family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice met a deadline to explain where they are in finalizing a deal with a new lender for the historic Greenbrier Resort, seeking an additional 18 days before a federal lawsuit resumes. In a response filed Tuesday to an order to show cause issued ...

West Virginia governor declares state of preparedness with storms, flooding possible

CHARLESTON - Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties in response to severe weather forecasts for the region. Beginning today, a series of storm systems is expected to track across the state, bringing severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, torrential rainfall, flash flooding, potential landslides and possible tornadoes, according to a release from the governor's office. High-volume rainfall may rapidly overwhelm local streams, creeks, drainage systems and transportation infrastructure, leading to hazardous road conditions and localized ...