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One hospitalized after Myrtle Street shooting; suspect in custody

Local News July 10, 2026

PARKERSBURG — A shooting that left one person hospitalized remained under investigation Friday evening. Parkersburg Police responded around 11 a.m. to a shooting in the 500 block of Myrtle Street. Police Capt. R.L. Koher said the victim was taken to WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center for treatment, where his condition was not immediately available. He remained hospitalized Friday evening. The person accused of firing the shot was taken into custody, Koher said. Police said there was no ongoing danger to the public. On Friday evening, the department posted on its Facebook page ...

Wood County Commission hears updates on Peoples Cartage fire, tourism project

Local News July 10, 2026

PARKERSBURG — At their regular meeting Thursday, the Wood County Commission received updates on local tourism and the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire. Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO Mark Lewis updated the commission on how tourism has been in the ...

W.Va. moves toward 'closeout' on major broadband projects as BEAD program kicks off

Business July 10, 2026

CHARLESTON – Internet service providers are on track to close out major broadband projects in West Virginia through the Biden-era American Rescue Plan Act just in time to begin work on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. Members of the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council received updates on federally funded broadband expansions projects Thursday during its regular virtual meeting. Kelly Workman, director of the state Office of Broadband, told council members Thursday that officials were working with ISPs on navigating the complicated federal environmental ...

Flock Safety camera usage stirs controversy in Monongalia County

Local News July 10, 2026

MORGANTOWN – “We take pictures of license plates. We use those for crimes.” That, Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes said recently, is the extent of the function and use of the Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras in Monongalia County. In November, the Monongalia ...

Swim meet honors Eddie Haislop at North Hills Pool

Community News July 10, 2026

NORTH HILLS – The first Eddie Haislop Memorial Invitational swim meet will be held Saturday at the North Hills Pool. The meet was created to honor the life of Edward “Eddie” Haislop, who died in 2025, and inspire future generations through the friendships, sportsmanship and sense of ...

DAR, Fiber Guild celebrate West Virginia Day

Community News July 10, 2026

The Blennerhassett Chapter National Society Daughters of American Revolution with the KOM Rivers Fiber Guild participated in West Virginia Day on June 20 on Blennerhassett Island celebrating America 250. Stations were set up so that attendees could participate in making flags, recite the ...