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Capito secures early lead in GOP primary, Anderson close to Democratic nomination

Local News May 13, 2026

CHARLESTON - With votes still coming in Tuesday night, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has a wide lead over her nearest Republican primary opponent. According to available preliminary vote totals reported by counties to the Secretary of State's Office, Capito had 20,698 votes, or 64% of the vote cast as of press time, with state Sen. Tom Willis coming in second in the six-person race with 6,429 votes, or 19.9% of the vote. The Associated Press called the election in Capito's favor early Tuesday night. Capito, R.W.Va., is seeking her third six-year term in the Senate after first being ...

Waterford High School teacher faces two assault charges against student

Local News May 13, 2026

WATERFORD – Waterford High School physical education teacher Matthew Ryan Warden was charged with two counts of assault to a student and arrested May 7 just after 5 p.m., according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office jail roster and Marietta Municipal Court documents. According to official documents, the assault took place May 5 at Waterford High School with two charges of harm knowingly made to the victim. The charges are first-degree misdemeanors. Warden, 55, was released on a personal recognizance bond on May 8, according to court documents and the Washington County Jail ...

The Smoot to present final concert of the season

Community News May 13, 2026

PARKERSBURG - The Smoot Theatre Vocal Ensembles will present its final concert of the year at 3 p.m. Sunday Sunday at The Smoot Theatre, 213 Fifth St. The show is free, but donations will be accepted. As the nation and community begin to celebrate America's 250th Birthday, the Smoot Theatre ...

Meet Me on Market returning Friday

Business May 13, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Downtown Parkersburg’s Meet Me on Market event returns Friday with an emphasis on shopping, food, art, music and family activities. Most activities will take place between 5 and 7:30 or 8 p.m., according to a release from Downtown PKB, which presents the third Friday ...

Criss, Heckert lose in GOP primary; Anderson trailing

Local News May 13, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Two incumbent lawmakers from Wood County lost in Tuesday’s primary election, while another trails by just five votes. Incumbents in both District 3 Senate races were leading in results from two of four counties posted by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s ...

Juliana Street Bridge ramp demolition underway

Local News May 13, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Crews from Triton Construction were demolishing one ramp of the Juliana Street Bridge Tuesday. The bridge ramps into and out of Parkersburg are set to be replaced over the next two years in a nearly $17.6 million project. Traffic is moving in both directions on the previously ...