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Comcast, Appalachian Power Fight Again Over Broadband Pole Attachment Charges

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CHARLESTON – Once again, a major telecommunications company is taking on one of West Virginia’s two electric utilities over the issue of unfair charges for attaching new broadband to poles. Attorneys for Comcast Cable Communications last week filed a pole attachment complaint against Appalachian Power with the Federal Communications Commission. The dispute centers on pole attachment fees, with Comcast alleging that Appalachian Power is flouting a prior 2026 FCC order by charging arbitrary percentages for infrastructure replacements. Comcast argues that it should only be ...

Wheeling Symphony Plans to Bring JOY to Audiences in 2026-27

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WHEELING — The stage is set for a joyful 2026-27 concert season for the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, as the upcoming series of Pops and Masterworks performances promises something for music lovers of all ages. The WSO invited its subscribers to a special reveal of the 2026-27 season Tuesday ...

Vitalant Announces Blood Donor Car Giveaway Amid Critical Shortage of Type O Blood

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WHEELING — This summer nonprofit Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of Type O blood, and starting July 9, donors of all types who help support the blood supply for patients could do more than save lives; they could also win an upgrade to their daily commute. All those who come to donate with Vitalant through Aug. 8 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a car. Every day, patients relying on trauma care, cancer treatments, surgeries, and chronic illness management depend on a steady supply of blood products. All blood types are needed, especially type O, as well as ...

Oklahoma Man Admits To Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting RED

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An Oklahoma man has admitted to wire fraud for his role in a scheme that targeted the Ohio Valley Industrial & Business Development Corporation, doing business as the Regional Economic Development Partnership, a private, non-profit development corporation based in Wheeling, announced U.S. ...

Ohio County Will Fund Raises For Elected Officials

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WHEELING — Elected officials in Ohio County will receive pay raises after state officials informed county commissioners the increases are required under state law and cannot be declined. The West Virginia Legislature earlier this year passed legislation increasing salaries for county commissioners and other elected county officials statewide, but Ohio County commissioners had questioned whether they were required to fund the raises. Solicitor Don Tennant previously said he would contact the West Virginia Auditor's Office to determine whether county commissions could decline to ...