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Local rap group inks deal with Roc Nation

BELLAIRE — Local hip-hop group The Council 2432 has signed a record deal with Jay-Z's record label, Roc Nation. Recently, the seven-member group traveled to New York City to meet with Roc Nation representatives, which led to the group signing a recording contract. Bob P (Bobby Parrish), ...

Wheeling Chamber Foundation Seeking Forward Fund Scholarship Applicants

The Wheeling Chamber Foundation has launched of the Forward Fund, a new scholarship program designed to invest in the next generation of local business leaders by expanding access to professional development, statewide networking and leadership opportunities. Made possible through the founding support of Expand Energy and WesBanco, the Forward Fund provides scholarships for eligible small business owners to attend the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit and, in future rounds, the Women's Leadership Summit. Applications are now open for the inaugural Forward Fund ...

Oklahoma Man Admits To Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting RED

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. ...

Brooke County woman sentenced to up to 50 years in child abuse case

WELLSBURG — A Brooke County woman was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison after admitting she abused her infant daughter and neglected two young children in conditions prosecutors described as dangerous, while two men received probation in separate burglary-related cases. Brooke County ...

Chad’s Ride to promote motorcycle awareness, honor Senkbeil’s memory

WHEELING — Motorcyclists and supporters from across the Ohio Valley are invited to participate in Chad's Ride on Saturday to honor the memory of Chad "Knuckles" Senkbeil while promoting motorcycle awareness and roadway safety. The annual event is open to motorcycles and other vehicles, and ...

WVNCC receives nearly $295K grant to train next generation of paramedics

WHEELING — As emergency medical services across West Virginia continue to face staffing shortages, West Virginia Northern Community College has secured nearly $295,000 in federal funding to help more emergency medical technicians become paramedics at little to no cost. The college has been ...