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DUI checkpoint scheduled in Hancock Co. The West Virginia State Police will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint in Hancock County on W.Va. 2 near Jackson Street in New Cumberland on Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. and conclude on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 2 a.m. This checkpoint will be conducted to deter drunk driving in this area. It is not the intention of the State Police to inconvenience any of the motoring public, but to make the highways safer for those traveling in West Virginia. Motorists wishing to avoid having to travel through the checkpoint on W.Va. 2 can simply drive around the ...

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

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 ...

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 ...