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Wheeling Native Makes Waves In Water Research At WVU

MORGANTOWN -- For West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources student Sarah Nelson, water is more than a field of study — it’s personal. Growing up near Wheeling, West Virginia, Nelson spent much of her childhood exploring creeks and woods on ...

Students gear up for school at annual Marshall County fair

MOUNDSVILLE — Hundreds of Marshall County Schools students lined up to get the supplies they need for a successful 2026-27 school year during the 26th annual Back To School Fun Fair on Wednesday in Moundsville. Children picked out backpacks, notebooks, folders, crayons, pencils and other ...

United Bank Reports Record Earnings In 2Q Of 2026

United Bankshares, Inc. recently reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026 of $131.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share. Second quarter of 2026 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.56%, 9.53%, and 15.15%, respectively. “We delivered record results in the second quarter, and our consistent and disciplined approach to managing our Company’s affairs continues to pay dividends,” stated Richard M. Adams, Jr., United’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look ...

Wheeling Arts Festival Slated Saturday at Wheeling Park

WHEELING – The Wheeling Arts Festival is slated from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Wheeling Park, 1801 National Road, Wheeling. The festival will feature more than 50 artist vendors selling their art and wares on the park grounds including: Mindi Yarbrough, Scott Hanson Illustrations, ...

Betty Zane Days Kicks Off Wednesday In Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY — Music, food, rides and other fun are on tap starting Wednesday through Saturday, with the return of the annual Betty Zane Days Festival, presented by the Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department and sponsored by Unified Bank. The four-day event will once again bring residents ...