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With the presidential election a month-and-a-half away both sides are looking at ways to show their support and campaign for their party.

Twin Rivers Baptist Church held a free meal for first responders to show their appreciation for what they do for everyone.

205 new cases were confirmed, bringing the total active cases to 7,705. The total number of cases since reporting began sits at 15,158. There have been 332 total deaths.

Michael Fortney is charged with sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

Former White House Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders visits Parkersburg.

WTAP is streaming high school football live. Click here to watch.

Todd Baucher looks back on a career spanning more than four decades.

West Virginia education dashboard announced

A Parkersburg veteran is receiving one of the highest honors that someone can get through service for his brothers in arms.

Health officials say asthma not a reason for not wearing a mask

Second teen admits to death of Parkersburg woman

2 women get out safely; American Red Cross called to provide assistance

In efforts to beautify local areas, groups are cleaning up in both downtown Parkersburg and Marietta.

Hearings began Friday morning in Kanawha County Circuit Court in a case deeming the West Virginia color-coded map system “unconstitutional."

The White House roundtable featured discussion about state consumer protection laws and the role those measures play in fostering free expression on social media platforms.

Officials say students' willingness to comply with strict rules have helped slow the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

Ohio nursing homes to open to inside visitation

Wood County part of comprehensive plan survey

The St. Mary’s High School cheerleaders will be holding a kettle corn fundraiser this weekend. On Saturday, September 26 the team will be selling Country Roads Kettle Corn at the St. Mary’s Galaxy Food Center starting at 10 A.M.

Steven Lockhart, 56, remains jailed on $5,000 bond

Oak Street will be closed on Monday, September 28, at the intersection with Mill Street, for the installation of a storm sewer line and replacement of a catch basin.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized three West Virginia schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020, including Williamstown Elementary. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio University will hold its fall 2020 commencement ceremony virtually.

Incident happened after she refused to wear a mask, police say

A few kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg got to choose a new soccer ball or basketball on Wednesday, thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Authorities are still searching for two suspects after eight arrests are made in a series of warrants served.

One senator hopes his colleagues go slow on confirming a Supreme Court justice

Governor, DHHR questioned about school COVID-19 reporting

New director chosen for two departments

Archery season begins in Ohio on September 26.