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How to properly dispose of 4th of July fireworks
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- How to properly dispose of 4th of July fireworks
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
- Description
- With Independence Day on Saturday, you can bet that fireworks will light up the night sky, but first responders are urging those who celebrate to do so safely.
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- Meadowbrook Mall celebrates America250 with a car show
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- America's 250th birthday is right around the corner, with celebrations taking place across the region, including at Meadowbrook Mall.
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- Veterinarians warn pet owners of fireworks dangers
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- As Fourth of July celebrations begin to take place, veterinarians are urging the public to take extra precautions to ensure their pets stay safe this holiday weekend.
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- Corridor H offers direct access to Shingletree Trail System
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- In need of something to do this Independence Day? Get outside and enjoy Almost Heaven!
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- Randolph County suspends emergency ambulance service fee
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Randolph County commissioners voted to suspend the county’s special emergency ambulance service fee during the commission’s meeting on Thursday.
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- Filing period opens next week for Fairmont City Council
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Have you ever wanted to make a difference in your city? If you live in Fairmont, now’s your chance.
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- First responders prepare for July 4th calls
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- First responders are preparing for an uptick in calls amid this year's July 4 celebration. Morgantown Fire Captain Keith Summers is planning on having extra personnel available to ensure safety during the historic holiday.
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- Q&A with Governor Morrisey on America250
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Right before the July 4 weekend kicked off, Gov. Patrick Morrisey asked to do an interview with 12 News focusing on America’s semiquincentennial.
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- Harrison County celebrates America 250 with music and fireworks
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Despite the heat, a performance by the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra and multiple fireworks shows brought people outdoors to celebrate America's 250th birthday ahead of the holiday weekend.
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- Commerce Department drops violation notice for Tucker County data center project
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The State Commerce Department has rescinded a "Notice of Violation" against the developers of a proposed power plant and data center in Tucker County.
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- Liberty Market celebrated at Veterans Memorial Park
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- First Fridays held a celebration on Thursday for the Liberty Market at the Veterans Memorial Park.
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- How SNAP cuts are impacting West Virginians
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A Lincoln County woman lost her SNAP benefits during a time when she says she needed them the most.
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- Barrackville Police Chief resigns, department announces
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The Barrackville Police Department has announced that Police Chief Zachary Freeburn has resigned from his position.
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- Hope Scholarship Board takes action on 2 local private schools
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The Hope Scholarship Board has permanently disqualified a Randolph County private school from the program due to allegations of financial misconduct.
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- West Virginia in Focus - Threats to Campaigns
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- 23:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- As campaign season rolls on, candidates around the Mountain State are meeting both people who agree and disagree with them. But some people take those disagreements too far, and threaten, harass or otherwise intimidate some candidates. On this week's West Virginia in Focus, Alex Hines speaks with two candidates in two different districts about their experiences with threats this year, including why one dropped out of her race completely.
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- Restaurant Road Trip: Hickory Dining Room at Canaan Valley Resort State Park
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- On a high plateau in the Allegheny Mountains, Canaan Valley Resort State Park has been wowing visitors with mountain views and outdoor activities since 1963, but outdoor recreation isn't the only thing up on the mountain; there's also some great food!
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- A World Cup Summer: West Virginia's lack of referees and how to become one
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- With the FIFA World Cup taking place in North America this summer, 12 News caught up with a few local soccer referees on what goes into their job and how others can get involved.
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- Why you may be seeing fewer ice cream trucks driving around
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- With the hot weather, the jingle of the ice cream truck can be a welcoming sound, but if you feel like there are fewer ice cream trucks out driving around neighborhoods, it might not be your imagination.
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- Harrison County Commission to weigh in on close House District 71 race
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Harrison County Commission began a hearing on Wednesday regarding the latest House of Delegates Election is District 71, which has had its results challenged by incumbent Laura Kimble.
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- Fire Chief explains key differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Amid potentially record-breaking heat moving across the region, Clarksburg Fire Chief Walter Knight explained a few key differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
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- Monongalia County Commission hears public protest on Flock Safety cameras
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Monongalia County Commissioners heard from the public on Wednesday, who shared their protests over the newly installed Flock Safety Cameras across the county.
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- Tiny home brings big change for Morgantown family
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- One Monongalia County resident is going viral on social media after the completion of his very own tiny home.
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- Content creator files suit against Worthington, Marion County Sheriff
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Following his arrest last April, a viral independent online journalist is filing a lawsuit against the town of Worthington and multiple others in Marion County.
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- Preston County EMS fee ordinance goes into effect
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- With the start of Preston County’s fiscal year being Wednesday, the Preston County EMS fee ordinance goes into effect.
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- City of Morgantown seeks community input on enhanced amenities
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The City of Morgantown hosted a public work session Tuesday to gather input on potential ideas and projects that would enhance amenities in the city, including things like parks, benches, artwork or other public spaces.
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- U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito tours Prime 6 facility
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- After attending its groundbreaking nearly two years ago, Senator Shelley Capito (R-WV) returned to the Prime 6 facility in Fairmont on Tuesday to tour and see its progress.
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- Veterans war memorial and mural dedicated in Fairmont
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The veterans war memorial and America250 mural were dedicated in Fairmont on Tuesday, with attendance by Senator Jim Justice.
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- What West Virignia's leaders are saying about the West Virginia v. BPJ ruling
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- 3:58
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Following the Supreme Court's landmark decusion on Tuesdsay in the West Virginia v. BPJ case, West Virginia's leaders, officials and relevant entities are giving their two cents.
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- Month-long donation drive held for Taylor County Humane Society
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Over the past month, Higinbotham & Higinbotham held a one-month pet donation drive for the Taylor County Humane Society, collecting donations like food, toys, blankets and cleaning supplies.
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- Arnold 'Old Hill' Cemetery receives plaque commemorating history and volunteer effort
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Lewis County's Arnold "Old Hill" Cemetery, a location that's home to many veterans and historical figures of the past, has recently been the focus of a restoration effort, and over the last few years, some in the community have volunteered their time and energy to do tasks like clean gravestones and remove debris.
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- Harrison County man gets life sentence with mercy for mother's murder
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- After pleading guilty in May to the 2024 murder of his mother, a Harrison County man will spend the rest of his life in prison, pending a future parole hearing.
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- Harrison County Sheriff’s Office announces sudden death of K-9 unit
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A sudden medical emergency has led to the untimely death of one of Harrison County’s K-9 units.
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- Families Celebrate International Mud Day at West Virginia Botanical Garden
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Laughter, creativity and plenty of mud filled the Children’s Adventure Garden at the West Virginia Botanical Garden Sunday as families gathered to celebrate International Mud Day, a unique annual event that encourages children and adults alike to embrace the outdoors through imaginative play.
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- City of Shinnston provides update on PODA plans
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The Shinnston City Council held a work session on Monday evening to discuss a variety of topics, including updates on its plan to establish a Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA).
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- Supreme Court sides with West Virginia in Bridgeport trans athlete case
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- After more than six months of deliberation, the Supreme Court of the United States has sided with West Virginia in the case of a Bridgeport trans athlete who competed on girls' sports teams despite being assigned male at birth.
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- What's in the West Virginia booth at the 'Great American State Fair?'
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A little slice of the Mountain State is on the National Mall as part of the celebration for America’s Semiquincentennial.
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- Clarksburg police urges safety this 4th of July
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- For this Fourth of July weekend, the Clarksburg Police Department has a few reminders about fireworks safety during the holiday.
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- Fireworks sales skyrocket ahead of Fourth of July weekend
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The Fourth of July is coming up this weekend and ahead of America250 Celebrations, fireworks stands across the United States are seeing a boom in business.
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- 8 padlocked AED boxes placed at recreational locations throughout Barbour County
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- At eight different parks or recreational spaces in Barbour County, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have now been placed as a way to ensure safety.
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- Monongalia County BOE narrows down changes to 2027 graduation
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Following a rainy 2026, the Monongalia County Board of Education (BOE) has started finalizing changes for the 2027 graduation ceremonies.
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- Randolph County Commissioner Chris See dies at 65
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Randolph County Commissioner Chris See has passed away. He was 65.
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- WVU Medicine employee suspended after camera found in bathroom
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A WVU Medicine employee is under investigation after a camera was allegedly found in a restroom at a Morgantown hospital.
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- Powwow in Parsons honors Native American heritage
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Dancing, singing and remembering the past took place this weekend at the annual Powwow in Parsons.
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- Athletes race in the 30th Cecil Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10K and 5K
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A Clarksburg staple held its 30th annual 10K race and 5K at the Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday.
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- Locals launch into extraterrestrial world at Upshur County UFO Day
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Aliens, cryptids and unidentified flying objects such as Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster all have a supposed history of roaming around the Almost Heaven!
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- Rivesville celebrates 20 Years of River Front Festival with family fun, community spirit
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Town of Rivesville celebrated a major milestone Saturday as its annual River Front Festival marked its 20th year.
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- Barrackville, Fairmont Lions Clubs host e-waste recycling fundraiser
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Barrackville Lions Club joined forces with the Fairmont Lions Club and the Midtown LEOs to host a community electronic waste (e-waste) recycling event Saturday in the parking lot of the Country Club Shops in Fairmont.
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- Live from Festival Fridays at Jawbone Park
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Jefferson Pan was live from Jawbone Park in Buckhannon on Friday where the city was putting on its Festival Fridays celebration.
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- National event brings Geocahching tourists to Morgantown
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- This weekend in Morgantown, Cachemore will be welcoming tourists and some locals to participate in some Geocaching.
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- Fairmont State hosts National Concrete Canoe Competition
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) took its student national championships to Fairmont, West Virginia, this year, hosting more than 600 student teams from all over the world.
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