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High Wind Warning today

National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning until 10 p.m. tonight with west winds 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph... Read Full Story

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Top 12 Stories of 2025 – Day 4

WCBC 1270AM keeps Cumberland area listeners informed on top news events 24 hours a day on the national and local levels. This week, the WCBC News... Read Full Story

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Community Trust Steps In To Help Shelter

The Allegany County Commissioners on Thursday approved an agreement with the Community Trust Foundation to create the Friends of the Allegany... Read Full Story

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Fraudulent Invoices Discovered

The City of Cumberland has become aware of fraudulent Planning and Zoning invoices being emailed to clients. Invoices state “WIRE TRANSERS... Read Full Story

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WMD Delegation Backed Moore On Veto

All members of the Western Maryland Delegation voted to sustain Governor Wes Moore’s veto on establishing a Reparations Commission to look... Read Full Story

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Salvation Army Still Needs Ringers

The Salvation Army of Cumberland is looking for individuals willing to spread holiday cheer as bell ringers in both the Keyser and Cumberland... Read Full Story

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Bench Warrant Served

On Thursday, December 18th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Johnna Maxine Buckley, 35, of Cumberland MD. Buckley was arrested on... Read Full Story

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Frostburg State Student passed away on campus

Frostburg State University is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a student on campus. The University extends its heartfelt condolences to... Read Full Story

Ridgeley Man Dies In Logging Accident

From WV Metro News:

A man is dead after a Monday logging accident in Hampshire County. According to the Hampshire County... Read Full Story

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New Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans Approved

The Maryland Transportation Authority voted Thursday to approve plans for two new bridges to cross the Chesapeake Bay.  The two new spans... Read Full Story

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Contract Approved for New High Court Building

The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a $147 million dollar contract to build a new high court building for the state in... Read Full Story

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County Elections Supervisor Retiring

The longtime administrator of elections for Allegany County, Diane Loibel, is retiring this month.  Loibel has served in that position for... Read Full Story

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MD Firefighter 50/50 Over $200,000 Tonight

The MD Firefighter 50/50, a statewide fundraiser supporting local fire and EMS across Maryland has a jackpot tonight over $200,000. Proceeds from... Read Full Story

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Bishop Walsh Changing Exam Schedule

Bishop Walsh School is making a change in its semester exam schedule this year. Exams had been previously administered in mid-January, but BW... Read Full Story

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Two Officers Receive Promotions

During Tuesday’s Cumberland City Council meeting, police chief Jim Pyles recognized the promotion of two officers to the office of... Read Full Story

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TOP 12 NEWS STORIES – 2025 – Day 3

WCBC 1270AM keeps Cumberland area listeners informed on top news events 24 hours a day on the national and local levels. This week, the WCBC News... Read Full Story

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Buckel Argued Against Override

Governor Moore had vetoed over 30 bills in the Spring including one establishing a reparations commission to look at possible remedies for slavery... Read Full Story

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Riley Moore Appreciates National Guard Resolution

A resolution passed in the U.S. House of Representatives to honor West Virginia National Guard members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe who were... Read Full Story

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City Surveillance System Operating Normally

Wednesday, WCBC checked on rumors concerning downtown Cumberland’s surveillance system. Rumors abounded that it cost $3.2 million and was... Read Full Story

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Route 135 CDS Arrest

Deputies Wednesday conducted a traffic stop in the area of Route 135 in Westernport, Maryland at 6:52 p.m.. The vehicle’s operator did not... Read Full Story