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FSA
Act On FSA Before Year’s End

While some businesses allow balances in Flexible Spending Accounts to rollover to the next year, for most, those funds are a “use it or... Read Full Story

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Flu Cases Increasing

Cases of the flu are on the rise in some areas of the US – and health experts warn they could get even higher as families and friends gather... Read Full Story

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Hiring Hopes Persist Despite Some Pessimism

A higher percentage of businesses across the U.S. expect to add employees six months from now rather than reduce them, according to a LendingTree... Read Full Story

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BENCH WARRANT SERVED

On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Cayden Zona.  The warrant was issued as the result... Read Full Story

WCBC New Snow Watch Update
Liberal Leave for Garrett County today, December 30th

The state has declared liberal leave for Garrett County from 6:00AM until 4:00PM today, December 30, 2025. Non-emergency essential employees who... Read Full Story

WCBC Block News
Top 12 Most Compelling People – Day 2

Top 12 Most Compelling People of 2025

Just as there are memorable stories throughout the year, there are also people who leave their mark... Read Full Story

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Outage Alert

1,877 current power outages do to wind blowing tree branches and lines down in Allegany county as of 3:20 a.m.

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ARREST WARRANT SERVED

On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Steven Battle.  The warrant was issued as the... Read Full Story

Rural Health
WV Secures $199 million for First Year of Rural Health Transformation Fund

West Virginia has secured $199 million from the Trump Administration through The Rural Health Transformation Fund for 2026—almost double the... Read Full Story

Cumberland City Hall
Mayor, Council Removed Former Captain From Service

The grand jury indictment against former Cumberland City Police Captain James Burt has been sealed by the courts so details are not yet known.... Read Full Story

Tax Return
Steps To Take Preparing For Tax Season

Joe Mullenax of Allegany Business Consulting recently joined the Dave Norman program to discuss making preparations for the coming tax... Read Full Story

Maryland DNR
Trees Program Sees Successes

Maryland’s 5 Million Trees program has reached more than 1.5 million native trees planted, one step closer to the state’s goal of 5... Read Full Story

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Next Gen Prostate Cancer Therapy

Skin and prostate cancer therapies are undergoing research by Medicus Pharma. Talking with WCBC, Raza Bokhari, Executive Director of Medicus, said... Read Full Story

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Deer Harvest Down

Maryland hunters reported harvesting almost 28,000 deer during the two-week firearm season from Nov. 29 through Dec. 13.  The firearms season... Read Full Story

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WCBC SPORTS TOP 12 STORIES OF 2025

LOCAL SPORTS TOP 12 SPORTS STORIES OF 2025

12. RIVERSIDE DESTRUCTION & CONSTRUCTION:
Heavy rains and flooding... Read Full Story

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Top 12 Most Compelling People of 2025

Just as there are memorable stories throughout the year, there are also people who leave their mark on the community. 2025 was no exception. This... Read Full Story

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ICE Arrests Create Fear, Separate Families in WV Communities

Many people have made requests of West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey’s office to issue a temporary moratorium on detentions of... Read Full Story

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High Wind Warning until Tuesday afternoon

National Weather Service has issued High Wind Warning until 4 PM Tuesday. West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected in... Read Full Story

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Governor Urges Participation in Apprenticeship Program

Maryland has achieved record growth and milestones through the Governor’s Apprenticeship Pledge, helping more Marylanders enter high-demand... Read Full Story