Maryland State Police are investigating an inmate death in Cumberland. A 32 year old inmate, Jordan Polston, was pronounced dead by first... Read Full Story
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared Christmas Eve a state holiday. Moore said the holiday gives state employees the chance to spend... Read Full Story
On Monday, December 22 the Allegany County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Response Team (SORT) and members from the Sheriff's Office... Read Full Story
Sometimes, the most important person in the room is the one no one knows about. He’s quiet, unassuming, directed and ready to get the job... Read Full Story
On Sunday, December 21, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Jessica Scarlett. The warrant was issued... Read Full Story
On Sunday, December 21, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Kelsey Connors. The summons was... Read Full Story
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced funding for 20 projects in Western Maryland counties. $1.8... Read Full Story
Year-end giving offers benefits for both giver and receiver. Non-profits hoping to finish the year strong rely on giving to finish out budgets and... Read Full Story
Wreaths Across America performs memorial wreath laying at military cemeteries across the country, honoring fallen veterans. Locally, another group... Read Full Story
West Virginia communities including Berkley Springs, Shepherdstown, Elkins and Fairmont have hosted community talking circles through the West... Read Full Story
A bill to help security guard agencies in the state operate more efficiently was vetoed by Governor Moore in the spring, but during the recent... Read Full Story
Governor Wes Moore’s Redistricting Advisory Commission has decided to recommend drafting new congressional district maps. Senator... Read Full Story
WCBC AM and FM will be providing a wide variety of local and national Christmas programming this week. Following Dave Norman’s Holiday... Read Full Story
Governor Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia has officially requested the honor of the Purple Heart medal for two National Guardsmen shot while on... Read Full Story
Tune in to WCBC Radio Monday morning as we announce the 2025 Person of the Year for our listening area.
The Allegany County Library System has announced its holiday hours for the coming week. All branches will close Tuesday at 5 p.m. The... Read Full Story
WVU President Michael T. Benson told the WVU Board of Governors Friday applications are at a 10-year high and at least 1,200 new graduates will be... Read Full Story
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Delores Haines. The summons... Read Full Story
On December 19, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Cumberland Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash... Read Full Story
On Friday, December 19, 2025, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 400 block of Columbia Street to check... Read Full Story
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today issued a statement opposing three of the Trump administration’s newly proposed rules: the... Read Full Story
Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a proclamation granting West Virginia state employees the full day off on both Wednesday, December... Read Full Story
The Pittsburgh Pirates Friday acquired infielder Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays. Lowe clubbed 31 home runs in 2025, driving in 83 runs... Read Full Story
Fox News is reporting that President Donald Trump is giving most federal employees two additional days off for Christmas, according to... Read Full Story
A domestic incident involving two elderly Hampshire County residents ended in a house fire, claiming one life. Sheriff Deputies received a call... Read Full Story
A grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will go toward the development of a Housing Alliance, according to Mayor... Read Full Story
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
The Allegany County Commissioners on Thursday approved an agreement with the Community Trust Foundation to create the Friends of the Allegany... Read Full Story
The City of Cumberland has become aware of fraudulent Planning and Zoning invoices being emailed to clients. Invoices state “WIRE TRANSERS... Read Full Story
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
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
