CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make sure everyone makes it to the table this Thanksgiving. Because the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest for America, more drivers will be on the roads than usual, increasing the likelihood of a motor vehicle crash. It is vitally important for drivers and passengers to correctly use their seat belt every time they are traveling in a vehicle. Drivers are also reminded to never get behind the wheel after consuming alcoholic beverages, drugs,…

I want to wish you all a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. It is a time where we all gather with our family and friends to give thanks to God for all of our amazing blessings He has given us. Though there have been many things in the past year that have brought tough times like inflation, unemployment, and divisive rhetoric; we have many things to be thankful for. We live in the greatest nation in the world where we can live free and pursue our dreams. We are blessed with our families and friends who support us in so many…

The following students from Frost Elementary School are Distinguished Scholars for the 1st marking period of the 2022-2023 school year and earned  Kindergarten Citizenship Award – Charlotte Bena, Jasper Brinkman, Erin Deriso, Carter Gares, Liam Gevedon, Deegan Gilbert, Jacob Hay, Olive Hutcheson, Lily Morton, James Royal, Larkin Schriver, Ella Walbert, Branson Bennett, Kylar Carr, Aida Harvison, Kai Kline, Reese Linn, Israel Mazuran, Abby McCoy, Alec Ritter, Cameron Roy, Amy Royal Grade 1 Citizenship Award- Tabitha Barrett, Grady Bennett, Freya Chen, Crosby Cutter, Charles Danner, Cooper Davis, Malia Deist, Taylor Diamond, Quinn Glass, Walker Hardman, Brody Heselbach, Selene Hoang, Ella Kasecamp,…

On November 23rd, 2022 at approximately 3:00 pm officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the 600 block of Industrial Boulevard for a male subject with a firearm threatening employees. The victims in this incident were able to identify the male as Devone Baskin, who officers knew to have had an active Arrest Warrant. The victims advised that Baskin had fled the area. Officers were able to locate Baskin who was still in possession of the firearm and a foot pursuit ensued. Officers pursued Baskin over several streets repeatedly ordering him to surrender and to drop…

On November 23rd, 2022 at 9:45pm officers of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Liberty Street. The officer contacted the operator, Zachary Crawford, and advised him of the infractions observed. Crawford then attempted to pull away from the officers before stopping a short distance away. Officers began to order Crawford from the vehicle, which he refused to do. Crawford then threatened to harm the officers on scene, stated he was going to get a weapon, and began reaching into the passenger area of his vehicle. Officers removed Crawford from his vehicle and after…

On November 23rd, 2022 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Andre Armwood Jr. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court stemming from a Hit and Run investigation on November 18th, 2022. During the Incident officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a Baltimore Street residence for a reported hit and run. The victim provided officers with the registration of the suspect vehicle. Through the officer’s investigation they identified the operator as Andre Armwood. An application for charges was filed and the Arrest Warrant was issued. Armwood was taken before a District Court…

On this Thanksgiving Day, WCBC brings you a holiday message from Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss…        

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is winding down his two terms in office, celebrating his final holiday season and preparing for the change in administrations. The Governor took time out at a recent press conference to talk about his Thanksgiving plans- which actually got underway this past weekend… He also reflected on his nearly eight years as governor of the state…

A turkey at Thanksgiving isn’t something everyone can afford, and as a result local nonprofits and churches once again are stepping up and providing free meals. Central Assembly of God will be having it’s 2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday from 11am-1pm. Pastor Doug Seamon says it  is a free dinner and there are no obligations… He says for those working on Thanksgiving such as police, firemen, hospital and 911 workers- delivery is available…

With the holiday season and Black Friday just about upon us, Comptroller Peter Franchot is once again encouraging Marylanders to Shop Maryland for the Holidays with an emphasis on shopping local.  Franchot says that with one in five Marylanders directly or indirectly working in retail, the holiday shopping season is important to retailers throughout the state. He urged Marylander to forego on-line shopping and instead visit some local stores and businesses…