Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales may be more important than ever as the holiday shopping season officially kicks off. ABC's Andrea Fujii (foo-jee-EE) says shoppers may not spend as much, since they are concentrating on the cost of necessities…      “A recent survey found shoppers will spend about 4% less this Black Friday and Cyber Monday than last year. About $622.  Inflation, the government shutdown, and weak jobs numbers all contributing to the lowest consumer confidence numbers since April.”

Maryland’s current District 1-A Delegate, Jim Hinebaugh, has announced he will not be seeking another term in Annapolis.  One candidate seeking to fill his seat is Dan Duggan of Swanton.  Recently, he attended the Frostburg Mayor and Council meeting where he introduced himself and gave some information on his background in law enforcement and the beginning of his campaign…     “I’m a retired police officer. I’m also retired from the Marine Corps Reserves – I did twenty years with them. My wife and I, Susan, we have four children. I’ve been in Garrett County about 40 years and I’m…

Mayor Ray Morriss took some time this past Friday to talk with WCBC in more detail about the Washington Street Bridge situation in the city.  Residents would like to see the bridge repaired or rebuilt, but the mechanics behind such a project are complicated. Morriss said that for the bridge to be replaced at the height that CSX Transportation requires, a large area would be forever changed…     “The entire Chase Street would have to be redone, too with their approaches on to Washington. And then as you go down on the other side, you would probably take three…

Expanding access to critical immunizations for uninsured and underinsured Marylanders is part of the state’s new vaccine program. Local health departments will provide state-purchased vaccines for adults to reduce preventable diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, measles, pneumonia, RSV, and shingles. Those wanting to receive the vaccines should contact their local health departments or visit health.maryland.gov for information.

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The Mayor and City Council's regularly scheduled Public Meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Meeting agendas are attached and may be further referenced through the City's website at http://www.cumberlandmd.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes  Questions regarding this matter may be directed to the City Clerk's office.  

A chilly night in downtown Cumberland Friday as the community gathered to light the annual Christmas tree at the corner of Liberty and Baltimore Street. City Councilman, Eugene Frazier read aloud his holiday poem entitled a Christmas Wonder…     "It was cold that night I went to bed, bundle up warm my mother had said. I tried my best to fall fast asleep into the house Santa would creep. The hours went by still awake, I closed my eyes, sleep I would fake. Suddenly a noise came from my roof. Was it a sound of the reindeer's hoof? I…

Watching a potential winter storm with snow during Tuesday morning accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Will give way to partly cloudy conditions during the afternoon and a high 38. WCBC is your Snow Watch station for local closures and delays.

The Cumberland Police Department is issuing a public safety reminder to all residents and visitors to lock their vehicle doors, close windows, and remove all valuables when leaving their vehicles unattended. 

Saturday Morning Quarterback is a weekly summary of high school football from the night before. WCBC's entire football team is in studio to analyze, debate, predict, and take phone calls from listeners.  It is the most complete and insightful hour for high school football in the area. The crew includes Rock Cioni, Jim Zamagias, Mike Connelley, Garrett Eagan, Tony Orndoff, Brad Reed, and Adam Sterne.  Listen to Saturday Morning Quarterback every Saturday at 9 a.m. Video of today's broadcast:www.youtube.com/@wcbcradiosports

Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit made four arrests, all of whom are held without bond, in connection with a triple murder/house fire that occurred on November 18 in Washington County. Additional arrests are expected. The accused are identified as Darnell (aka Donnell) Hawkins, 47, of Baltimore; Tony Smith, 43, of Hagerstown; Maurice Mouzon, 46, of Baltimore; and Kierra White, 35, of Glen Burnie. Hawkins was arrested in Baltimore County on November 28, 2025. Hawkins is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree arson, and related offenses. He is currently being held in the…