The West Virginia University Board of Governors has adopted its 2026 fiscal year budget. The budget is set $1.29 billion dollars as enrollment continues a slight decline. Tuition increases are in effect for the Morgantown campus, as well as Potomac State College in Keyser and the Institute of Technology in Beckley. New university president Michael T. Benson takes over the leadership post in July.
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MONDAY… HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM TUESDAY by the National Weather Service. Heat index values up to 102 expected in the valleys in Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy, and Morgan Counties. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
UPDATE Jun 23 @ 7PM – Atticus Casey has been located and he is safe. The Cumberland Police Department would like to thank the public for its assistance. June 23 @ 3:17AM – Atticus Casey has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department. Casey is a black male, 12 years old, approximately 5’0”, approximately 105 lbs. He was last seen in the area of S. Centre Street on Sunday afternoon, 6/22/25 at approximately 4:30 PM. He is possibly wearing a brown sweatshirt. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.
The U.S. Senate is working toward a vote on their version of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that holds President Trump’s fiscal desires for 2026. The Senate version maintains tax cuts put in place during Trump’s first term and adds additional cuts as well as removing taxes on tips and some overtime work. West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, says the bill is moving in a positive direction… “I feel like we’re on a very positive path because we cannot let taxes go up. We need those business tax relief for our…
The Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization is working on two new monuments they plan to have ready in the next year or so. CHCO President Ed Taylor, Jr. tells WCBC that one will be unveiled this November for late city resident Nathaniel Rice who was killed while working in 1900… “He was a city worker who was killed on the job. His name is Nathaniel Rice. He was buried alive while digging a trench for the city down in South Cumberland in 1900. He’s been buried in the German Reformation Cemetery up on Baltimore Avenue for over a century without…
For 12 years now, the Let’s Beautify Cumberland! Committee has recognized residents and businesses who stand out in caring for their gardens and helping their neighbors. Nominations for the 2025 Blue Ribbon and Good Neighbor awards are being accepted through June through the group’s Facebook page. LBC Chair Ed Mullaney said awards would be presented in August at a city council meeting… “So it’s a way to recognize people for their talents and their skills and everybody needs an “atta-boy.” My colleague Sue Cerutti who I had the wonderful honor of sharing the downtown manager position with years…
As local businesses continue to work through cleanup and restoration from the devastating flooding in May, the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce is launching Business Recovery Reimbursement Grants. Through July 11th, businesses impacted by flooding can apply for reimbursement of cleanup expenses, according to Chamber President Juli McCoy… “Businesses can very easily apply for them through a simple form and sharing copy of receipts and evidence of the cleanup work that was done and then we will make some decisions over the next two weeks after that to get them some small donations to get them back on…
Summer heat has hit the region with expected temperatures in the 90s this week. Maryland’s Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions in the warmer weather. In addition to staying hydrated with water and avoiding alcohol and caffeine, Dr. Kevin Reed from Southern Maryland Hospital Center says knowing the best time to be outside for activities is also important… “The best time to be out is early in the morning or late in the day. That’s when the heat and humidity haven’t risen so much that you can’t regulate your temperature. SO, if you want to…
At Allegany County’s last open work session, commissioners discussed how board of trustee positions are being filled for the county library system. Appointees for the library are presented to be accepted or rejected by commissioners rather than commissioners vetting nominees. Commissioner Bill Atkinson thinks the board should represent each region of the system… “Their board is what, seven? So, you’ve got six libraries – there should be one from every region that has a library and then one at-large member.” Commission President Dave Caporale compared the way Board of Education vacancies are filled… “We have the pleasure…
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon until 8 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s. During a heat advisory, it's crucial to drink plenty of water, seek cool environments, and avoid strenuous activities, especially during the hottest parts of the day. It's also important to check on vulnerable individuals like the elderly, children, and pets.
