CSX Corporation announced it will contribute $100,000 to support the American Red Cross in its ongoing relief and recovery efforts underway in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The donation to the American Red Cross will support work with community and government agencies to assess damage and support emergency needs. The American Red Cross is providing safe shelter, food and health services to families who lost their homes and belongings.  CSX will also match dollar for dollar donations that company employees make to the American Red Cross.

Congressman David Trone a Democrat visited Western Maryland over the weekend delivering big checks for projects throughout the region. Trone secured over 4 million dollars in federal community project funding during fiscal year 2024. Cumberland Mayor and City Council were on hand for the presentation of a 1 million dollar check for the Carver Center on Frederick Street to begin renovations to the facility. Congressman Trone speaking with WCBC News says it was the community and local government that submitted a great grant application…  "We're really excited to be able to deliver this Million Dollar check to a town that's put…

Yet another video is making the rounds of a fight that took place in front of fifteen or more students gathered in a bathroom at Allegany High School. A caller to WCBC’s Dave Norman show on Friday shared a mishap from two years ago that also happened at Allegany, but the school system did not react the way the parents wanted… “They’re not going to do anything because when they went to trial because the board of education wasn’t going to do anything, because the human resources guy mentored this boy and they didn’t even want him taken out of…

On 09/29/2024 at approximately 6:45 PM the Cumberland City Police was dispatched to the 200 block of Pear Street for an assault. Officers were advised that Alex Unger was intoxicated and had assaulted two juveniles at that location. Officers were able to view a witness’ cell phone video of the incident. On the video Unger is seen assaulting a teenaged juvenile. Officers observed minor injuries to the victims. The officer applied for charges and an Arrest Warrant was issued. Officers were able to locate Unger and place him under arrest without incident. Unger was transported to the Allegany County Detention…

Cumberland's downtown has been completely reimagined and the people's construction party Rock The Block is proud to honor Triton Construction and Carl Belt, Inc. for 18 months of amazing work on Baltimore Street and the Cas Taylor Bridge. These two strong companies are sharing Rock The Block Presenting Sponsorship with Chessie Federal Credit Union and will get a nod on stage when The Reagan Years launch this iconic '80s anthem on Saturday, October 12th along Pershing Street. Sy Seyler musician with the Reagan Years band talked with WCBC's Dave Norman about why the band chose to perform in Cumberland… "You…

On 09/29/2024 at approximately 9:00 AM the Cumberland City Police were dispatched to a business in the 30 block of Baltimore Street for a disturbance. Upon arrival officers observed Kimberly Carnley yelling in a patron’s face that she was God. Carnley was asked to stop yelling and leave the area. Carnley refused and continued to yell inside the business. Carnley was placed under arrest and transported to the police station. Carnley was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial in District Court.   Arrested – Kimberly Ann Carnley (39) Cumberland, MD Charge – Disorderly Conduct  

Maryland’s Comptroller Brooke Lierman says she remains “cautiously optimistic” about the state’s economic performance and the resilience of the economy.  The state Board of Revenue Estimates released its latest forecast late last week, showing a mostly flat performance with a modest uptick for fiscal 2026, but a large structural deficit of $1 billion still exists… “Notably, there’s been an $88.4 million increase in FY 25 revenue compared to the March estimate. This is the first official estimate for FY 26.  I think it’s also important to note the economic outlook has not changed compared to the expectations outlined in March….

The number of West Virginia children living in poverty remains among the highest in the nation, and more children are living in households struggling with hunger, according to the latest federal data.  The end of pandemic supports combined with rising inflation and the cost of living are to blame, experts say. Salaam Bhatti with the Food Research and Action Center says the expanded Child Tax Credit cut child poverty in half, but when it ended, more families dipped back into poverty… “Had we added few more dollars to that program, it could have cut child poverty entirely. But it was…

Legislation co-sponsored by Maryland U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen extends key provision of the Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE program – a means for individuals with disabilities to save money and invest without loss of federal support. . The ENABLE Act’s main sponsor, Eric Schmitt of Missouri, says making the provisions permanent will expand access to the program… “There are over 162,000 of these ABLE accounts nationwide since the program’s inception back in 2014. Thanks to these lifesaving accounts, people with disabilities are empowered to secure employment and actively participate in society. To be their own person. These…