West Virginia Senator Jim Justice is putting is mark of approval on a bill to end taxing of wages on overtime work. The Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act was introduced by Senators Roger Marshall and Tommy Tuberville, creating an income tax deduction for overtime income. Senator Justice common-sense bill that will help more folks achieve the American Dream…     “I’m a business guy. I’m not a politician. But I can tell you hands down at the end of the day, you’ve got to grow revenue. You’ve absolutely got to grow revenue and how you grow revenue, you’re going to…

Preparations are well underway for this year’s DelFest at the Allegany County Fairgrounds.  It’s the 17th year for the festival in the county, and some changes are being made this year to the musical lineup.  Promoter Stan Strickland says that there is still a mix of old and new, with younger musical groups as well as the better-known musicians…     “They mixed it up with old friends that people have seen before like Railroad Earth and Leftover Salmon, a lot of the ones that are big deals in the jam band world. And they did some unique things like…

National Weather Service report s small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues in portions of western Maryland, including the following county, Allegany and eastern West Virginia, including Mineral. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 738 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. – Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Bel Air…                         Fort Ashby… Cresaptown…     …

All Allegany County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, May 14, 2025. No virtual learning will take place. Only essential personnel should report to work. They should contact their supervisor for direction. Determination on athletic events scheduled for tomorrow will be made by noon.    

WCBC has learned that students from Georges Creek area schools can be picked up at Mountain Ridge High School.

From Allegany County Public Schools at 6:44 p.m.:  All students from Westernport Elementary School were safely transported to 1 Fusner Street in Westernport. Those students at Westmar Middle School and Mountain Ridge High School are still at those schools. All students will remain at those locations at this time, as there has been no change in the advisement of safe transportation from Emergency Services of Allegany County. 

Allegany County Emergency Management reports that the Potomac River is expected to flood in Luke around 7 p.m.  Heavy rain is predicted. 

Due to flash floods in Keyser and the surrounding areas, Governor Patrick Morrisey has directed the activation of the State Emergency Operations Center. We are working with local officials to coordinate evacuation and fulfill any ongoing needs as we speak. Please avoid the area and do not attempt to drive through flooded roads.

4:40pm Update: Update – School Evacuations In coordination with the Allegany County Board of Education: Georges Creek Elementary students are being evacuated to Mountain Ridge High School. All Westernport Elementary students and staff have been safely evacuated. Students waiting for parent pickup are sheltering at the church in Westernport. Westmar Middle students are currently sheltering in place.   4:15pm Update: All students and personnel have been evacuated safely from Westernport Elementary. 3:30 Update: Do not call 911 unless you need emergency rescue. Westernport Elementary students and personnel are being evacuated to higher ground at 1 Fusner Street in Westernport. Students…

As of 4:30 this afternoon, all Allegany County Libraries will be closed due to the threat of flooding.