WCBC

Republican U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has officially announced her bid for reelection next November.  Capito, 72, was... Read Full Story

Currently Ocean City, Maryland has dedicated bus lanes on each side of Coastal Highway.  A State Highway Administration proposal would... Read Full Story

A poll commissioned by UMBC shows that fewer than one third of Maryland residents deem Governor Wes Moore’s redistricting plan a “high... Read Full Story

On Sunday, December 14th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Keith Louis Wilkins, 38, of Frostburg MD. The... Read Full Story

Lawmakers and clean energy advocates hope to pass legislation in next year’s General Assembly that they say would make solar energy more... Read Full Story

Frostburg State University’s 167th Commencement Ceremony takes place Wednesday, December 17th at 2pm in the Cordts Physical Education Center... Read Full Story

Hometown Bank of PA donated a $125,000 Educational Improvement Tax Credit to the Bedford County Regional Education Foundation. The credit covers... Read Full Story

A two-alarm structure fire on Greene Street this morning displaced several residents. The fire was called in just after 2am. Two local hotel inns... Read Full Story

South Liberty Street from Baltimore Street to Merchants Alley will be closed on Tuesday, December 16th from 9AM – 1PM and on Friday,... Read Full Story

On Sunday, December 14th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Timothy Dale Ryan Jr, 39, of Cumberland MD. Ryan was arrested after he... Read Full Story

Many WCBC listeners are familiar with the song “Christmastime in Cumberland” recorded by local musician Roger Williamson. Earlier this... Read Full Story

Allegany County schools, like most schools around the state, are struggling with student attendance. While post-COIVD attendance is up, it still... Read Full Story

May’s flooding did more than destroy roads and other infrastructure It also took out furnaces, hot water heaters, and other needed amenities... Read Full Story

The Maryland General Assembly meets tomorrow in a special session to take up mainly two matters – a vote on a new house speaker to replace... Read Full Story

The State Highway Administration will have a series of rolling roadblocks on I-68 east between Frostburg and LaVale to allow crews to clear debris... Read Full Story

Cumberland Fire Department responded to a two-alarm structure fire just after 2 a.m. Monday. Multiple surrounding fire crews also assisting along... Read Full Story

Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Jessup Correctional Institute. The inmate is identified as Deon Smith, 23.... Read Full Story

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen took to the Senate Floor urging passage of the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act,... Read Full Story

Part of the focus for the Maryland Freedom Caucus in the coming legislative year is election reform. The caucus is looking at specifically voter... Read Full Story

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce recently set out their legislative priorities for 2026. The Chamber sees an uncertain session ahead, but as... Read Full Story

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room of City Hall on... Read Full Story

Winter is in full swing and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management is reminding drivers to prepare a winter emergency kit, have ice melt,... Read Full Story

Unwelcome arctic air expected Sunday evening could plunge the region into single-digit temperatures, but forecasters expect this visitor to leave... Read Full Story

Due to expected snowfall and plunging temperatures, Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Preparedness in all 55 counties in West... Read Full Story

The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates (BRE) today voted to slightly adjust state revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) to... Read Full Story

On December 12th, 2025 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Joseph Patrick Natale Jr. The summons was issued as a result... Read Full Story

With the anticipation of frigid temperatures over the weekend, the City of Cumberland Water Department recommends that citizens and business... Read Full Story

Governor Patrick Morrisey continues to keep the state of West Virginia updated on the recovery of National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe. Wolfe was shot... Read Full Story

American Water, the company in talks to buy Maryland Water Service that controls water for Bel Air residents, has asked the West Virginia Public... Read Full Story

This weekend will bring a special moment at the gravesites of America’s fallen heroes. An organized effort for the holidays to place wreaths... Read Full Story

According to a new survey by Lending Tree, Maryland residents increased their debt balances over 10% in 2025, the highest nationwide. Total... Read Full Story

UPMC Western Maryland has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital.  The designation is given... Read Full Story

Maryland’s sports wagering market continued a strong performance in Fiscal Year 2026 by generating over $19 million dollars in tax revenue... Read Full Story

In response to rising food costs and reduced SNAP benefits during this month, the Allegany County Library System has partnered with Aldi to... Read Full Story

Maryland and West Virginia are among 42 states who have sent letters to artificial intelligence companies demanding steps be taken to protect... Read Full Story

West Virginia’s FY 2027 budget plans include pay raises for state employees.  Governor Morrisey says the raise will apply to state... Read Full Story