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WCBC Radio Celebrating it's 46th year, WCBC has been the leader in community involvement which has built the st WCBC 1270 AM radio was founded in April, 1976.

CBC’s "full service" format offers the Cumberland and surrounding areas’ listeners something not found on any other local radio station. The station’s primary concern is to inform it’s listeners. Information provided includes complete news coverage: locally, regionally, and nationally; complete weather forecasts provided by a firm employing registered meteorologists; participation in major communi

ty events to promote the area and it’s many organizations by way of remote broadcasts and community service announcements; complete information regarding school and senior center lunch menus, closings and special events. WCBC’s programming includes:
Network affiliations with ABC Radio Network, the Westwood One, Premiere Radio Network, Yahoo Sports Radio, and the Focus on the Family Radio Network. These network affiliations provide us with programming from:
Coast to Coast-George Noory, Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Bill Cunningham, The Money Pit, Cal Thomas, Kim Kommando, Bill O'Reilly and more. The station’s sports programming includes coverage of local high school football and basketball, Allegany College of Maryland basketball, Washington Redskins football, Pittsburgh Pirates and area little league baseball. Celebrating it's 44th year, WCBC has been the leader in community involvement which has built the station’s reputation of being "The Station You Can Count On!"

06/26/2025

Maryland, West Virginia Gain From Opioid Settlement.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

A nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma will see all fifty states and US territories receiving monies to resolve litigation against the company and the Sackler family for their roles in creating and worsening the opioid crisis. A settlement worth $7.4 billion dollars was agreed to. Purdue Pharma under the Sacklers’ ownership, aggressively marketed opioids for decades, fueling a national drug crisis. In the settlement, the state of Maryland is slated to receive 90 million dollars and West Virginia will receive $53 million dollars.

06/26/2025

Cannabis Tax Collections.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

For the first quarter of 2025, the state of Maryland collected more than $17 million in cannabis sales tax revenue. That number is down half a million from the last quarter of 2024, but up $3 million from the first quarter. Maryland’s Central Region generated the most revenue while the Western region that includes Allegany County was third. Starting in July, the cannabis sales tax will increase to 12% from 9% due to legislation signed earlier this year.

06/26/2025

Trail Work Days.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Dans Mountain needs for volunteers for Trail Work Days on June 28 and July 12 at the trailhead across from the pool. Beginning at 9am, volunteers will help build a new connector trail on the Lonacona Loop. The trail will provide shorter loops for hikers. No tools or experience are needed, just a willingness to work hard, learn new skills, and join others in the work. Participants should bring their own water, work gloves, and work boots. The Dans Mountain Volunteer Team will provide food at noon following the project.

06/26/2025

C3I Release on Mountain Ridge Incident.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

On March 6, 2025, the Allegany County Combined Criminal Investigations Unit (C3I), in conjunction with the Frostburg Police Department, received an anonymous tip alleging that Derek Lindon Shank, the band director at Mountain Ridge High School, had engaged in inappropriate behavior with a student at the school.

In response, C3I launched a comprehensive investigation. As part of the inquiry, investigators executed multiple search and seizure warrants and conducted interviews with numerous individuals.

Upon completion of the investigation, the Allegany County State’s Attorney presented the findings to the Allegany County Grand Jury. As a result, Derek Shank was indicted on the following charges:

One count of Second-Degree Assault

One count of S*xual Abuse of a Minor

One count of Attempted Fourth-Degree S*x Offense

On Monday, June 23, 2025, Mr. Shank was officially served with criminal charges. He will now await judicial proceedings in the Circuit Court for Allegany County, Maryland.

As this is an ongoing legal matter, no further information will be released at this time.

Derek Lindon Shank, age 43 of LaVale, MD

06/26/2025

Heat Advisory Remains in Effect for Thursday.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for today from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM this evening. Heat index values up to 107 expected east of the Blue Ridge, and up to 103 west of the Blue Ridge in DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, southern, and western Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

06/26/2025

Morrisey Reaffirms Executive Order.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

A West Virginia mother is suing the State Board of Education and the Raleigh County Board of Education. Miranda Guzman sought a religious exemption from vaccination for her child under an executive order enforcing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2023. The Raleigh County Board of Education denied the exemption, but Governor Patrick Morrisey says religious liberties must be upheld…

“As governor, I fully support Miranda’s ability to seek a religious exemption and I support her lawsuit against school board bureaucrats—the politically, unaccountable board—who are trampling on her religious freedoms. We are going to stand behind her and countless others across the state.”

06/26/2025

Van Hollen Questions Bondi On Grants.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

A senate appropriations committee heard testimony from US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday about Department of Justice budgets for the coming year. Senator Van Hollen questioned Bondi about departments who are in need of funding to get through the current year…

“My understanding is the DOJ is withholding an overwhelming number of notices of funding opportunities – NOFOs – meaning the grantees that rely on these grants, including many who provide services to victims of crimes are literally in some cases running out of money.”

AG Bondi responded quickly, saying the funding is in process…

“We did cut grants by 6%, and I’m here to tell every senator if we did cut a grant that you care about, that is specific to your state, please contact me. I’ve turned on grants that were cut off.”

06/26/2025

Rural Health Could Be Affected By Budget Bill.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

During a special online presentation, Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen discussed possible effects Medicaid cuts could have on Maryland residents. One specific area of concern was rural health. Jonathan Dayton of the Maryland Rural Health Association 1.6 million residents in 18 counties are considered rural and cuts would be detrimental…

“Without sufficient Medicaid funding, rural hospitals and clinics would face closures. We’re already seeing staffing shortages across the board. We’d see even more staffing cuts, we’d see reduced maternity services and even loss of potential emergency care.”

06/26/2025

McKay Comments On Hiring Freeze.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The statewide hiring freeze announced by Governor Wes Moore this week contains echoes of Republican proposals offered during the recent General Assembly session. The governor announced a freeze on new hires as well as a plan to offer buyouts to workers in an attempt to cut $121 million dollars from the state personnel budgets. Senator Mike McKay tells WCBC Moore’s plan helps expenses and preserves jobs…

“I actually applaud the governor, for trying to do that and trying to create some innovative ways to reduce the force. Obviously, people are going to have to pick up the ball and maybe they were doing six things, and now they’re going to have to do 8 things but it’s a good way that we can make sure that there’s no layoffs. That’s the most important thing.”

McKay does caution that the state is not out of the woods financially…

“I think there is going to be another shoe to drop with the possible federal budget and how it is going to affect the state of Maryland. You know there is some talk that we may have to go back for a special session, but it all depends on what those revenues are.”

06/26/2025

“Field Day” this weekend in LaVale.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Amateur Radio “Field Day” event will take place from June 28th at 2PM and runs till 2PM June 29th in LaVale. Members of the Mountain Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the national amateur radio Field Day exercise at 599 Georges Creek Blvd.

Since 1933, amateur radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of amateur radio. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Amateur radio works reliably under any conditions from almost any location to create an independent communications network. Ham radio functions completely independent of the Internet or cell phone infrastructure. Operators can interface with laptops or smartphones, and can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. There are more than 750,000 licensed operators in the United States, as young as 9 and as old as 100. Local clubs such as Mountain Amateur Radio Club, it’s easy for anybody to get involved right here in Allegany County. For more information about Field Day or amateur radio contact Chris Clites [email protected] or

06/26/2025

Bel Air Elementary School Honor Roll for the fourth marking.

June 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The following students from Bel Air Elementary School made the Honor Roll for the fourth marking period of the 2024-2025 school year:

Kindergarten: Distinguished Honor Roll – All A’s:
Madilynn Baker,Teagan Ballou, Nora Barber, Alayna Buentello, Temry Dicken, Alessia Dudiak, Railynn George, Easton Jones, Bexley Kerr, Collen May, Graham McGregor, Rowan Miller, Remi Montgomery, Hannah Morgan, Idalynn Moyer, Luke Munson, Yullyne Parsons, Noah Pheasant, Amelia Riggleman, Brantley VanMeter, Aleah VanSkiver, Regan Waltz, Taitum Welsh, Bowen Wilson, Myla Wilson, and Cason Wiseman

Honor Roll:
Sage Bruce, Aubree Frost, Emma Garlitz, Lilly Jackson, Danielle Lucas, and Sebastian Rother

Grade One: Distinguished Honor Roll – All A’s:
Ellie Barber, Tucker Barth, Deklan Briner, Decklyn Burner, Camilla Diehl, Nora Dreyer, Saphira George, Annabelle Hart, Emma Masters, Tinley Morgan, Silas Smith, and Chloe Twigg

Honor Roll:
Brian Bray, Avalon Boyce, Brantley Clark, Masen Deshong, Cy’Seam Fisher, Ashlyn Hartman, Hudson Kirby, Devin Lambert, Alex Long, Maddox Long, Paxton Long, Lincoln McCullough, Tatum Noechel, Asher Oliver, Lila Oster, Athena Ridgeley, Noah Thomas, Meia Wilson, and James Yetter

Grade Two: Distinguished Honor Roll – All A’s:
Camden Fetchero, Logan Gallo, Annalee Harman, Corbin Metz, and Aria Roy

Honor Roll:
Derek Barb, Ezraela Dudiak, Cole Fickes, Aubrey George, Ashlynn Gordon, Griffin Henson, Greyson McKinney, Xander Myers, Emily Pheasant, Preston Ridgeley, Rhyett Thomas, Grayson VanMeter, and Bradley VanSkiver

Grade Three: Distinguished Honor Roll – All A’s:
Cole Becker, Marcella Diehl, Adalynn Hoke, Willow Kirby, Lauren Minard, and Freija Thompson Honor Roll:Luke Felten, Aubrielle Lee, Reese Miller, Anne Nguyen, Oliver Spencer, Maddie Summerfield, Micah Townsend, Karika Umstot, and Rhyan Waltz

Grade Four: Distinguished Honor Roll – All A’s:
Grayson Baker, Jin Xuan (James) Cheng, Talen Dicken, Brighton Doan, Gabriella Long, Brooks McCullough, Evan Meckley, Beckett Messenger, Wesley Morral, Wesley Sowers, and Chase VanMeter

Honor Roll:
Re*****on Buckbee, Weston Dicken, Parker Folk, Kaymen Freeman, Isabelle Fradiska, Scotlyn Fradiska, Delaney Gallagher, Titus Lewis, Eli McKenzie, Taylor Miller, Jackson Moessner, Kensley Noechel, Scott Nguyen, Axl Ranker, Shaylee Rash, Jaden Sanchez Clark, Jessica Umeroglu, and Emma Williams

Grade Five: Distinguished Honor Roll – All A’s:
Isla Alkire, Jaxon Alkire, Madison Bussard, Liam Hupe, Mila Hupe, Riley Miller, Aubree Rockhold, Brecken Sharpless, Lilah Smith, Emma VanMeter, and Claire VonStein

Honor Roll:
Edison Dreyer, Roland Ficarro Holliday, Sofia Hoke, Paisley Kirby, Hunter Logsdon, Rilee Munson, Madalynn Pheasant, Emma Shroyer, Savannah Sipes, and Kenzi Wright

06/26/2025

Thurgood Marshall Airport Celebrates 75 Years.

June 25th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The airport at BWI is now 75 years old. President Harry Truman dedicated the airport in 1950, initially named Friendship Airport. The official name is now Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, taking on the name of the late Supreme Court justice in 2005. The airport serves 25 million passengers each year.

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