WCBC Radio

WCBC Radio The Station You Can Count On! WCBC 1270 AM radio was founded in April, 1976. The station’s primary concern is to inform it’s listeners.

Celebrating it's 50th year, WCBC has been the leader in community involvement which has permitted the station to grow and be and integral part of the community. CBC’s "full service" format offers the Cumberland and surrounding areas’ listeners something not found on any other local radio station. Information provided includes complete news coverage: locally, regionally, and nationally; complete we

ather forecasts provided by a firm employing registered meteorologists; participation in major community 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!"

06/05/2026

Allegany Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Parade Saturday

The Allegany Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Parade will take place on Saturday, June 6, beginning at approximately 6 PM. The parade route will begin on Ashfield Street in Piedmont, West Virginia, proceed across the state line, and continue along Main Street in Westernport, Maryland.

Motorists should expect temporary road closures, traffic delays, and increased pedestrian activity along and near the parade route.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time during the event. Local law enforcement and event personnel will be on hand to assist with traffic control.

Potomac Fire Company No. 2 appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we celebrate and honor the volunteer fire and rescue service.

06/05/2026

Paramount Show Helping Local Economy

Thousands of hotel nights and hundreds of production crew have made Cumberland their home this week as scenes for Paramount’s “Mayor of Kingstown” are shot at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Railroad director Wes Heinz shared with WCBC how his relationship with a film consultant brought the show to town…

“So we’ve been working for years to try and find the right kind of show and this just happened to fit what they were looking for. The show is shot in Pittsburgh and this rail piece, the station and the train piece, they just couldn’t do it in Pittsburgh. And everything they needed, Cumberland had.”

Heinz said it’s a great economic push to start the summer for the area…

“At the railroad, we’re fighting for market share every day because so many people are not travelling right now. So, this is a great thing that so many businesses are being positively impacted by Paramount’s presence.”

06/05/2026

FCC Looking at School Internet Funding

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing a federal program that subsidizes the internet for schools and libraries. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr tells “Fox and Friends” he’s concerned the program is leading to more screen time for children and worse academic performance…

“We want to take a fresh look at that program to make sure we’re supporting great educational outcomes. Our parents – do they know that their kids are using these connections, are the right types of safety filters in place.”

06/05/2026

Mayor Comments On Open Meetings

In this election year, the term “transparency” has been a buzzword locally, especially in connection with the Allegany County Commissioners race. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss gives much of the credit to city attorney Mike Cohen for keeping the city council out of such controversies…

“Our City Solicitor Mike Cohen is very adamant about making sure that whenever we go in to a closed session, that it’s all documented properly and that they’re handled the way they should be.”

Mayor Morriss added that open work sessions allow citizen attendance and he noted that sunshine laws are part of the training for elected office…

“That’s one of the first things when you come on as the mayor or on the city council is that they offer you is the training on the Open Meetings Act.”

06/05/2026

Trump Announces Funding To Reopen Coal Plants, Including AES

President Donald Trump on Thursday made a bold move, invoking the Defense Production Act to help the country deal with rising power prices. The president is making $700 million dollars available to build coal plants in West Virginia and Alaska as well as providing funding for the reopening of 14 coal plants. AES Warrior Run in Cumberland was included in that list. Trump said the move helps Americans at a critical time…

“The action will allow these facilities to invest in upgrades that will extend their operational lives for decades into the future, reinforce the reliability of our electric grid, which is the biggest beneficiary, and more importantly keep electricity prices very low for the American people.”

Late Thursday the Moore Administration, in a statement to WCBC, said that AES shared with state leaders that they are exploring a transition to battery storage for the Cumberland plant rather than coal power. The state will monitor how the project meets Maryland’s standards and priorities.

06/05/2026

Morrisey Signs Veterans Legislation

Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed two veteran-focused bills for West Virginia. The legislation strengthens protections for Purple Heart recipients by establishing enforcement penalties for unauthorized use of designated Purple Heart parking spaces and extends vehicle registration fee waivers to Gold Star parents. Morrisey said all veterans would be cared for in the state…

“We want everyone to know that if you’re a veteran here in West Virginia, or quite frankly, if you’re a veteran across the country and you want to come to West Virginia, we’re going to treat you with respect, with dignity, and we’re going to say thank you for what you’ve done for our state and for our country.”

06/05/2026

Dapper Dan Little League Coverage Begins

Dapper Dan Little League coverage begins on WCBC Friday night with the Pirates vs. the Athletics. The Pirates are the defending league champions under manager Jeremy Irons. The Athletics are managed by Derek Haines and the major division’s third team, the Tigers, are managed by Eddie Collins. Along with regular season coverage, WCBC will broadcast the semifinals and finals in July. Friday’s contest will be broadcast on Classic Hits 107 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

06/05/2026

Jennifer Smouse Wins Finance Race in Frostburg

Unofficial results from Tuesday’s election in Frostburg show that Jennifer Smouse won the only contested race, besting John Shoemake, Jr. and Kelly Mears for Commissioner of Finance. Smouse tallied 551 votes compared to 398 for Mears and 107 for Shoemake. Unopposed were Mayor Todd Logsdon and Commissioners Kevin Grove, Will Coburn, and Nina Forsythe.

06/05/2026

Board of Public Works Approves Two FSU Projects

The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved two projects for Frostburg State University. Carl Belt has been awarded the contract for almost six million dollars in repairs at a dorm, Brownsville Hall. FSU will also receive $173,000 for tech upgrades on campus. The Board of Public Works also awarded $200,000 for upgrades to the Allegany Museum.

06/05/2026

Changes for Leadership Allegany

Changes are coming to the Leadership Allegany program sponsored by the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce. Class size for the 2027 cohort is being reduced by 10 for a maximum class size of 18. The goal is a more focused experience for participants with deeper discussion and interaction. Curriculum is also being refreshed with more emphasis on leadership. The class runs from September through June. Applications and cost information for Leadership Allegany are available on the chamber website at alleganycountychamber.com.

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