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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Stories of the Week: May 11 through May 17
CLARKSBURG, – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page. More than 100 employees who were laid off from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health facility in Morgantown are expected to have their jobs restored. The Randolph County Board of Education notified the state it will be unable to balance its budget this year. A Monongalia County teacher who died earlier this year chose to give a portion of her estate to help with preservation efforts at the Metropolitan Theatre. Former West Virginia University women's basketball guard J.J. Quinerly has made the Dallas Wings official roster. Salem University won its first USCAA Small College World Series Baseball title in school history. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is It The End of Belle and Shawn on Days of Our Lives?
Belle and Shawn's relationship on Days of Our Lives has been a long and complicated one, marked by young love, interference, betrayal, and numerous attempts at reconciliation. Here's a detailed timeline: High School Sweethearts: Shawn-Douglas Brady (then Jason Cook) and Belle Black (then Kirsten Storms), the children of supercouples Bo (Peter Reckell) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso) and John (the late Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena (Deidre Hall), began their romance as teenagers at Salem High. They were depicted as deeply in love, experiencing typical high school milestones like romantic dates and school dances. Jan Spears' Interference: Their young love faced a significant challenge when Shawn's classmate, Jan Spears (Heather Lindell), claimed he fathered her baby after a school trip to Puerto Rico (the baby was conceived through a rape). To protect Jan from further trauma, Shawn claimed paternity, devastating Belle and leading to their breakup. The Truth Revealed and Tentative Reunion: Eventually, their friends proved Jan's miscarriage was an accident after Belle had left. Shawn begged Belle for another chance, but she refused due to the hurt and betrayal. After some time and effort from their friends, Shawn and Belle finally reunited. College Years: They headed off to Salem University together, committed to waiting until marriage to be intimate. Jan's Miscarriage and Manipulation: Jan later miscarried after an argument with Belle at Shawn's house. Jan falsely blamed Belle for the miscarriage, and Shawn initially believed her, further hurting Belle. Philip Kiriakis Enters the Picture: During this time, Philip Kiriakis (then Kyle Brandt) also developed feelings for Belle, creating a love triangle. Amnesia and Another Woman: After escaping Jan's clutches, Shawn had a motorcycle accident and suffered amnesia. Jan manipulated him into believing they were a couple. Upon his return to Salem, Shawn saw Belle with Philip and mistakenly believed Belle had moved on. Belle and Philip's Relationship: Hurt by Shawn's apparent relationship with Jan, Belle found comfort in Philip's support, and they eventually decided to marry. A Night of Passion and A Pregnancy: During a blizzard, Belle and Shawn sought refuge in a barn and made love, though neither remembered due to hypothermia. Belle later became pregnant and assumed Philip was the father. Realization and Another Engagement: Belle realized her true feelings were for Shawn and wanted to be with him. However, Shawn, tired of pursuing her, proposed to Mimi Lockhart (Farah Fath), and they became engaged and eventually married. Belle focused on her marriage to Philip and their daughter, Claire (who was secretly Shawn's). Paternity Revealed and a Broken Marriage: A DNA test revealed Shawn was Claire's biological father, leading to the end of his marriage to Mimi. Belle also left Philip after the truth came out. Loss and Misunderstanding: Belle became pregnant again, but doctors informed her the baby wouldn't survive. Philip made the difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy, devastating Belle and further complicating her relationships. Shawn, misunderstanding a conversation, believed Belle wanted nothing to do with him and sought solace with Willow Stark (Annie Burstede). Reconciliation and a Proposal: After several challenges, Shawn broke things off with Willow, and he and Belle started to reconnect. Shawn proposed marriage to Belle on July 25, 2007. Betrayal and Marriage: Grieving the loss of her father, Belle slept with Philip (then Jay Kenneth Johnson). Despite this, Belle and Shawn married on November 23, 2007. Truth and Departure: On December 31, 2007, Belle confessed her infidelity to Shawn. In March 2008, they reconciled and decided to sail around the world with Claire to strengthen their marriage, mirroring Shawn's parents. This led to their departure from Salem for several years. Return to Salem: Belle (Martha Madison) and Shawn (Brandon Beemer) returned to Salem with a teenage Claire (Olivia Rose Keegan). Continued Struggles: Their relationship continued to face difficulties, often involving other people and past issues. Another Marriage and Divorce: Belle and Shawn remarried at some point between their return and 2024. However, their marriage ended again on December 4, 2024. The reasons included Shawn's guilt over accidentally shooting his father, Bo, and the emotional distance that grew between them. They both admitted they still loved each other, but it wasn't enough to save their marriage. Shawn's guilt and the pain they had caused each other over the years, involving others like Talia (Aketra Sevillian), Jan, and EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), contributed to their final decision to divorce. Moving On: Following their divorce, Belle has been involved with EJ. And Shawn has moved on with Jada (Elia Cantu). However, their history suggests that a reconciliation between Belle and Shawn is always a possibility in Salem. Do you think the couple is done for good or do you think they will make their way back to each other, especially considering Belle will soon be dealt the blow of her father's death.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Salem University requests to remain exempt from B&O tax
SALEM, (WBOY) — Earlier this week, Salem University President and CEO Paul Weber released a statement on Facebook asking for the institution to continue to be exempted from the Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax ordinance, as it's one of the largest employers in the area. However, local leadership disagrees. In his statement, Weber said that the university brings 'substantial and ongoing economic benefits to the area. From job creation to student and visitor spending, we contribute significantly to the local economy in ways that ripple far beyond our camp borders.' Salem is a private university. 2 West Virginia communities continue battle with Corridor H Salem's Mayor Brandie Garner released a statement to 12 News in response to the university president's request, stating that because the university is for-profit, it should be charged a B&O tax. Currently the University is exempted from B&O by ordinance. However, since they are for profit they should be charged B&O tax. This was found while going through our ordinances. For now we are allowing the attorneys to work out the interpretation of the law. At that time we will revisit the ordinance. Salem University is a huge part of the history of Salem, and I look forward to working together for the betterment of the community for many years to come. I'm grateful for President Weber's letter. It has opened up a meaningful dialogue about collaboration and future opportunities Both the university and the mayor said they want to work together to find a suitable solution. Salem University's full statement can be found below: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
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Harrison County Chamber of Commerce hosts Small Business Entrepreneur Coaching Session
SALEM, (WBOY) — The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Small Business Entrepreneur Coaching Session today at Salem University where local people starting up a new business could come in and get some advice from the Small Business Development Center. Business coaches from the development center met one-on-one with small business owners where they bounced ideas around about their plans, marketing ideas and solving issues around the businesses. 'Majority of it has been just business plans – making sure that people are fully prepared for the market that they have ahead,' Coach Todd Crump from the Small Business Development Center said. 'Talked to someone extensively about insurance, making sure that they were prepared and had adequate coverage for the business that they are in.' FSU Honors Program students stuck in London set to return home this week 12 News watched Crump meet with Wild and Free Pet Care – a boarding and daycare center for pets. Owner Tiffany Criss said they've been open for about six months and came to the coaching session to get some ideas for marketing. If you missed Monday's session the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting coaching sessions on May 21 at the Pierpont Community and Technical College Gaston Caperton Center in downtown Clarksburg as well as on July 17 at the Bridgeport Conference Center. The Chamber is also hosting a business pitch competition called 'The Tank' with applications due Aug. 1. Anyone in north central West Virginia is welcome to participate in either activity. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
