Lauren Farnsworth
Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist
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Lauren Farnsworth, from Weston, joined the 5 News team as a Weekend Anchor and a Multimedia Journalist in August 2021. She earned her B.S. in Journalism from West Virginia University in August 2022.
During her time at WVU, Lauren was an involved member of Mirage Magazine as a Writer and Podcast Manager. Her senior year she was a part of the Emmy Award-winning newscast, WVU News as a Police, Fire, Crimes, and Courts beat reporter. Lauren also worked for ESPN+ video productions creating and executing creative content for all in-venue video boards.
When she’s not in the newsroom she enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her cat Bumi.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:55 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Gathering of Mountain Eagles is a non-profit group of former soldiers and family members. The organization provides challenging activities and relaxation opportunities for veterans.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:19 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
She wants to help families who are caring for children with autism. She is doing this by partnering with Good Dogs.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:40 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The Mon Health scholar program is open to students getting their associate’s or bachelor’s degree, as well as students transitioning from LPN to ASN.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:42 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
House bill 2030 is known as the “West Virginia small business covid relief act”.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:35 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Senate bill 10 is known as the campus self-defense act.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:08 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
A local group is trying to restore a historic building in Weston.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The City of Weston is working on an ordinance to reduce speed limits for certain parts of town.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:46 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
A proposed ban on gas stoves by the U.S. consumer product safety commission has a lot of people’s blood boiling.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:12 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
A statewide program called ECCAT short for the early childhood classroom assistant teacher prepares high school students to become educators in pre-k and kindergarten.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:26 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Lehosit said the hardest time for locally-owned restaurants was during COVID.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 4:59 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
He is calling it DORA, short for designated outdoor refreshment area. Essentially, the bill would let people drink alcohol in places they currently aren’t allowed at certain times or during certain events.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 3:38 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The damage was so significant they lost everything inside, including their two pit bulls that were 10 and three years old.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 3:28 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The Cambridge Heights Apartment in Buckhannon had a water line break because of the cold weather this past weekend.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:50 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Project K-9 Hero is a non-profit organization in Tennessee that rehabilitates and rehomes retired K-9′s.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 2:55 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
“It’s treacherous conditions all over.”
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 4:50 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Nearing his 102nd Birthday, he is one of the few still alive that remembers what happened and it will not be forgotten.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 4:22 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
They both say they are excited about their new positions.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 4:26 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Just today, they were able to help 850 children this holiday season.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 4:13 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Throughout West Virginia many pharmacies are experiencing shortages of medication for the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:19 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The last day for the holiday celebration kicks off tomorrow morning.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:08 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Fairmont had its opening day for the holiday celebration Thursday.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 4:52 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Throughout West Virginia several counties received calls that there was an active shooter on school grounds on Wednesday.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 3:11 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
He is believed to be the first Lewis County casualty of WWII.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 5:03 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
For the first time Lewis County is preparing to open an ice-skating rink. It will be open starting Friday Nov. 28th until Dec. 4th.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 5:20 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The team is in Dallas Texas for the red bull campus clutch E-sports tournament. This is the national finals, and the team is competing against 13 of the best teams across the state.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:33 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Storm Young is a new author and published her 2nd book this month. It’s called “The Final Secret: A West Virginia Mystery.”
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 3:43 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The removal of the “split barrier” will complete the first phase of the entire project that is set to be complete by Oct. 2024.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 6:14 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It’s not common for there to be open tables during dinner time at Muriale’s Italian Kitchen.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 6:01 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It’s called the Lewis Marshall Swann Education Fund. It helps students in Private Christian Schools who have needs that aren’t being met. This includes books, food, clothing, and more.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 5:47 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Not even a little rain could stop people from showing out to honor our heroes.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 5:39 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It might’ve been a rainy day, but that didn’t stop people in Clarksburg from coming out and showing their support for veterans.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Some of the people he has done work for is Hayley Kiyoko from Disney, and former WVU quarterback Will Grier, along with Paige Hyland from Dance Moms.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
This will be united ways 5th year doing the warm coats warm hearts drive, and it has only grown since the start.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center held its final town meeting for the year today.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 6:08 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
West Virginia University of Theatre and Dance is holding its Celebration of Dance performance from Nov. 3rd through Nov. 5th.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
According to the red cross West Virginia had a major shortage of blood donations last year. They’re worried it might happen again.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Kroger announced it has plans to close its Gassaway location. The company is reportedly closing the store because it’s not making enough profit.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control. These cells usually grown into tumors or can be felt as a lump.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Schools from all around West Virginia and a few from out of state showed up for the event.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Kindness and respect are the two words Beth Nichols lived by. As a teacher and cheer coach, she was a big part of the Lewis County community in every aspect and touched so many people’s hearts.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 3:15 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Their goal is to close the gap in treatment, educating people on recovery, and assist clients in living a healthy and purposeful life.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 4:06 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Home for the Holiday Craft Show was at Mylan Park Pavilion today, Oct. 21st and will go through Oct. 22nd.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Clarksburg Police Sgt. Laura McGlone and her K-9 Ion are back patrolling the streets of Clarksburg. The duo recently returned from the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers Conference held in Michigan earlier this month.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 3:05 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
There has been some confusion about the viral disease. According to health officials monkeypox is a virus, is caught through contact, and lasts around 4 weeks.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Three local men are fighting for their lives after a serious crash in Ohio.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 3:42 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Marion County Rescue Squad came up with a fun way to raise money for WVU and Mon Health Cancer Centers.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 5:47 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Hope Hill Sobering Center is a short-term care facility for people struggling with drug use and alcohol addictions.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Black Sheep Productions is a local business that started out at something fun, but turned into something so much bigger. They team up with professional photographers, videographers, makeup stylists, and hair stylists for themed shoots.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Around 40 students and faculty attended the event Thursday at the WVU Health Science Center.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 3:49 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The Preston County Buckwheat Festival will be in full force this weekend with tons of activities to enjoy.
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