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 2022. 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: May. 19, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Thompson said each senior center in the state is going to be making hard decisions this year, and facing around a $150,000 gap in this fiscal year if nothing is done.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Law enforcement is a brotherhood, and that’s why it really hits home when something happens to a fellow officer.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
They both said the most rewarding part is inspiring the next generation of Strawberry Kings and Queens.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Babies had the race of their lifetime Thursday morning in Buckhannon.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 12:42 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Osabuohien said the most rewarding part of doing this is getting to see the excitement on the kids’ faces.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It’s a berry exciting time for Buckhannon. It seems like the entire community is getting together and decorating for the celebration.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It gives high school student’s the opportunity to get experience in different healthcare fields, and by the end of the program a career right out of college.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The AMBER Alert system started in 1996 and was built out of tragedy.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Mon Health’s plans for a new Harrison County hospital are in full swing.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
“That organ donation gave us 11 years. That gift, that was such a tough decision for them, gave us something we can never say thank you enough for.”
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The World Association of Marching Show Bands will soon call the mountain state home.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Each pepperoni roll had habanero cheese, pepper jack cheese, ghost pepper cheese, jalapeno peppers, and hot sauce.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Handlers were taking turns hiding and having the dogs track them from their scent with a scent preservation kit.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Fairmont Catholic School is one of the schools in our area that’s focusing more on school safety after the conflict, along with honoring the victims in a special way.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The vests are special because they were made as a homage to a fallen law enforcement officer.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
There’s renewed effort to address Morgantown’s panhandling issues. And this time, officials say the focus has shifted beyond just the downtown area.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Even though it was a rainy day, that didn’t stop the Buckhannon community from coming out and showing support for Moon Flower Hemp’s grand opening.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Due to the limited space, it can only fit 10 dog cages and 20 cat cages.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Ember Arts in Weston is trying to bring more attention to their business, and they’re doing this in a unique way.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Lulu’s Salon and Bridal Shop in Fairmont will be giving out free haircuts to those in need on the last Monday of every month.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:26 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It’s the one day in the year where everyone gets in the Irish spirit to celebrate the culture, music, and heritage.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:16 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The Masontown Volunteer Fire Department received a grant to help with training and equipment for ice rescues.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Glotfelty Tire Center in Bridgeport said they’re seeing more and more people coming in with vehicles damaged from hitting potholes.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
C.W. Dent had it all. He grew up with a great family and was a Bridgeport High School star athlete.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Doctors said this is the longest spring time we’ve had in about 5 years because of the mild winter.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:25 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Ortenzio was part of a panel on CNN Tuesday night speaking about the fentanyl crisis.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 4:01 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
He said funding for federal childhood nutrition program is in jeopardy. If it goes away, those food costs would fall on local schools.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
When it’s consumed by people, it causes severe skin wounds and patches of dead and rotting tissue.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
There’s a new online tool that’s looking to help victims get those images off the internet. It’s called Take It Down.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:42 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Officials with Harrison and Lewis County praised the buses, calling them the future of student transportation.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 3:06 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Crim Memorial United Methodist Church has been helping the area with a blessing box.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 2:56 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Leah Stankus is a wedding photographer and the new owner of Brightside Collective.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:52 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
She said when this first happened, she got on the phone with several people about the chemicals moving through the Ohio River.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:38 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The community center has a rich history that’s being preserved.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The Clarksburg Mission received a donation Wednesday from Jenkins Subaru.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:13 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Philippi Church of God started giving out free food in March of 2022.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 4:55 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It honors a county that starts or completes a project that improves the lives of its residents.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 4:43 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It will be located off the Jane Lew I-79 exit across from the Jane Lew truck stop.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Sunset Ellis Restaurant had its grand reopening Thursday under new ownership.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 1:59 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Helping students dream big is exactly what two school counselors at Bridgeport High School do.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:18 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The Red Cross is helping people affected by the fire and guiding the owners on finding the best way to help.
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.