BARTOW - A Randolph-Pocohontas bridge has been named after a local lumber businessman known for his contributions to both counties, and his work in the trucking and sawmill industries. On Sept. 25, friends, family, community…
Former Tucker resident charged with murder
PETERSBURG - A Grant County grand jury will hear a case involving a former Tucker County resident who allegedly murdered…
Commission gives Meals on Wheels more funds
ELKINS - The Randolph County Commission has agreed to provide additional funds to the Randolph County Meals on Wheels program.…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Village Caregiving
ELKINS - The Elkins-Randolph County Chamber recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Village Caregiving Elkins as it moved into its…
Video game music band to play at WVWC
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan College Department of Music will host “FoolishFrankie” (Evan David) and Arcadia Wednesday, Oct. 28…
West Virginia receives B for fiscal health
CHARLESTON – The latest report from a national group that evaluates the financial health of states gives West Virginia high…
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Local Sports
Tigers visit Senior this evening, Colts and Bucs at home
ELKINS — With the high school football season heading down the final stretch, the…
Tough Big 12 Challenge
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football pass rusher Harper Holloman isn’t afraid of contact. He had five…
WVU pass rusher Harper Holloman embraces contact
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football’s defense has been put through a gauntlet to start Big 12…
WVU’s defense has favorable matchup vs. TCU
Sport Columns
Watching WVU football right now is deflating
MORGANTOWN — Just before West Virginia football home games end, I try to make my way down from the press box to the field to catch the last couple of minutes from the sideline and to be immersed in the atmosphere. In the first two games of the season, I had to bob and…
Alley needs to be better for Mountaineers
Mountaineers need a win to regain momentum
MORGANTOWN – With the game at its absolute peak moment Saturday night, the innovator of offense…
Rodriguez made the wrong call
Editorials
Federal funding for flood-ravaged counties
Last week, President Donald Trump approved federal disaster assistance funding for Upshur, Barbour, Randolph, Tucker and seven other counties, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program. The funds will go toward repairing public infrastructure after the deadly flooding of July 21. Federal Individual Assistance was previously approved for Upshur, Lewis, Pleasants and…
You could hear groans all over Randolph County this week when Superintendent of Schools Dr. Derek…
Season of school closure discussions
The 88th Mountain State Forest Festival kicks off this morning, with the MSFF Official Opening Ceremony…
Take part in Festival fun this week
Despite Hope Scholarship participation nearly doubling across the state, and a recent survey showing high parent…
More work needed on scholarship program
Obituaries
Richard Bryan ‘Dick’ White
Leona Ruth McGee McElwain
Donna Marie Mortimer Kent
Junior Ray Bishoff Sr.
Communities
Community Calendar
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Railroad Depot in Elkins. Parking can be found…
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Columnists
Did Greene bury MAGA?
Marjorie Taylor Greene has seemingly spoken the final words over the MAGA movement, consigning it to the political graveyard. She buried MAGA and squarely blamed the President. "Trump has lied so much to us and betrayed us," Greene stated in Texas. "Beyond any of my comprehension," she further remarked, "I think MAGA is dead."…
Whetsell to speak on Elkins' early history
Tough conversations part of being a leader
Appeal for votes or farewell tour?
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