ELKINS - Emergency workers performed water rescues in both Randolph and Barbour counties Sunday after severe storms caused flooding in the local area. Flooding in the Montrose area of Randolph County area forced officials to…
Grand jury to hear Manuel felony case
ELKINS — A grand jury will hear a case involving a Randolph County man accused of allegedly cashing an already…
County clerk to retire after decades of service
ELKINS - Longtime Randolph County Clerk Brenda Wiseman has announced that she will be retiring from her position effective on Sept. 1. …
Wild and Wonderful Country Fest
Submitted photo The 2026 Wild and Wonderful Country Fest attracted music lovers to the Davis & Elkins College campus Saturday…
Randolph woman facing felony charges
MONTROSE — A Randolph County woman faces felony charges after allegedly fleeing from police with another man while on the…
Carper named Volunteer of the Year
ELKINS - Karen Carper received the 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award from the Elkins Depot Welcome Center at the…
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Editorials
State of Emergency continues
It might be easy to assume that, as we approach the marking of one month since the deadly July 21 flooding, things are more-or-less back to normal in our area. People whose homes and property were damaged by the raging waters would be quick to tell you that is a false assumption, however. It's…
Immediately after the deadly flooding of July 21, West Virginians once again showed how big their…
Next phase of flood recovery
The deadly flood in Upshur County on July 21 ranks as one of the worst in…
Remembering Another Flood
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 will be remembered as a terrible night for our local community. In…
Finding Hope After Tragedy
Obituaries
Stephanie Jo Carden
Elsie Kathryn Shrout Davis
Mary Lou Wegman Miller
Justin Lee Good
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. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: Country Music and Old-Time Jam Sessions will take place at Elkins City Park in the Sycamore Street Pavillion every…
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Area Religion Activities
Columnists
Redesigning the GOP
As Donald Trump continues his restructuring and redesigning of the Republican Party, GOP exiles impatiently plot and prepare for the day of their return. They bedeck the screens at MSNOW and numerous podcasts, but lack the influence they would prefer over Democrats. They stress constitutional issues and bewail Trump’s outrages on immigration, but still…
Events to highlight history of Elkins
Back to school in Barbour
'Park Ranger' leaders like coming to the rescue
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