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Report: Driver dies after Upshur wreck

BUCKHANNON – A second fatality has been reported from a Buckhannon traffic accident, according to obituary information. Thomas “Shayne” Knight, 35, died Saturday at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, according to his Pat Boyle Funeral Home obituary. His wife, Aislinn Posey, 27, of Buckhannon, was killed Thursday afternoon after the 2012 Ford Focus she was riding in as a passenger was struck by a 2020 Toyota Rav 4, police said. Knight was the driver of the Focus, police said. The Focus was trying to cross Route 33 at WBUC Road when it was struck T-bone-style…

Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream

ELKINS - "It was an epic journey and exceeded all of my expectations." That's how Tom Schuler described the nine-year experience…

This Week in WV History

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The…

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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…

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Enjoy All Hallows' Eve

For many people – perhaps even most people – Christmas is their favorite holiday. But it shouldn't be surprising that for a lot of other folks, Halloween is their favorite time of year. Some enjoy putting up spooky decorations, or choosing just the right costume for the big evening. Others just kick out a…

With the General Election set for Tuesday, are you likely to be swayed by any last-minute political ads?

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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. FAMILY HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY: Tyrand Ministries will host the annual Family Halloween Dance Party on Friday at 6 pm. There will…

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Trump can't help himself

Donald Trump cannot help himself. After months of saying that "he was not on the ballot," he has exceeded his vituperation of opponents from earlier campaigns. He denounces his critics in an unusually harsh fashion, using misogyny and bigotry as a staple. He casually defends Vivek Ramaswamy's cruel mocking of a rape and incest…

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