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Man accused of trying to bring drugs to jail

ELKINS — A Barbour County man faces a felony charge and eight misdemeanors after allegedly driving a vehicle with several violations, including driving without an operator’s license, and attempting to bring methamphetamine into the Tygart Valley Regional Jail. Timothy Gale Swecker, 57, ...

Federal, county tax issues follow Justice to the U.S. Senate

CHARLESTON — The ability of companies owned by former governor Jim Justice to pay taxes was a constant issue during his two terms leading West Virginia, but those issues have now followed Justice to the U.S. Senate. Over the weekend, Politico reported that Justice - the owner of more ...

Campaign donations to Willis eclipsed by Capito

CHARLESTON — State Sen. Tom Willis reported his first campaign donations since announcing his Republican campaign to challenge U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, but even with an additional loan, his funding is far eclipsed by West Virginia’s senior senator. Federal candidates filed their ...

Charitable fund awards $102K in grants

PARKERSBURG — Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health awarded $102,000 in grants to United Way organizations across the state on Monday. A release from the organization said this continues its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of West Virginians and marks the ...

Halloween events set across area

ELKINS — Events featuring ghouls, ghosts and other scary creatures will begin appearing in the local area this week and continue through Nov. 1. A host of activities are planned this week in Elkins, beginning on Thursday with the annual Boo Mile. During the event, participants will wear ...